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[edit] Merge XM satellite radio footprints into Article
I have suggested and tagged XM satellite radio footprints for merging with this article. I did a little rewriting and reformatting of the article to make it fit in a little better as a section, however, it may still require a little bit of cleanup, as I am a new to wikipedia. If no one disagrees, I'll go ahead and attempt the merge. BTW, when I'm suggesting a merge, should I tag this page as well, or is the source page being tagged enough? Thanks Agonizing Fury 22:12, 30 April 2006 (UTC)
The map is fine, but the information isn't completely correct. There are only 800 repeaters in the US and between 80 and 100 in Canada. Much of the info in your piece is already in the "Technology" portion of the XM Radio piece. If you want to add the map that would be fine, but if you add the info, it could be seen as redundant. 75.10.136.163 02:18, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
- Thanks for your input, I will ensure that any information that is either redundant, or conflicting with other information in this article does not get merged. That is the main reason I wanted to merge the article as it is mostly redundant or conflicting. I just didn't want to completely strip the article of all information when I rewrote it, in case the merge was frowned upon by others in the community. Since this is not a very busy page I'll wait another 24 hours or so before merging, and do a little more research into some of the facts before I merge it. Thanks again Agonizing Fury 11:23, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Harvard Case Study
"XM Satellite Radio was covered in Harvard Business School's Case 9-504-009." What does this mean?-User:naryathegreat | (talk) 02:38, Apr 24, 2005 (UTC)
- Possible answer: It probably means that it was covered as a case study in Harvard Business School. Case studies are commonly used as teaching tools. The Case Number may be the one assigned by the school to an analysis of the XM business model, implications, etc. For more information, you might wish to contact the school directly.
[edit] XM Transponder/satellite questions
I have a question: I would like to know why using only one transponder in the XM-1 and XM-2 satellites (covered in the "Technology" section of this article) will rectify the shortening of the life of these satellites from 15 years to only 6 years. From what I read, the satellites suffer from a solar concentrator fogging problem. I can guess that perhaps it "strains" the batteries somehow to use more than a single transponder to compensate for this shortage, which would mean that using two satellites with one transponder each might possibly double the life of the batteries. (I gather that XM-3 ("Rhythm") is supposed to help compensate by moving into XM-2's old spot.) But this proposed explanation is ONLY a guess. I would like a firmer answer.
Also, what are XM's plans to follow up on its XM-4? Is there an XM-5? Are there going to be satellites that will replace the current constellation of three satellites (XM-1, -2, and -3)? Since -4 ("Roll") is apparently a ground spare, what is purpose is XM-5 going to serve? What happens when the six-to-fifteen (depending on contingencies) year lifetimes of XM-1, -2 and -3 are up?
[edit] Remove external link?
I believe that the external link XMLiving.com, which was added by 71.49.138.36 is an advertisement for a commercial product, is inappropriate for Wikipedia, and should be removed. Do others agree? Joe 14:27, 15 October 2005 (UTC)
- Yes. I rolled back those links in the 3 articles they had been added. Wikibofh 20:38, 15 October 2005 (UTC)
- Personally, I don't see a problem with a specified section entitled "external links." I find this a useful section that is included on many other wiki entries. It seems the rule that has been established on this particular wiki entry, is that external links posted with some connection to a commercial product for sale should be deleted. Therefore I took the liberty of deleting the XM Fan site links, as they filter traffic from their "fan" site directly to their e-commerce store. By your own definition, this would be "inappropriate" and according to wikibofh "vandalism." I’d like to see a useful external links section included here, but for now, what's done to one should be done to all. By the way Wikibofh, I don't appreciate the elitist tone of your private message. It spoils the usefulless of an online "community." Thanks. nhansen aka 71.49.138.36 20:57, 15 October 2005
[edit] 6 million subscribers?
"As of October 2005, XM leads Sirius Satellite Radio in subscriptions in the U.S. satellite radio market with over 6 million suscribers."
As of 1/1/06, though XM's official guidance was that they expected more than 6 million subscribers by the end of 2005, they have not officially announced the numbers for 05, and certainly not back in October.
