http://satelink.net/2005/10/satellite-radio-seen-as-recording-industry-threat/ News and information about satellite-based consumer-electronics products and services for you. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:11:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://satelink.net/2005/10/satellite-radio-seen-as-recording-industry-threat/comment-page-1/#comment-108 SateLink.net » Audio flags could prevent use of XM, Sirius products Mon, 30 Jan 2006 18:47:53 +0000 http://satelink.net/2005/10/satellite-radio-seen-as-recording-industry-threat/#comment-108 [...] If “audio flags” are pushed through the senate, it will become impossible to record and time shift satellite radio broadcasts. This will specifically effect the sue of portable devices like the Sirius S50. Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro opposes the bill: “Instead of merely replicating the broadcast flag, RIAA apparently wants to severely limit consumer use of HD Radio and satellite radio services and new products coming to market,” said Shapiro. “More, they appear to want to stop Americans from recording free over-the-air radio in their private homes for later enjoyment, no matter what device they want to use to hear lawfully acquired music. [...] [...] If “audio flags” are pushed through the senate, it will become impossible to record and time shift satellite radio broadcasts. This will specifically effect the sue of portable devices like the Sirius S50. Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro opposes the bill: “Instead of merely replicating the broadcast flag, RIAA apparently wants to severely limit consumer use of HD Radio and satellite radio services and new products coming to market,” said Shapiro. “More, they appear to want to stop Americans from recording free over-the-air radio in their private homes for later enjoyment, no matter what device they want to use to hear lawfully acquired music. [...]

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