sharx35 wrote:
> "WJ" wrote in message
> news:9nkyj.5357$7d1.4242@news01.roc.ny...
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>>J. Clarke wrote:
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>>>Dennis P. Harris wrote:
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>>>>On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:52:58 GMT in rec.travel.usa-canada, WJ
>>>> wrote:
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>>>>>Can one receive XM broadcasts in Alaska?
>>>>>Wondering whether or not to take my Roady2 with me this summer.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>well, they sell 'em here in juneau. dunno anyone that has one.
>>>>you might ask on alt.culture.alaska.
>>>
>>>
>>>XM uses several geostationary satellites--it works anywhere that there is
>>>a clear view of the satellite. The further north you go the lower on the
>>>horizon the satellite is and so the more likely that some part of the car
>>>will obstruct the view when you're driving in particular directions.
>>>
>>
>>That's why I was wondering if it worked in Alaska. When I was in the
>>Gaspe peninsula area in Sept 06, the reception was spotty to say the most.
>>Maybe I'll check alt.culture.alaska (but it looks like the group is
>>populated by lunatics!).
>>
>>WJ
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> Well, DUH!
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Yep....and in summer, they're heliotics! ;-)
Many thanks for the tips!
FWIW, in the Gaspe, as I recall, most of my problems were when
traversing around the north side.
WJ |