- However, they did release this press release indicating that they are over the 6 million mark. Next time, please sign your comments with four tildes (~) Ajwebb 02:59, 14 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] true mobile services
"XM is currently the only sattelite radio service to offer true mobile services, utilizing the built in antenna in its MyFi to transmit a live satellite signal to Ipod sized battery operated devices." What does this mean?
- it means xm is the only satellite radio service with a portable device.--IAMTHEPEOPLESCHAMP 22:32, 9 February 2006 (UTC)
- Restoring this fact. (Countzer 22:10, 10 February 2006 (UTC))
[edit] XM solely brand name
There's no mention of XM being solely a brand name, which I'm assuming is the case as a pun on AM (Amplitude modulation) and FM (Frequency modulation) radio, i.e. "XM" doesn't mean anything (Am I correct?). Nagelfar 04:02, 21 March 2006 (UTC)
- XM is the brand name. XM does not stand for anything. You are correct in that.--XMBRIAN 19:06, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Correct year of founding?
In both the first section of the article and in the infobox it states that American Mobile Radio Corporation was founded in 1992. But in the timeline it states that it was founded in 1988. Which one is correct?--XMBRIAN 19:34, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
- It is correct, just confusing. "American Mobile Satellite Corporation" was founded in 1988. In 1992 they spun off a wholly owned subsidiary company known as "American Mobile Radio Corporation". It is this company that would go on to become XM Radio. The previous one founded in 1988 would change its name to Motient in 2000, and remain on as the parent company of XM until 2001. --homer985 03:20, 28 March 2006
[edit] XM Radio in cuba
The footprint for XM coverage obviously includes Cuba. Are they allowed to listen in cuba?--C5mjohn 08:50, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
XM's footprint can cover areas where it would be illegal to listen. For example, XM's satellite footprint covered Canada before Canada allowed XM recievers. XM 12:19, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] heard "you can swear" so...FCC?
I searched for "FCC" on the page but couldn't find it. How come broadcasting rules are different? Does the FCC not have jurisdiction over the frequencies in question?
- It's not a broadcast medium, it's a subscription medium, like cable TV. -- Coneslayer 18:01, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
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- Thank you. I think the very first sentence should incorporate this important fact.
[edit] WiMax controversy -- add "Criticism" to article?
According to an article on Orbitcast, XM has been stirring up controversy from the RIAA, FCC and now WiMAX. Should we add a "Criticism" section to the article?
[edit] External Links
There has been a debate about the external links, specifically if they should mention how many members each site has. I don't think it's relevant at all. This article isn't about the fan sites, it's about XM. How does listing the number of members XM411 vs XMFan has matter? In fact WP:EL suggests that one major fansite should be enough. We list 6. I would suggest we clean that up if possible, but if not, let's at least keep the links short and relevant. --Bill.matthews 22:56, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
- Be bold, right? I just cleaned up that section of external links. Cut it down to two (the big names: XM411 and XMFan) and got rid of the member count. -seinman 23:04, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
- I disagree. The member count validates the usefulness of the site theirfore the usefulness of the links. XM411 had their entry deleted which described the site and gave actual numbers. Since we can't prove usefulness/relevance of the site in its own entry I suggest we validate that info here. Rrude 15:40, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
- How does the number of members validate the usefulness of the site? How many members does it take before a site is useful? -- Coneslayer 15:52, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] WxWorx
I would be willing to help with edits to a page on Wxworx if anyone is interested in such a thing. I have several marine units now and I can post screen shots or whatever. BUT just as a disclaimer I am a dealer for the marine weather receivers. Monkey 32606 20:29, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] What about information about High Profile Artist DJ's?
I see that Oprah is mentioned in the context of non-traditional DJs, and lots of attention is paid to Opie and Anthony and Ron and Fez, but what about a description of Bob Dylan's original weekly program on XM: Theme Time Radio? And Tom Petty's Buried Treasure show? Huge Oversight not to include this information.
