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Church · 05-10-2008, 04:11 PM

Does anyone else have this? I just picked up a unit today and subscribed. So far I'm liking it but I'm new to this whole pay for radio thing. I was hoping maybe the people here that have it could post what their favourite channels are!

Thanks!

Fotzlid · 05-10-2008, 11:24 PM

Can't help you. I have XM.
I never thought I'd gladly pay for radio, but I do. No ads are the best.
They have similar channels though. I listen to the 80's alternative channel mostly. Have a blues, disco, light jazz, classic rock, new rock and top 40 channel preprogrammed as well.

Psycho Dad · 05-11-2008, 06:21 AM

I switch between Classic Vinyl, Classic Rewind, Buzzsaw, Alt Nation, Hair Nation, and Raw Dog. I listen to Blue Color Comedy when Raw Dog wastes their daily portions of time with Jim Breuer Unleashed or The Wiseguy Show.

I think the comedy selections are better on XM and I'd look forward to getting the XM comedy channel after the merger. But I suspect it will be tiered with a package that includes Howard Stern. And while I have no problem paying for satellite radio, I wouldn't pay a penny extra for Stern.

Daval · 05-11-2008, 08:10 AM

I have sirius. My favourites are as follows:-

Howard 100
Howard 101
Blue collar comedy
Laugh break
Alt Nation
Faction
The Pulse
First Wave
Lithium 24
Fox Talk (I think this should be placed in the comedy lineup!)

Church · 05-11-2008, 08:26 AM

Does anyone know what the merger would mean for Canadian listeners? If anything?

Daval · 05-11-2008, 05:29 PM

Moved thread to Music forum at request of thread starter.

Bear Cub · 05-11-2008, 09:00 PM

Alt Nation, Faction, and Octane are my big three. I don't regret getting Sirius for even an instant given the musical selection (or lack thereof) of the local radio stations, but it has been getting a little repetitive as of late. That is my ONLY gripe.

Church · 05-12-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChassisWelder

Alt Nation, Faction, and Octane are my big three. I don't regret getting Sirius for even an instant given the musical selection (or lack thereof) of the local radio stations, but it has been getting a little repetitive as of late. That is my ONLY gripe.

I'll agree with that and I've only had it a few days. Especially the top 40 stations. But I guess when you think about it, you get pretty much the same rotation on FM, its just split up with hours of commercials each day. I'm hoping to counter the effects of repetition, I may listen to some of the talk stations like Sirius Talk or something.

Also, has anyone upgraded their receiver? Like if I buy one off of ebay, can I get my sub switched over to that one?

Bear Cub · 05-12-2008, 10:05 PM

You can get the sub transferred to another unit, but at a fee. I think its somewhere along the lines of $75. The website has it listed somewhere in the FAQ.

Personally, for automotive use, I find most of the fancy receivers to be a big waste. In all honesty, I don't use anywhere near all of the presets I'm given now, I rarely record anything I listen to, and anything larger would be downright obtrusive/distracting while driving, especially when mounted on a windshield or higher up on the dash.

Daval · 05-13-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChassisWelder

You can get the sub transferred to another unit, but at a fee. I think its somewhere along the lines of $75. The website has it listed somewhere in the FAQ.

Personally, for automotive use, I find most of the fancy receivers to be a big waste. In all honesty, I don't use anywhere near all of the presets I'm given now, I rarely record anything I listen to, and anything larger would be downright obtrusive/distracting while driving, especially when mounted on a windshield or higher up on the dash.

I thought it was far cheaper, like 25?

Bear Cub · 05-13-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Transfer Fee: If you transfer a lifetime Satellite Radio Service Subscription from one Receiver to another or from one person to another you will be charged a transfer fee. The transfer fee is currently $75.00. SATELLITE RADIO SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED FOR HEREIN. A LIFETIME SATELLITE RADIO SUBSCRIPTION IS NOT TRANSFERABLE IF IT IS ASSOCIATED WITH A RECEIVER INSTALLED BY AN AUTOMAKER OR AN AUTOMOTIVE DEALER IN A VEHICLE, EXCEPT IN THE EVENT THE ORIGINAL RECEIVER ASSOCIATED WITH THAT LIFETIME SATELLITE RADIO SUBSCRIPTION IS STOLEN, ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGED OR, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION, IS DEFECTIVE. No transfer fee will be charged for the transfer of a lifetime Satellite Radio Subscription associated with a Receiver installed by an automaker or an automotive dealer if, in our sole discretion, the Receiver is defective.

http://www.sirius.com/serviceterms

The cancellation fee is also $75.

