Sirius Unveils Satellite Television Offering In 2008 DaimlerChrysler Cars
Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. will premier its Backseat Television Service exclusively in several DaimlerChrysler (cars and minivans later this year. Sirius, which recently made headlines by planning to acquire rival XM Satellite Radio in a deal that must first pass regulatory muster, said three live child-themed TV channels would be available in 2008 model year cars in the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge lines. Sales of those cars will start...
FCC Authorizes HD Radio Expansion
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized a number of expanded digital radio capabilities this week. The FCC will now offer automatic approval to new, multicast and datacast channels, subject to certain limitations. Additionally, AM stations are now authorized to transmit digital-only stations at night, a move that broadens previous, daytime licenses. The move provides additional confidence to a number of early HD Radio...






