SIM cards for XM receivers?

[Harold]

Has there ever been consideration of modelling
XM satellite receivers along the line of GSM
cellphones? That is, would they put all subscriber
information into a SIM card that can be swapped from
the car receiver to a portable? Being limited to
one receiver, in the car only for example, reduces
the time I can enjoy XM programming.

 

[smashedcd]

> Has there ever been consideration of modelling
> XM satellite receivers along the line of GSM
> cellphones? That is, would they put all subscriber
> information into a SIM card that can be swapped from
> the car receiver to a portable? Being limited to
> one receiver, in the car only for example, reduces
> the time I can enjoy XM programming.
>
why in the world would you need that..all stations are on all receivers..
you can put a skyfi 2 in your car with a car kit and you can bring it inside and hook it up with a home kit to your home stereo..<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>

 

[jegrant]

Well, they are working on something similar, the XM Passport chip. It is a small (but slightly larger than a SIM card) chip that could be moved between XM Passport-compatible radios (of which the first hit the market in a few months, IIRC).

IMO, though, the current system of just having a handheld/portable radio like the MyFi serves my XM needs just fine. Plus, I actually prefer being able to program it to record content at home, then grab it and go (with recorded content already available, rather than being limited to live content).

 

[D-I-B]

I love this idea. It is one of my main gripes with satellite. I will be waiting with baited breath. What does that mean anyhow?

 

[The-Major]

> Has there ever been consideration of modelling
> XM satellite receivers along the line of GSM
> cellphones? That is, would they put all subscriber
> information into a SIM card that can be swapped from
> the car receiver to a portable? Being limited to
> one receiver, in the car only for example, reduces
> the time I can enjoy XM programming.

I listen to my XM solely at home via the Delphi SKYFi2 receiver and audio system (boombox). I actually got the receiver with the vehicle system as a Christmas gift, but I decided that since I only spend an average of perhaps 30 to 60 minutes a day in my car I would rather listen to it here at home. So I went out and bought the boombox and set it up right here in my living room. It serves me well. I do know this though. My next new car will have XM already factory-installed in it. Less hassle.

THE MAJOR

 

[Harold]

> Well, they are working on something similar, the XM Passport
> chip. It is a small (but slightly larger than a SIM card)
> chip that could be moved between XM Passport-compatible
> radios (of which the first hit the market in a few months,
> IIRC).
>
> IMO, though, the current system of just having a
> handheld/portable radio like the MyFi serves my XM needs
> just fine. Plus, I actually prefer being able to program it
> to record content at home, then grab it and go (with
> recorded content already available, rather than being
> limited to live content).
>

Thanks for the information. I looked around the net
and found various articles on this device. It's basically
what I had in mind.

My listening is primarily in the car and while walking
around. Taking a Sky-Fi2 with you for a walk requires
carrying the heavy boombox in your hand and positioning
the antenna on your head. With XM Passport it looks
like you will be able to slip the device into a car unit
and then into a belt-worm portable. Way to go XM!!