"Problems with the solar arrays that generate power for the company's Boeing 702 satellites have been acknowledged since last September, when Boeing said the solar arrays could degrade sooner than expected. XM Satellite Radio has since said the problem could affect its two satellites as early as 2005. Analysts are now debating whether that will throw a wrench in the quality of the company's broadcasting service or in its otherwise strong business."
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steve-o @ May 21st 2007 2:44PM
Interesting...
"Problems with the solar arrays that generate power for the company's Boeing 702 satellites have been acknowledged since last September, when Boeing said the solar arrays could degrade sooner than expected. XM Satellite Radio has since said the problem could affect its two satellites as early as 2005. Analysts are now debating whether that will throw a wrench in the quality of the company's broadcasting service or in its otherwise strong business."
Source:
http://www.opednews.com/articles/genera_john_r_m_070521_xm_satellite_down_3f.htm
grundler @ May 21st 2007 2:49PM
I've not had any problems with mine. Was listening to XM 155 for an hour or so from 1-230 or so in georgia. no problem. love my xm!