Satellite RadioWhen I drive my car around town, run errands, and go from place to place, it's nice to listen to the radio. Now, since the distance I'm traveling seems to be within a 30-40 mile radius, flipping through stations isn't a big deal for me. On the other hand, I often travel out of town and I hate it when I want to listen to the radio and there is no signal. The reason none of us can do this is because radio signals don't reach much beyond the range of the city. Trying to find a station in the static is very annoying. Most of the time (especially in Iowa it seems) there are no stations for miles. Now, who would really want to travel that way? Not me, that's for sure. There is an alternative though. It's not very expensive to get either. Satellite radio is the key to boredom-free travel. Satellite radio signals are transmitted from more than 22,000 miles away from the Earth's surface. There's no static interference either! From personal experience, I sold these radios for a company. I don't want to sway anyone in any way towards one brand or the other. However, as I have researched, there are subtle differences in each provider. For example, if price is an issue, there are many affordable options. Bills are monthly for the two I looked at, but depending on the different benefits, the price can really make a difference. “Radio to the Power of X,” is the slogan used for XM satellite radio. There is no longer any contractual obligation to listen to high-quality music, with little or no commercials. It costs only $9.99 per month for any service plan. Here are some benefits to XM radio; • 68 free commercial music channels. • 33 channels of sports, news, talk and entertainment • 21 channels with instant traffic and weather • Delphi Unit- portable or stationary in the car.• Receiver lists the artist and song.• 2 satellites orbiting the earth• Solo $9.95 per monthThese are just some of the benefits XM has to offer. XM has collaborated with Pioneer, Jensen, and audiovox to create "XM ready" car decks so that the price of the equipment can be very affordable. The Delphi unit is a little more expensive, but depending on when you want to listen on the radio, whether at home or in the office, this unit is the best choice.