interoperal technologies had a time line for 2006

As I recall, David Frear made the comments on the time line being by the end of calender year 2006, The information was available in the past for viewing via siriusbackstage and was dated 6/20/2006

via orbitcast June 17th 2006,

Dual-subscribers of both Sirius and XM Satellite Radio may have hope afterall of consolidating both their subscriptions into a single unit - very soon.

Introducing Interoperable Technologies, a joint effort supported and funded by both XM and Sirius, working to bring dual-subscription satellite radios to market. XM and Sirius both share ownership in the company.

Interoperable Technologies, founded in 2003, is in the process of designing and architecting these dual-mode satellite radios, with the help of regular consultations from both XM and Sirius. In 2005 they successfully completed the design of a radio capable of receiving both services, and have a timeline to bring a receiver to market this year.

For only $26/month you get over 300-channels of superior content in a single unit. I can't wait.

sirius sec documents says developing and deploying

this is "One" from one of many from calendar year 2000 sec filings which supports the fact they understood what was wanted early on. and now are just using the dual device concept in a ploy to pass muster within the FCC and public arena..



***** Confidential treatment has been requested for portions of this agreement. The copy filed herewith omits the information subject to the confidentiality request. Omissions are designated as *****. A complete version of this agreement has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

JOINT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

This JOINT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT is entered into between XM Satellite Radio Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal location at 1250 23rd Street, N.W., Washington, DC ("XM"), and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal location at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York ("Sirius") as of February 16th, 2000 ("Effective Date").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, XM is engaged in designing, developing, marketing and licensing the technology relating to its satellite digital audio radio system ("XM Radio System") in accordance with the rights under the license issued to XM by the Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC");

WHEREAS, Sirius is engaged in designing, developing, marketing and licensing the technology relating to its satellite digital audio radio system ("Sirius Radio System") in accordance with the rights under the license issued to Sirius by the FCC;

WHEREAS, the FCC has mandated that XM and Sirius deploy a final receiver design that is interoperable;

WHEREAS, due to the different technical heritage, satellite design and performance requirements of the XM Radio System and the Sirius Radio System, such systems currently employ different technologies that impede the design and development of an interoperable receiver;

WHEREAS, XM and Sirius and their respective radio equipment suppliers already have expended significant funds in developing Single Mode Radios (as defined below);

WHEREAS, it will take an extensive and expensive joint program to merge the technologies employed by the XM Radio System and the Sirius Radio System in order to design and develop a cost efficient interoperable receiver;

WHEREAS, XM and Sirius are, and will continue to be, competitors in, among other things, the marketing and sale of the satellite broadcasting of radio programming to listeners, the acquisition of rights to broadcast such programming and sale of radio advertising availabilities and other forms of advertising or promotional opportunities in connection with that programming (collectively, "Business Opportunities");

WHEREAS, nothing in this Agreement is intended to, or will in any way, restrain or reduce the competitive rivalry between the parties in the pursuit of Business Opportunities;

WHEREAS, the parties desire to comply with FCC licensing requirements and to enhance efficiency and consumer welfare by jointly developing and deploying certain interoperable technology for the purpose of producing radios capable of receiving broadcasts from both the XM Radio System and the Sirius Radio System


"Interoperable Radio" shall mean a radio that, at a minimum, (a) receives and processes the audio portion of both the Sirius Radio System signal and the XM Radio System signal, either as a result of an Interoperable Chipset contained in the unit itself or as a result of an Interoperable Chipset contained in an outboard location which interfaces directly with the unit, and (b) which is capable of providing the user interface for both Sirius Radio System broadcasts and XM Radio System broadcasts, including displaying the artist and title information transmitted as part of such broadcasts, in each case, without the consumer purchasing additional hardware or software.

"Interoperability Technology" shall mean the technology, including the technology which is jointly funded and developed by Sirius and XM pursuant to this Agreement or owned and/or licensed by either party, which is required to design, develop and/or manufacture an Interoperable Radio, as well as any enhancements and modifications jointly funded and developed for such technology pursuant to this Agreement (including the industry standards jointly developed by the parties pursuant to Section 3.03), but shall not include Non-core Technology.

