VAL Digest V1 #149

VAL Digest         Thursday, February 5 2004         Volume 01 : Number 149




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Topics in Today's Digest:

[VAL] Michelle - XM satellite radio service
[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #148 - XM Radio
Re: [VAL] Newcomer to valist
Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #148 - XM Radio
Re: [VAL] Newcomer to valist
[VAL] model terminology
Re: [VAL] model terminology
Re: [VAL] Newcomer to valist
[VAL] XM antenna
Re: [VAL] XM antenna

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Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 01:43:53 -0500
From: "T o m" <tmeeker@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: [VAL] Michelle - XM satellite radio service

            http://www.xmradio.com/how_it_works/satellites.html

            Here is what XM Satellite radio has to say about their service.

            Tom
            ____________________________________________________

            Why Reception Stays Strong
            Originating at the XM broadcast center, XM's broadcast signal is
beamed from two huge earth-station antennas to our broadcast satellites, known
affectionately as "Rock" and "Roll". But despite their names, these satellites
don't move; positioned more than 22,000 miles above the earth in geostationary
orbit, their beams combine to span the entire contiguous U.S. while remaining
stationary with respect to the land below. This enables XM's signal to reach
from coast to coast. Ground antennas, or repeaters, keep the signal strong in
challenging locales such as urban canyons.



              a.. Bi-coastal satellites?
              Yes. Rock and Roll are positioned over east and west coasts and
both keep the entire contiguous U.S. continuously within broadcast range.

              b.. Can you hear the focus?
              Definitely. The XM satellites' fixed orbits ensure a focused and
consistent signal, eliminating broadcast irregularities associated with moving
satellites.

              c.. Power-hungry?
              Rock and Roll are the most powerful commercial satellites ever,
beaming 10 megawatts of equivalent transmitted power back to earth. They were
built by Boeing Satellite Systems, the world's leading commercial manufacturer
of satellites.

              d.. Who knew radio could sound so good?
              Popular Science called our overall sound quality "superb, with
good dynamics, crisp frequency response and virtually inaudible distortion."
Using aacPlus audio encoding by Coding Technologies and Neural Audio
optimization, XM is able to achieve sound quality that is remarkably close to
Compact Disc.
              e..
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From: "michelle" <safoocat@xxxxxxxxxx.net>


> How is the reception? We live in a deep canyon where the cable is used by
> most people.
> Does XM radio have a coverage map?
> thanks,
> Michelle

> We have the XM radio made by Sony; it's portable and can be used in the
> vehicle, the trailer and also the house.  Beginning Feb. 1, 2004, about 70
> channels are now commercial free - all the time - no commercials.  We love
> it.
>
> Tom

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Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 01:08:27 -0600
From: waymark1@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #148 - XM Radio

XM is satellite radio.
Its coverage is similar to that of the satellite dishes used for TV. You
need an as nearly as unobstructed view of the southern sky in regions
where there are no ground repeaters.
The satellites don't move. They are positioned more than 22,000 miles
above the earth in geostationary orbit. Their beams combine to span the
entire contiguous U.S. while remaining stationary with respect to the
land below. This enables XM's signal to reach from coast to coast. Ground
antennas, or repeaters, keep the signal strong in challenging locales
such as urban canyons.
"Rock" and "Roll" are positioned over east and west coasts and both keep
the entire contiguous U.S. continuously within broadcast range.
Al

> Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2004 22:17:25 -0800
> From: "michelle" <safoocat@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> Subject: Re: [VAL] fm whip antenna
> 
> How is the reception? We live in a deep canyon where the cable is used
by most people.
> Does XM radio have a coverage map?
> thanks,
> Michelle

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Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2004 09:45:09 -0500
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Newcomer to valist

Welcome Tom !

Your obsession is your badge of honor. We're all pretty nuts too.
If you have questions, ask away, the more specific you are the more 
answers you will get. And even if you don't have one yet, I'll bet you 
bring some expertise from the real (?) world that someone will need.

