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| April 01, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Satellite digital-quality radio is finally a reality--sort of. In January, Sirius Satellite Radio began broadcasting from its three satellites, which are supposed to provide drivers with coast-to-coast reception, CD-like quality, and virtually no interference. For $9.95 a month, the service will provide 50 channels of various music genres (commercial-free), and 50 channels of news, sports, weather, talk radio, and other programming. A second company, XM Satellite Radio, expects to begin similar programming this summer.

As of now, though, ordinary radios aren't equipped to receive these signals. Aftermarket models should be available this summer beginning at around $250, and adapters will be available for $250 to $400 to convert existing radios. Automakers will also offer compatible radios in some 2002 models.

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