XM and Sirius will work with their existing automobile and radio manufacturing partners to integrate the new standard under the terms of their existing agreements. All future agreements with automakers and radio partners will specify the new satellite radio standard.

Amtc Sirius land Baskin Robbins

It's worth noting do to rapid growth along with a ever growing sales force Matt Holden ,Has been promoted.Congradulations to you !

Also another deal was closed with rise and dine

Today, July 28, 2007, Clearwater, FL - July 24, 2007 –

Announced that it has reached an agreement with Dunkin' Brands to provide special discounted pricing on its SIRIUS Satellite Radio background music to Baskin-Robbins stores nationwide. As the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, Baskin-Robbins currently operates more than 5,600 units in 40 countries.

AMTC is the national provider of SIRIUS Satellite Radio to businesses, supplying the required satellite equipment, music service and all music royalties. Businesses are never trapped in contracts, and they pay only $24.95 per month for the commercial-free service. AMTC also offers a wide range of commercial-quality sound equipment, making in-store music affordable for any business.

“The business of ice cream is nothing but fun, and our goal is to make sure customers of all ages smile. AMTC's SIRUS service is allowing us to add to the lively atmosphere of our store at a very reasonable cost, and we aren't subjected to the monotony of repeating songs on the radio or CDs,” said Baskin-Robbins franchisee Jack Handy.

“We are enjoying the freedom of being able to decide what kind of music we want at any given time, and we know our customers appreciate the difference a little music can make.” Baskin-Robbins is known for its 31 flavors of ice cream that are always available in its shops around the world. This year, the company will celebrate 62 years of business. Baskin-Robbins is a part of the Dunkin' Brands, Inc. family of companies, which also includes Dunkin' Donuts.

Baskin-Robbins is the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty stores selling premium ice cream ... Baskin-Robbins has over 2,700 store locations in the U.S. and over 2,800 internationally.

Interoperable satellite radio devices whats the Fcc doing

Well one reporter has been digging for the truth,on this issue.whats shes uncovered so far is below

The public should have access to these devices,Based on the mile-stone requirements issued by the Fcc,which stated full operational service within six years of license.

with or with out the merger, these devices must be launched in the Sprite of public interest. whats the Fcc waiting for!!!


via the Washington times

The issue of interoperable receivers has attracted public scrutiny in recent months in the context of the proposed merger between District-based XM and New York-based Sirius, and not in reference to the 1997 licensing rule.As listed on the FCC Web site, that requirement — FCC Rule 47 Sec. 25.144(a)(3)(ii) — says each applicant shall:

"Certify that its satellite [digital audio radio service] system includes a receiver that will permit end users to access all licensed satellite [digital audio radio service] systems that are operational or under construction.

"The companies have tied the development of interoperable radios to approval of the $5 billion merger.

"When interoperable radios are commercially available, consumers who want to have access to the complete offerings of both companies will be able to do so on a single device," Sirius Chief Executive Officer Mel Karmazin, who would head the combined company, told the Senate in April.

"The opportunity exists for us to commercially market an interoperable radio. Right now we have developed it. There's one in my office right now," Mr. Karmazin told This Week In Consumer Electronics earlier this month.

Dual Satellite radios wheres the truth on this issue!

I'm in complete agreement with Mr Hartleibs petition for declaratory ruling on the mandated interoperable devices along with other interoperable systems. Based upon my personnel research he may well be correct on this issue,In sec filings from calendar year 2000 through 2004 Sirius says they will launch dual/interoperable devices as required!

That said, The recent reply filed jointly by sirius and xm,on the 24th July in Da 07-57. page 21 section c and again on page 95.I quote "the only thing holding up interoperable devices is the merger"

The Fcc should now stop the clock.Then consider the issue as presented, by Mr Hartleib. Along with all the related sec documents.Then publish a finding and or ruling prior to any other action in this merger matter.

I also read this quote below via satelliteradiotachworld which sort of indicates the Fcc also wants the devices made! And may question the status of current compliance with the Fcc mandated vision for sdars to offer consumers dual and or interoperable devices both.

Today, April 16, 2007, Sirius received grantof authority to launch and operate a geostationary satellite

(FM-5). The license term will be for 8 years starting when Sirius notifies the FCC that it has been launched and put into operation.

