Satellite radio is often considered one of the biggest improvements in broadcasting since the introduction of the FM band. Satellite radio is also called subscription radio or pay-radio because it is only available trough subscription to one of the satellite radio providing companies. Satellite radio follows a concept similar to cable television by providing a very wide range of programs which are not available in the traditional FM or AM format for a fee.
To begin listening to satellite radio you will need the actual satellite radio (also known as tuner or receiver), a satellite radio antenna (which is often incorporated in the satellite radio) and a subscription to the service you choose. There are several types of satellite radio from which you can choose. One of them is the dedicated car or home radio, which play through your car or home stereo.
At first, many people wondered why they should pay for radio if they can get it free. However, satellite radio attracts more and more people every year due to its great advantages: no commercials, extensive reach, theme programs and exceptional quality of sound.

The new Sonicview SV4000 boasts many handy features that other FTA receivers don’t offer. This Sonicview offering has amazing high speed channel switching times and a USB 2.0 frontal port for making regular software updates. Out of the latest Free to Air satellite receivers available on the market today the SV4000 with its 6000 channel memory is one of the more advanced receivers.

Some of the functions of the Sonicview SV4000 FTA receiver :

MPEG2
EMMA 2SL MPEG NEC Chip Set
6000 channel memory & favourite channel list
Blind scan & Manual scanning
USB 2.0 frontal port
1 second fast channel changing
Multiple frame screening
On screen menu
. . . plus many more advanced features to enhance your Free to Air satellite viewing experience.