Interoperable satellite radio devices whats the Fcc doing

Well one reporter has been digging for the truth,on this issue.whats shes uncovered so far is below

The public should have access to these devices,Based on the mile-stone requirements issued by the Fcc,which stated full operational service within six years of license.

with or with out the merger, these devices must be launched in the Sprite of public interest. whats the Fcc waiting for!!!


via the Washington times

The issue of interoperable receivers has attracted public scrutiny in recent months in the context of the proposed merger between District-based XM and New York-based Sirius, and not in reference to the 1997 licensing rule.As listed on the FCC Web site, that requirement — FCC Rule 47 Sec. 25.144(a)(3)(ii) — says each applicant shall:

"Certify that its satellite [digital audio radio service] system includes a receiver that will permit end users to access all licensed satellite [digital audio radio service] systems that are operational or under construction.

"The companies have tied the development of interoperable radios to approval of the $5 billion merger.

"When interoperable radios are commercially available, consumers who want to have access to the complete offerings of both companies will be able to do so on a single device," Sirius Chief Executive Officer Mel Karmazin, who would head the combined company, told the Senate in April.

"The opportunity exists for us to commercially market an interoperable radio. Right now we have developed it. There's one in my office right now," Mr. Karmazin told This Week In Consumer Electronics earlier this month.