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Technology Stocks : Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI)

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Dec 19 9:30 AM EST

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To: pcstel who wrote (5389)	10/22/2006 2:12:02 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) of 8420

>>> So if XM's original plan was for 2000 and SIRI's original plan was for about 133. Then that pretty much proves my point, and verifies the FCC's position. After all, Expenses for building and operating 133 repeaters would be a fraction of the expenses than that for 2000. XM has well under 1000 repeaters at this point. And the cost to build and operate 1000 repeaters is a fraction of what it costs to launch two additional satellites, as well as the cost of lost customers due to lousy reception. >>> But, to blame poor indoor reception on the space segment highlights your lack of knowledge on this subject. You're missing the point. Many Sirius listeners from fixed points on earth have chronic problems with having to re-aim their antennas every couple of hours. This is well-documented, and frankly, ought to be intuitive to such a genius as you. >>> XM didn't get compensated for the several hundred million dollars in lauch costs associated with those cans. The insurance settlement was compensation for the shortened lifespan of the satellites and associated launch costs were considered in the settlement. XM still has the use of XM-1 and XM-2 and as far as we know they continue to function fine. XM didn't "HAVE" to co-locate; they chose it as the best way to maximize the value of the existing satellites. At any rate, your claim that Sirius chose a better arrangement than XM is idiotic and does not comport with the facts as we know them. Before Sirius can match XM's reception, they will have at least 20-25% the number of repeaters PLUS two additional satellites, one of which is GEO because they now realize the Molynia orbit was a mistake. Your argument is idiotic and, IMO, disingenuous -- I simply do not believe that YOU believe your BS.

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