XM Satellite Radio Introduces XMCommander Receiver

Latest Car-Audio Product Works With Any AM/FM Car Stereo

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- XM Satellite Radio , the nation's leading satellite radio service, today announced the introduction of the XMCommander, a new XM receiver that works with any AM/FM car stereo.

XM has selected Terk Technologies, the leading aftermarket satellite- radio-antenna manufacturer, to distribute XMCommander to retailers nationwide.

XMCommander (MSRP: $159.99) is a total, all-in-one package, featuring a compact controller with display screen, an ultra-thin XM Micro Antenna, a full-function remote control, and a small, hide-away tuner box. The XMCommander works with all AM/FM car stereos regardless of make, brand, or year. The controller is sized and styled to seamlessly integrate with the dashboard of most vehicles, including high-end luxury cars.

XMCommander is currently shipping to retail stores and will be available at the end of this month. The debut of the XMCommander follows the recent arrival of the Delphi XM Roady receiver, the first complete satellite radio solution for vehicles for under $120. These new products are the latest additions to XM's best-in-class group of satellite radios, putting XM in a strong position at retail for the upcoming holiday season.

XMCommander offers the new XM feature TuneSelect(TM), which automatically alerts listeners when a favorite song is playing on any of XM's 101 radio channels. The unit allows the listener to preview channels before selecting. It has a two-line display, direct-channel entry and 30 channel pre-sets, and scan-and-jump features. It also has RCA line outputs for optional direct connect.

"XMCommander represents another state-of-the-art product configuration for XM Radio," said Robert Acker, XM Vice President of Product Development and Planning. "This product will satisfy satellite radio consumers' desire for an all-in-one, full-feature solution that can be easily integrated with the dashboard without replacing the existing car stereo."

"The XMCommander is one of the most elegant ways to experience XM in your vehicle," said Pat Comunale, Vice President of Sales, Terk Technologies. "Plus, it is the most advanced and feature-rich product of this type in the satellite radio industry, making it the perfect solution for people who want a clean, integrated XM system for the car."

  For more information about XMCommander, visit xmcommander.xmradio.com

  About XM Satellite Radio

XM is America's #1 satellite radio service. With nearly 930,000 subscribers, XM is on pace for 1.2 million subscribers later this year. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City and Nashville, Tennessee at the Country Music Hall of Fame, XM provides its loyal listeners with 101 digital channels of choice: 70 music channels, more than 35 of them commercial-free, from hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues; and 31 channels of premiere sports, talk, comedy, kid's and entertainment programming. Compact and stylish XM satellite radio receivers for the home, the car, the computer and even a boombox for on the go are available from retailers nationwide. In addition, XM is available in more than 80 different 2004 car models. XM is a popular factory-installed option on more than 40 new General Motors models, as well as a standard feature on several top-selling Honda and Acura models. For more information about XM, visit http://www.xmradio.com/.