Hello,

I know XM and Sirius satellite radio is not for sale in Alaska. But I
wonder if I buy my equipment in the lower 48 (and register for a
subscription with a lower 48 address), will I be able to receive
satellite radio here in Alaska? I guess I would like to know if these
satellites are covering Alaska anyhow? Any stories of people who tried
this?

All your help is appreciated.

Thank you,
Rob

Rob wrote:
Hello,

I know XM and Sirius satellite radio is not for sale in Alaska. But I
wonder if I buy my equipment in the lower 48 (and register for a
subscription with a lower 48 address), will I be able to receive
satellite radio here in Alaska? I guess I would like to know if these
satellites are covering Alaska anyhow? Any stories of people who tried
this?

Depends. In lower parts of Alaska, you may pick up a signal, but not
likely, and you won't realize the benefits. The problem is not that
satellite radio companies don't want to sell to alaska. The problem is
that the satellites are positioned over the continental US in
geosynchronous orbit. This is the same reason you used to not be able to
get satellite TV (DSS/USSB/Dish Network/Sky Angel/etc) up yonder.

Don't fret, however. More cost effective digital radio solutions are
being deployed that deliver XM/Sirius style programming from
conventional towers.




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Hi,

Thanks for your answer. That's too bad, guess I need to wait...

Rob