Originally Posted by
antichef
As a European who found that there was nothing outside the cities in rural USA, I assume you are worried about no radio? In europe you will find hundreds of FM radio channels, and in Germany you will find English speaking radio in some areas (for the military forces based there).
What is your worry? Or is there a reason why you want that particular option?
While I wait at train stations and at the airport or while I'm on the train, I'll want to listen to my radio. XM is satellite radio with access to all kinds of commercial-free music, news, and sports (like Major League Baseball). It is also very small in that I can put it in my pocket or attach it to my belt. I don't have a local radio that I can bring with me like that. But yes, in my hotel room, I always put in the local radio. ^