With the increased popularity of portable MP3 players, one might get the impression that portable radios are a thing of the past. However, unlike terrestrial radio, satellite radio is an up and coming trend. With its high quality audio, regardless of your location, you can have access to a plethora of entertainment and talk shows, news broadcasts, and live radio.

With a portable satellite radio receiver, you can listen to live broadcasts anywhere. Some satellite radio receivers are intended to be used at home, but there are many portable satellite radio receivers that you can set up in your home, in your office, or even in your car. You can listen to the same satellite radio broadcast even when you're driving from one city to the next--without any loss in reception or quality.

Many portable satellite radio receivers now include the ability to store MP3s and other audio files on the audio player. You can seamlessly switch from live radio broadcasts to your own collection. Some portable satellite radios even let you record live music so you can create new mixes with your CDs and MP3s.

If you travel frequently, a portable satellite radio is a worthwhile investment. You can access national news broadcasts regardless of your location, as well as enjoy uninterrupted entertainment. Satellite radio is also appealing to music enthusiasts who want to know who they are listening to so that they can find out more about a new artist they like.