There’s a new infographic for those who have wondered just how SiriusXM® transmits all those stations to our cars. The team at VAIS Technology put together this chart to illustrate how satellite radio actually works. Broken down into four steps, the graphic depicts the simple-but-not-so-simple process that happens when a driver tunes in to a SiriusXM® station.
Here’s how the graphic breaks down:
- In the early 2000s, SiriusXM® launched some parallel geostationary orbit satellites, which means the satellites are in an orbit parallel to the equator and follow the earth’s rotation in the same 24-hour period. They’re positioned in such a way that there’s a satellite above the continental United States at all times.
- Based in Washington, D.C., SiriusXM®’s manned ground stations send signals to the satellites and monitor satellite movement, troubleshoot any issues, and ensure the overall operations are running smooth.
- Using a small antenna, a car’s receiver picks up the signal bounced from the satellites, decodes the data stream in the signal, and converts it into over 170 channels.
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About VAIS Technology
Founded in 2003, VAIS Technology offers a wide variety of OEM factory radio upgrades, including satellite radio adapters. VAIS Technology currently offers products for most automotive brands. All VAIS Technology products are built to OEM standards and are designed to offer seamless functionality. VAIS Technology products come with a one year warranty and do not affect OEM warranties. Visit https://www.vaistech.com to learn more.