The FCC made it clear that the grant was issued without prejudice to any action the FCC might take regarding the requirement to produce an interoperable satellite radio.

The statement had an ominous tone. It may be nothing or it may be a sign of
an impending action.

The complete petition can be read here The points listed below were discussed on another date

􀂾 the possibility of requiring implementation of interoperable radios as a
condition of the pending merger

􀂾 the Interoperable Mandate

􀂾 the Petitioner’s request for a Declaratory Ruling

􀂾 procedural protocol of said Petition, as well as numerous issues raised
by Michael Hartleib in support of the pending merger between Sirius
and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

wingstop gets sirius at five hundred locations

it should be very clear that Amtc along with Sirius have struck upon a service partnership that clearly performs for all parties, based on a very cost effective structure which will result in a higher bottom line for your Enterprise..

wing stop background information, Wingstop Restaurants, founded in 1994, are designed featuring a nostalgic, aviation-themed atmosphere. All of our stores are outfitted with 1930's - 1940's, pre-jet engine aviation décor and artifacts. The entire family will feel welcome in our comfortable and inviting surroundings. Wingstop features nine proprietary wing flavors, including Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Teriyaki, Lemon Pepper, Hawaiian Barbeque, Garlic Parmesan, and Hickory Smoked BBQ. The wings are always made fresh-to-order and served steaming-hot. Wingstop also offers a variety of delicious sides including fresh-cut fries, soft drinks, beers and wine.

for further information on teleadvantage coupled with siriusbusiness please fell free to contact amtc here

Wingstop Restaurants Take Off with SIRIUSBusinessClearwater, FL -

January 26, 2007 – Wingstop Restaurants, a fast-growing chicken wing franchise famous for cooked-to-order wings, has selected SIRIUSBusiness as the background music for its more than 500 restaurants open or under development throughout the United States. SIRIUSBusiness, provided by Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC), consists of 67 channels of 24-hour, commercial-free music from SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI). Under the agreement, AMTC will also provide sound equipment to the company’s locations.

Wingstop was chosen as the best overall wing company at the fifth annual National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, N.Y. “It makes sense that the best wing company in the country would choose to partner with the best background music service,” remarked Dan Hecht, Director of Special Programs for AMTC. “With a $24.95 monthly price, and no contract required, this service represents both high quality and great value.”

“Just as Wingstop has stuck to what we know best—wings, SIRIUSBusiness is a background music provider that keeps excelling at what it knows—music,” commented Bill Knight, Wingstop’s Chief Operating Officer. “We are so pleased to offer commercial-free music on our menu, making Wingstop even more attractive to our customers.”

Mike Sutter, Director of Training for Wingstop, agrees, “When a brand partner opens a new Wingstop, they have a lot to do. AMTC makes the process easy for our partners by providing timely professional installation and technical support post-installation.”

amtc siriusbusiness land nobel roman chain

Noble Roman’s Inc. Signs SIRIUS Deal

Some background We are Noble Roman's, Inc. and we were founded in 1972 on the competitive testing grounds of Indiana University. Now we are nationwide with locations in 44 states, with new markets are being open at a very rapid pace with more planed for the future.