Harry Cox · 05-25-2008, 04:35 AM

I love my Sirius. I got it for Howard Stern, but there are a bunch of great music channels too.

05-10-2008, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Church Tilted F*ckhead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Sirius Radio Does anyone else have this? I just picked up a unit today and subscribed. So far I'm liking it but I'm new to this whole pay for radio thing. I was hoping maybe the people here that have it could post what their favourite channels are! Thanks! __________________ -----=Are you a nerd? Get your news here!=----- Through counter-intelligence, it should be possible to pinpoint potential trouble makers, and neutralize them.

05-11-2008, 06:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Psycho Dad Mulletproof Join Date: May 2003 Location: Some nucking fut house.	I switch between Classic Vinyl, Classic Rewind, Buzzsaw, Alt Nation, Hair Nation, and Raw Dog. I listen to Blue Color Comedy when Raw Dog wastes their daily portions of time with Jim Breuer Unleashed or The Wiseguy Show. I think the comedy selections are better on XM and I'd look forward to getting the XM comedy channel after the merger. But I suspect it will be tiered with a package that includes Howard Stern. And while I have no problem paying for satellite radio, I wouldn't pay a penny extra for Stern. __________________ Don't always trust the opinions of experts.

05-11-2008, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Daval Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The True North Strong and Free!	I have sirius. My favourites are as follows:- Howard 100 Howard 101 Blue collar comedy Laugh break Alt Nation Faction The Pulse First Wave Lithium 24 Fox Talk (I think this should be placed in the comedy lineup!) __________________ "It is impossible to obtain a conviction for sodomy from an English jury. Half of them don't believe that it can physically be done, and the other half are doing it." Winston Churchill Have you Donated to the TFP yet? If not Click Here!

05-11-2008, 08:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Church Tilted F*ckhead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Does anyone know what the merger would mean for Canadian listeners? If anything? __________________ -----=Are you a nerd? Get your news here!=----- Through counter-intelligence, it should be possible to pinpoint potential trouble makers, and neutralize them.

05-11-2008, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Daval Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The True North Strong and Free!	Moved thread to Music forum at request of thread starter. __________________ "It is impossible to obtain a conviction for sodomy from an English jury. Half of them don't believe that it can physically be done, and the other half are doing it." Winston Churchill Have you Donated to the TFP yet? If not Click Here!

05-10-2008, 11:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fotzlid Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007	Can't help you. I have XM. I never thought I'd gladly pay for radio, but I do. No ads are the best. They have similar channels though. I listen to the 80's alternative channel mostly. Have a blues, disco, light jazz, classic rock, new rock and top 40 channel preprogrammed as well.

05-11-2008, 09:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bear Cub Bear Bottomed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston	Alt Nation, Faction, and Octane are my big three. I don't regret getting Sirius for even an instant given the musical selection (or lack thereof) of the local radio stations, but it has been getting a little repetitive as of late. That is my ONLY gripe.

05-12-2008, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bear Cub Bear Bottomed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston	You can get the sub transferred to another unit, but at a fee. I think its somewhere along the lines of $75. The website has it listed somewhere in the FAQ. Personally, for automotive use, I find most of the fancy receivers to be a big waste. In all honesty, I don't use anywhere near all of the presets I'm given now, I rarely record anything I listen to, and anything larger would be downright obtrusive/distracting while driving, especially when mounted on a windshield or higher up on the dash.

05-25-2008, 04:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
Harry Cox Insane Join Date: Apr 2003	I love my Sirius. I got it for Howard Stern, but there are a bunch of great music channels too.