OH NO!!Federal government to rescind CRTC Satellite Radio decision!!!

[b166er1337]

I got this in the email:


Fellow Satellite Radio Enthusiast:

It is our sincere intention to make satellite radio available to Canadians as
soon as possible.

However, the Federal Government is now considering overturning the unanimous
decision of the CRTC, and sending it back for yet another hearing.

The CRTC spent two years developing their decision, and now the Government wants
to review this process based on misinformation spread by conventional
broadcasters who don't want our competition.

HELP US PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING!

TELL THE GOVERNMENT THAT YOU WANT TO CHOOSE FOR YOURSELF WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR!

To lend your support, please visit www.cdnsatrad.com

We have setup a form to make the process of submitting your comments as easy as
possible. Just click one of the links to either EMAIL, PHONE, or FAX your
support to the government.

THANK YOU – WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING YOUR SATELLITE RADIO PROVIDER.

We encourage you to forward this e-mail to your friends, family and anyone who
you believe will help fight for freedom of listening choice in Canada.



Regards,


The Canadian Satellite Radio Team
Go to: www.cdnsatrad.com
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WINNIPEG (CP) - The federal government is ready to ask the CRTC to rescind its decision to licence satellite radio, government sources have told The Canadian Press.

"Everything suggests that the cabinet will ask the CRTC to overturn its decision," an official close to the file said in an interview on Friday.
http://www.canada.com/search/story.html?id=2ef9c817-cab6-4cdd-9bf0-446b783f35ed

[b166er1337]

But who really cares !!

Regardless of the outcome, satellite radio is already here whether people like it or not :lol:

[Kasakato]

I got that too. And I already sent a letter to my MPP. We will see what happens.

[b166er1337]

I got that too. And I already sent a letter to my MPP. We will see what happens.

Why not just import the receiver from the US?
Even if CRTC ruling withstands, it's probably cheaper to subscribe to the US service because of the strong Canadian Dollar (and no tax if you register your address in nyc :D ). And you get ALL channels from US services.

[Kasakato]

Iv got a MyFi and an AirWave with 5 years. Im alreay up and running :)

[b166er1337]

Iv got a MyFi and an AirWave with 5 years. Im alreay up and running :)

How's the MyFi & Airware reception?
Do you carry them around a lot?

i have the skybox and i'm thinking about getting the MyFi. It's more affordable now :lol:

By the way guys, if you have any doubt about paying for "radio" services, you can sign up for their online free 3day trial. Oh, i just heard a brief news recap for Aug 31st, 1939 on The 40s music channel. The news is about Great Britain evacuating children & pregnant women because WWII just broke out and Germany invaded Poland. Ha, it's simply awesome... :D

[Kasakato]

When I can see South, I can get my XM. That's pretty much the rule. If there are any trees, buildings whin 50m I will also loose my signal when facing South. Not bad when there are no repeaters. In the car its perfect. Unless you go under an overpass. Then I get a 1secound drop out. Other than that, its great. Way better than Sirius. But because I have to be fair to everyone, I used Sirius's HQ in NY and my XM address :razz:

[b166er1337]

But because I have to be fair to everyone, I used Sirius's HQ in NY and my XM address :razz:

I never know you are my roommate :lol:

[Kasakato]

Im Fred at U of T :lol: