CUSTOMER KNOWLEDGE BASE

What is Satellite Radio?
Satellite Radio is creating the evolution of radio. LIVEWAY Satellite Radio is 100% digital audio via exclusive WorldSpace digital audio receivers throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through its subscription-based service, WorldSpace broadcasts news, music and educational programming to home, office and in-car* satellite radios throughout a global area that includes more than four billion people. * Original equipment and in-car satellite radiosis now available

How is Satellite Radio different from conventional radio?
The unmatched quality and the vast coverage are major factors that keep Satellite Radio different from conventional radio. The partnership with WorldSpace digital-satellite signal means no fading, noise or interference. The system delivers near CD quality sound in a coverage area of 14 million square kilommet! ers.

How does  Digital Radio work?
LIVEWAY Satellite Radio on Wordspace utilizes two satellites, AfriStar and AsiaStar to broadcast digital-quality audio to people around the world who want world-class programming that is not available or rarely found on local regional or national terrestrial radio. Each satellite has three beams and each beam is able to send more than 40 crystal clear audio channels directly to portable, in-car and PC receivers. Inside each WorldSpace Satellite Radio digital audio receiver is a proprietary chipset designed to lock into the WorldSpace satellite signal in your region of the world.

Which frequency LIVEWAY Satellite Radio broadcast in?
LIVEWAY Satellite Radio broadcasts through WorldSpace digital satellite system in the "L" band frequencies (1467-1492 MHz), which was allocated for Direct Audio Broadcast Service at the World Administrative Radio Communication ! ! Conference of 1992.

Can I receive broadcasts on the LIVEWAY Satellite Radio system from anywhere?
To receive the LIVEWAY Satellite Radio service you must be located within one of the three broadcast beams of a WorldSpace satellite. Also, as LIVEWAY is a satellite-based system, the antenna must be in line-of-sight with the satellite to receive the signal. Therefore, each receiver comes with a detachable antenna and extension cable, which allows the user to place the antenna in the position for optimal reception.

Can I listen to LIVEWAY Satellite Radio on ships/boats at sea?
Yes, you can listen to LIVEWAY Satellite Radio on ships/boats at sea. However, depending upon where you are located and the degree to which your ship/boat shifts direction, you may need to reorient the receiver's antenna periodically to insure that you maintain a line-of- sight to the satellite.

How much does a satellite receiver cost?
Depending on the unit, satellite radio receiver with antenna can be a little pricy, but we are working on a deal that will lower prices based on the model and quantity order from factory/manufacturer. Check our website for more details www.liveway.tv