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Ken CM · 02-20-2007, 02:19 PM

I'm confused by the hardware comments as well. They claim that the integrated tuners in cars will continue to work AND carry additional programming (there example - I'll get both Oprah AND Martha).

My assumption is that the hardware in my car can only pick up the XM satellite "signal". Wouldn't they have to further compress the stations to fit more channels? As I've commented before, many of the music channels sound hollow and tinny already.

????? is there is some sort of firmware upgrade they can beam down that allows the tuner to now pick up channels from both Sirius and XM satellites ????

02-20-2007, 02:19 PM	#4 of 7
Ken CM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 10:07 AM Local Date: 08-20-2008 Posts: 33	Re: What Does XM/Sirius Merger Mean For Hardware? I'm confused by the hardware comments as well. They claim that the integrated tuners in cars will continue to work AND carry additional programming (there example - I'll get both Oprah AND Martha). My assumption is that the hardware in my car can only pick up the XM satellite "signal". Wouldn't they have to further compress the stations to fit more channels? As I've commented before, many of the music channels sound hollow and tinny already. ????? is there is some sort of firmware upgrade they can beam down that allows the tuner to now pick up channels from both Sirius and XM satellites ???? I\'m not child-less - I\'m child-free