Despite the claims of the radio starting at 1988, Satellite radio started at 1987, with the United States Army fiddling around with the radio.
Most new CD/MP3 players have options to have satellite radio available through them.
The Kenwood KDCHD942U comes with satellite radio available.
One of the main differences between satellite radio and FM radio is that there is a cost for satellite and FM is free. Satellite radio also does not operate using the same numerical AM and FM channels as FM radio.
The satellite radio services in the United States (Sirius and XM) do need subscriptions. You have to buy the radio (or some new cars come with an XM radio) and then you pay the monthly subscription fee.
The System - satellite radio - was created in 1999.
The population of Sirius Satellite Radio is 2,010.
Sirius Satellite Radio's population is 1,514.
Satellite radio requires a special receiver to receive the signal from the satellite. If you do not already have a satellite radio you may be able to install one with your installed radio if you have a open auxiliary jack, otherwise you will likely need to replace your radio.
Yes, you can install an aftermarket sat. radio on any car that did not come with it. See your local radio/electronic store.
Sirius XM
Satellite radio signals are not affected by rain and weather.