> << Satellite radio works along side with your normal radio, so you can
still
> get local broadcasts and the public NPR broadcasts not on Sirius. >>
>
> Unfortunately, the primary reason I would get Sirius is to cover those
times
> when I_couldn't_get good local/regional NPR reception.  I guess I'll have
to
> wait till they pick up the key NPR programs.  Any guesses as to when?
>

No guesses here and it may never happen, since satellite radio will
ultimately be competing directly with local stations for listeners.  NPR
does not want to alienate their current  market, and will keep some
programming available only on the current outlets.  Some programming will be
exclusive to Sirius, but others will be only available on free radio.  The
NPR and Sirius web site have links that show you the offerings on Sirius (
http://www.npr.org/programs/nprnow/ ,
http://www.npr.org/programs/nprtalk/ ).

caverat

89 westy
Satellite radio fan and unofficial salesman who isn't affiliated with anyone
or any company
and isn't making any commissions or getting anything out of this other than
lost sleep