Daisy Welch

Thomas Waugh wrote:
> Hi!
> My name is Tom Waugh and I live in Alexandria, Va.  I have been an
> Airstream fanfor many years (my family and friends think I'm obsessed).   I
> have enjoyed the VAC website and the rally reports and photos for a long
> time. I have read as many books and articles as I can get my hands on.  I
> hope one day to purchase my very own vintage Airstream and join in the fun.
> I am looking forward to following the discussions on the valist.  I'm
> always eager to learn as much as I can about Airstreams and their owners.
> 
> 
> Thomas Waugh
> me1sirius@xxxxxxxxxx.net
> 
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Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2004 09:48:20 -0500
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #148 - XM Radio

Stop it, you guys. Now I want one of these. And I have to save, not spend !

Always a fool for a new gismo,

Daisy

waymark1@xxxxxxxxxx.com wrote:

> XM is satellite radio.
> Its coverage is similar to that of the satellite dishes used for TV. You
> need an as nearly as unobstructed view of the southern sky in regions
> where there are no ground repeaters.
> The satellites don't move. They are positioned more than 22,000 miles
> above the earth in geostationary orbit. Their beams combine to span the
> entire contiguous U.S. while remaining stationary with respect to the
> land below. This enables XM's signal to reach from coast to coast. Ground
> antennas, or repeaters, keep the signal strong in challenging locales
> such as urban canyons.
> "Rock" and "Roll" are positioned over east and west coasts and both keep
> the entire contiguous U.S. continuously within broadcast range.
> Al

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Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 12:34:28 -0500
From: "nickruthwarren" <nickruthwarren@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Newcomer to valist

Hi Tom.

Welcome to the list.  I too am new to this and very much enjoy watching the
comings and goings of the list, and have found you all to be so helpful with
information for one so green.

I have recently acquired a 24' Tradewind which I am busy preparing for
fulltiming in six weeks with my husband and two smalls.  I have much too
accomplish and little I could do with out this list.  Thanks.

By the way Tom, I am in Frederick MD which isnt too much of a hike if you
want a tour!

Ruth Warren & the Tin Can Clan.
1961 Tradewind.

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Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 12:39:57 -0600
From: Chris Koehn <timberguides@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] model terminology

Hi all-
I have a 1979 31'  International Land Yacht Sovereign. Can anyone tell 
me what these three names signify, and what other options were 
available at that time?
Thanks,

Chris Koehn

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Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2004 13:04:43 -0600
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] model terminology

Sovereign signifies a length and floor plan.

Seems like nearly all were called Land Yachts.

International may have signified a trim level. Could it have been a
distinctive interior color scheme?

All these seem to have varied from year to year and aren't described in
my '68 owner's manual.

Gerald J.
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Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 19:34:33 -0500
From: <Balloon@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Newcomer to valist

Tom,

We out in Front Royal, Va. If you ever need help.

Paul Waddell
WBCCI/VAC/WDCU
66 Overlander
70 LY 23' single

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From: "nickruthwarren" <nickruthwarren@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: [VAL] Newcomer to valist


> Hi Tom.
>
> Welcome to the list.  I too am new to this and very much enjoy watching
the
> comings and goings of the list, and have found you all to be so helpful
with
> information for one so green.
>
> I have recently acquired a 24' Tradewind which I am busy preparing for
> fulltiming in six weeks with my husband and two smalls.  I have much too
> accomplish and little I could do with out this list.  Thanks.
>
> By the way Tom, I am in Frederick MD which isnt too much of a hike if you
> want a tour!
>
> Ruth Warren & the Tin Can Clan.
> 1961 Tradewind.
>
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Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 18:37:53 -0700
From: "Jim Cooper" <jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] XM antenna

I have a XM radio in the truck today and will use it in the A/S soon.  I
would like to place a connector on the outside where the TV antenna lead
used to pass through.  The XM antenna cable would be attached to the
connector outside and the antenna probably placed on the open rock
guard.  Does anyone know what kind of connector would work?
 
Best Regards,
   Jim
 
   jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com

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Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2004 22:27:05 -0600
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] XM antenna

I'd use type N connectors and a type N barrel. They area available with
a flange with a built in o-ring for sealing and the connector is
waterproof when connected. Prices are best from surplus, but they can be
had new for $4 to 6 for each piece. One possibility is Mouser
Electronics, www.mouser.com.

Gerald J.
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