which you can read here

With AMTCClearwater, FL, January 26, 2007– Noble Roman Inc. of Indianapolis, IN, the national franchisor of Noble Roman’s Pizza and Tuscano’s Italian Style Subs locations, has chosen SIRIUSBusiness as its preferred supplier of background music. Applied Media Technologies Corporation will provide SIRIUSBusiness for $24.95 per month, with no contract, along with all necessary sound equipment. “The SIRIUS equipment will be programmed to the channels that fit our customer base,” said Libby Springer, Marketing Coordinator for Noble Roman’s Inc. “Quality control is very important at Noble Roman’s, whether it’s our pizza, subs or music. SIRIUSBusiness offers that control. ” “Everyone loves great pizza and great subs, from kids to grandparents. Noble Roman’s has a wide range of customers, so they needed a music service with a wide variety of channels. SIRIUS is the perfect solution,” said Jason Nash, Account Executive for AMTC.
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Privately held AMTC is headquartered in Clearwater, FL. AMTC is the exclusive provider of SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) for business use, under the brand name SIRIUSBusiness. SIRIUSBusiness includes 67 channels of 24-hour, commercial-free music, with all music royalties paid, and presents the first meaningful competition to Muzak in the business music arena. AMTC also manufactures a full line of professional sound equipment and provides TelAdvantage, the world’s most recognized brand of telephone “on hold” messaging products and services. Since 1991, AMTC has served over 15,000 customers around the globe, including names like Bally Total Fitness, Bridgestone-Firestone, Continental Airlines, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Co. and Morgan Stanley. For additional information, visit www.amtc.com
Noble Roman’s Inc. has a proud history of over 30 years in the foodservice industry, providing the experience and know-how to achieve the goal of a successful business. Noble Roman’s offers two exciting franchise opportunities: Noble Roman’s Pizza and Tuscano’s Italian Style Subs. For additional information, visit www.nobleromans.com

Amtc builds on solid foundation

Well its very good to see publicly, the release of the related information.for the collective offering of services Amtc offer.With a thirty percent planed sales increase for this year you folks should be real busy. look out Muzak,this is a game changing effort..

keep your eyes open over the next couple of weeks as the press material should now begin to flow....congrats to the fine folks at amtc..

AMTC Introduces New Public Relations and Sales Support TeamClearwater, FL, January 26, 2007 – Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) has announced the creation of its new Public Relations and Sales Support team. This new team will encompass all of the company’s public communications, including press releases, feature articles, AMTC’s network of websites, and advertising. The team will be responsible for all sales support functions within AMTC, and will take on additional special projects such as development of software tools for internal use.

AMTC has selected Matthew Holden to lead this new effort. Mr. Holden joined Applied Media Technologies Corporation in January 2006 as a Sales Support Specialist before moving into his previous role as Sales Support and Special Programs Coordinator. His credentials include a software development degree from Full Sail Real World Education in Winter Park, Florida and ten years’ experience in technical support, software engineering and journalism.

Richard J. Ludwig and Nicholas J. Milton, both recent additions to AMTC’s staff, will also participate in this initiative. Richard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a minor in Sociology from the University of South Florida. Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from American International College in Springfield, MA.

“This is a very exciting time for Applied Media Technologies Corporation. As part of our goal to reach $5 million in gross sales for 2007, we are looking forward to expanding AMTC’s public presence. The natural synergy of public relations and sales support allows our new team to streamline both functions significantly, cutting costs while delivering faster and more effective support to our other departments and ultimately, our customers,” expressed Clayton Burton, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at AMTC

Clear channel microsoft team on HD Radio data platform

Boy this could be troubling for the satellite radio platforms going forward.


2007 International CES
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Microsoft Corp. and Clear Channel Radio today announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2007 that they have executed a collaborative agreement to build a nationwide data delivery service using HD Radio technology, providing personalized and localized content to a variety of HD Radio receivers. This initiative will be branded MSN Direct HD, an extension of Microsoft Corp.'s existing MSN Direct service, which currently transmits a variety of information including traffic, weather, movie times, sports, and stocks to Smart Watches, weather stations, GPS navigation devices and small home appliances. Field tests of the data delivery service will be conducted with the support of iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer and licensor of HD Radio Technology.

you can read it here

Amtc host economic development council, due to explosive growth

One things for sure, muzak will hate the wording of this press release and they should.

Early indications from a few radio industry insiders are slowly, beginning to surface. On the SiriusBusiness service with some thinking it will quickly become one of the predominant providers of legal background music going forward.


AMTC Featured on Good Business PinellasClearwater, FL,

January 5, 2007 – Clearwater, FL-based Applied Media Technologies Corporation recently hosted an ambassador visit by Pinellas County Commissioner Robert Stewart and the Pinellas Economic Development Council. The county officials discussed AMTC’s future plans, including its explosive growth pace.

As part of this visit, AMTC was profiled on Pinellas County Television’s Good Business Pinellas. Produced by Pinellas 18’s production specialist Mike Moore, the segment includes a brief history of AMTC and comments from Clayton Burton, AMTC’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Video of this television segment can be found Here

CHRYSLER SELECTS HUGHES FOR TELEMATICS

In a new interesting twist, Chrysler has selected hughes telematics for use as a standard service provider going forward. The product and service will be available for review during ces.

