[Rhodes22-list] XM/GPS?

[elle]

Yes, John's analysis did have a the ring of sense to it.
It was a weird event, though.....
thanks to Ben & John & all for the analyses..

elle

Beer is good....people are crazy

1992 Rhodes 22    Recycled '06"Watermusic"  {Lady in Red}

--- On Mon, 7/13/09, Ben Schultz <benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com> wrote:

From: Ben Schultz <benonvelvetelvis at theskinnyonbenny.com>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] XM/GPS?
To: "'The Rhodes 22 Email List'" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Date: Monday, July 13, 2009, 4:13 PM

I think John's explanation is probably the one that makes sense -- the unit
could have used a cell phone network to make the call.  I also doubt that it
has the power or proper antenna to beam your info to a satellite.  I don't
think the people at XM get the data on what & when you're listening.  Past
attempts to drop stations only to have a scramble to get them back up make
me feel fairly certain of that.

(Tivo, on the other hand, let's the mother ship know all about what you're
watching, when you're watching it, preferences you mark, etc.  Their policy
says so plain as can be.  Supposedly, they don't associate that data with
your personal account, but I'm sure the connection can be made.)

I've got an XM unit like Rummy's that I used to carry around in my pocket.
I fight a lot of tree cover in my yard and neighborhood, so I've quit using
it for the most part. I noticed last week that they've come out with an
Iphone app that streams the music over an internet connection, so I might
start using that as the alternative.  I should be able to get high quality
sound when I'm in range of the home wireless, but I wouldn't expect as good
when I'm using the cell phone network.  Probably stick with the antenna at
the sky method for sailing.

Ben


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of elle
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 21:14
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] XM/GPS?

No, Rory..it happened.Just as I said. No elaboration.
elle

Beer is good....people are crazy

1992 Rhodes 22    Recycled '06"Watermusic"  {Lady in Red}

--- On Sun, 7/12/09, R Orkin <roryorkin at verizon.net> wrote:

From: R Orkin <roryorkin at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] XM/GPS?
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 6:47 PM


By what medium could xm possibly "call home" ?
It has no transmit capability other than short range FM so it can be heard
on the car radio
There is no tie in to a specific car or anything of that nature..
I even have one on my riding mower.
I suspect your friend may have gotten a call from a neighbor who saw her
move it and was playing a prank.
What you have described is quite impossible
           Rory


Lady in Red wrote:
> 
> 
>  An interesting event happened to a friend of mine; I wondered if anyone
> here knew how this could happen:
>  
> She had bought an XM radio (not a very high-end one) and was doing the
> installation process in her car as instructed.
>  
> She (for some reason I do not know) moved the radio during the setup to
> another vehicle not far away ( maybe 20 ' or so).
>  
> Within minutes, XM CALLED HER to inquire as to why she had moved the radio
> TO ANOTHER VEHICLE.
>  
> THe radio must communicate with satellite, as you have to give them the
> unique identifier code for your radio; but what is baffling is that they
> knew that it was in another vehicle.
>  
> A conundrum for a slow afternoon at the docks..
>  
> ;^)
>  
> elle
> 
> 
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