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Delphi Showcases Its First Operable Satellite Digital Radio System

5 October 2000

Delphi Automotive System Showcases Its First Operable Satellite Digital Radio System

               XM Satellite Radio Beams First Signal to Delphi

    TROY, Mich., Oct. 5 In a show of things soon to come,
Delphi Automotive Systems successfully demonstrated one of the
first mobile Satellite Digital Audio Receiver Service (SDARS) receiving
systems recently with a connection to a digital radio signal from XM Satellite
Radio.  The XM digital music signal was successfully received by an open-air
SDARS remote Delphi receiver and played through a Delphi Delco Electronics
Systems premium radio.
    "This was a wonderful display of how satellite digital radio is going to
revolutionize traditional radio and offer consumers added options for music
and programming," said Robert Schumacher, Delphi director of Mobile
MultiMedia.  "This technology will change radio the way cable and satellite
have revolutionized TV.  We expect many interesting developments in these
markets and are pleased to provide the in-vehicle receiver technology that is
enabling this rapid change."
    The demonstration took place at XM Satellite Radio's new headquarters and
broadcast center in Washington, D.C. as part of the headquarters unveiling
ceremonies.  Participants were shown the technology and heard selections from
44 of the potential 100 stations that the company will offer featuring
digital-audio quality music, news and entertainment.
    Delphi's premium radio with 24 data character display easily handled all
16 characters required for the satellite information display.  SDARS provides
the listener with more programming information than traditional vehicle
radios.  The alphanumeric display shows the station title, song selection
title and artist name and program type.  The remote receiver is equipped with
a custom chipset designed to make the radio satellite-capable.  Slated to be
available in 2001, satellite radio is a revolutionary new band of radio that
will deliver non-stop, digital-quality music and other programming directly
via satellite to vehicles and residences.  Mobile users will be able to listen
to their favorite programming options coast-to-coast, never changing the dial
because the signal is always present.  The service will cost consumers about
$9.95 per month.
    Delphi received the first OEM multi-year purchase contract in November,
1999 to build audio systems for General Motors that will receive the XM
Satellite Radio signal.  Delphi Delco Electronics Systems will supply radios
for original equipment manufacturers that receive the XM Satellite Radio and
Sirius Satellite Radio services.
    Delphi produces more than five million audio systems for new vehicles
every year.  Under the brand name Delco, the company provides end-to-end
product offerings for audio systems including, antennas, tuners, audio
amplifiers and speakers that are custom-designed for the individual vehicle's
acoustics.