You can read it linked here

HUGHES Telematics recently revealed key elements of its technology and service solutions, which range from security, infotainment and remote diagnostics to unique multicasting capabilities. Together, they create a new standard in vehicle connectivity, one that enables Chrysler Group's vision for the connected future of the automobile."We are pleased to support Chrysler Group's strong commitment to technology leadership and look forward to the day when fully connected vehicles are an industry-wide standard," said Jeff Leddy, chief executive officer, HUGHES Telematics. "By putting this technology stake in the ground, Chrysler Group has signaled that the time to start acting on the potential of vehicle telematics has come."

Master Home Intergration, welcome to the team

MHI becomes east Texas area installation partner with AMTC and SIRIUS Satellite Radio for the Commercial Market. If you currently use another music service such as Muzak please note the following cost and feature comparison

While your at it,you may also want to review. Just what the onhold message advertising system features of Teladvantage could really mean to your business. no more dead air, resulting in fewer hang ups.With lost business.

If your a retailer you may wish to inquire about the storecasting concept.Storecasting is where music is playing (in this case SIRIUS Business) and then it fades out, plays an ad message, and then fades back to the siriusbusiness music again.

you can contact amtc directly for more product information

Sirus business RSS Feed available

It's my hunch, other news items of interest may be fourth coming shortly.


For Immediate Release

Really Simple SIRIUS: AMTC Adds RSS Feed

Clearwater, FL - December 21, 2006 - Applied Media Technologies Corporation, provider of SIRIUSBusiness and TelAdvantage, has added a news aggregator feed to its Web site, www.amtc.com. The RSS 2.0 feed will permit interested parties to subscribe to AMTC news items, which include press releases, announcements, and coverage of AMTC in mainstream media.

The feed can be accessed using any RSS reader or aggregator. The subscription URL is http://www.amtc.com/news/amtcnews.xml.

Privately-held AMTC is headquartered in Clearwater, FL. AMTC is the exclusive provider of SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) for business use, under the brand name SIRIUSBusiness.

SIRIUSBusiness includes 69 channels of 24-hour, commercial-free music, with all music royalties paid, and presents the first meaningful competition for Muzak in the business music arena. AMTC also manufactures a full line of professional sound equipment and provides TelAdvantage, the world’s most recognized brand of telephone "on hold" messaging products and services. Since 1991, AMTC has served over 20,000 customers around the globe, including names like Bally Total Fitness, Bridgestone-Firestone, Continental Airlines, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, Morgan Stanley, Wendy's and Yum! Brands. For further information on SIRIUSBusiness or TelAdvantage, visit www.amtc.com.

Internet radio station use statistics

Its a rather interesting read,but makes no mention of the overall effect of the Clear Channel purchase by Blackstone and partners.Or what effect the pending sale of four hundred forty eight stations will have on the related numbers.

After reviewing a few of the Radio web sites suggested in a article at audiographics. I just don't see anything on a single site that would motivate me to visit again, they truly are that bad.You can read the article from Ken linked here

What I would like to see from the satellite radio company's. Would be a co-owned and operated lifestyle web site, that truly caters to the listener and online user base.Its time you take the fight to the old broadcasters.


Analyst: Internet Radio Unique Use Hits All-Time High Dec. 21, 2006

By Jeffrey Yorke , You can read it Via radioandrecords

Terrestrial broadcasters’ heavy investment into their digital/online operations has sparked stunning growth. The number of unique visitors to terrestrial operators’ Web sites is “up more than 110% year over year, while internet operators’ sites are up about 25% year over year,” according to a comphrensive report issued Thursday (Dec. 21) by J.P. Morgan media analyst John Blackledge.

“Overall, unique visitors to all of internet radio grew 3% sequentially in November 2006,” writes Blackledge in his “Internet Radio Scorecard.” He notes that “total unique visitors to internet radio are now up 44% year over year to 55 million. Since November 2005, the internet radio audience has grown at a 3.1% monthly compounded rate.”