the new XM programming SUCKS
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Cook Forest and Irwin PA
I think Sirius 'won' and their channels are being broadcast over XM channels.
the problem is, both companies use different technologies, frequencies, orbital paths etc...
I have Sirius at home due to Dish Network and I listen the Classic Vinyl and Classic Rewind - they have replaced my 'Top Tracks' and 'big Tracks' respectively.
the good news is, the weekend guy for classic rewind drops the f-bomb now and again so you get to police the airwaves for your kids in the car!
the problem is, both companies use different technologies, frequencies, orbital paths etc...
I have Sirius at home due to Dish Network and I listen the Classic Vinyl and Classic Rewind - they have replaced my 'Top Tracks' and 'big Tracks' respectively.
the good news is, the weekend guy for classic rewind drops the f-bomb now and again so you get to police the airwaves for your kids in the car!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Northern CA
I've noticed a few changes as well. Haven't decided if I like it or not yet. Seems to be more yakking between songs. The dirty comedy channel XM150 has changed at least for the better, IMO, not quite as many commercials as before.
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From: N. Mississippi
I have Sirius and have had for over two years and I listen to mostly older rock, pop and country plus Sirius Patriot on 144.
The difference I have noticed mostly is the lower music channels such as the oldies on channel 5 is now the XM designation of 50's on 5, same with the 60's, etc..
This is a good thing in my opinion because Sirius repeated a lot of songs on these two channels as well as on the 70s...and some country channels. I just hope it's not the same now with the merger.
Even so, the money paid for the subscription to Sirius is worth it to me as the local stations in this area have lots of commercials and they DO repeat songs a lot.
The difference I have noticed mostly is the lower music channels such as the oldies on channel 5 is now the XM designation of 50's on 5, same with the 60's, etc..
This is a good thing in my opinion because Sirius repeated a lot of songs on these two channels as well as on the 70s...and some country channels. I just hope it's not the same now with the merger.
Even so, the money paid for the subscription to Sirius is worth it to me as the local stations in this area have lots of commercials and they DO repeat songs a lot.
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Sirius came out the real winner on the merger. Stations have changed some, but not to the extent XM changed. But I am still very happy with Sirius, and have no desire to add any of the available XM packages. I would never return to regular radio with boring DJs. too many ads, and repeating the same songs all the time.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Lancaster County PA
If I am not mistaken, the merger was more of Sirius buying XM not the other way around. So it would only stand to reason that things would be leaning more towards the Sirius side of things.
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Rochester, NY
As for the censoring, I've heard that it's because of an agreement with Sprint (having music streamed to their phones)
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: NW burbs of chicago
Whatis there to post that is positive?
lotsa pissed off people
http://xmfan.com/viewforum.php?f=3
from what I gather, if you try to cancel, they will offer 3 months of service free
