ATR PROGRAMMING UPDATE: 'Premier' choice reversed; Back to square one

Kasept · #1 05-24-2011, 07:09 AM

Here is the good news/bad news update regarding the Sirius side of the dial with ATR. Spoke Friday with Steve Cohen, (Developer/Producer of WFAN programming early on including Francessa and Russo, etc.), who heads up Sports at the network.

There does not appear to be an immediate solution to the 10a-7p overlap issue right now on Sirius Ch. 93. They are monitoring programming to find a new home for ATR and TVG from 10a-7p, but have no room as of right now. He also offered the option of going 7-10a to be 'live' on both Sirius 93 and XM 209, but I believe that will only make things more difficult for people to listen, particularly on the West Coast.

Until the network launches their new "2.0" Internet-based option for in-car units, it appears Sirius listeners will have to catch Hours 2/3 on the replay, via SportsZone on their SmartPhones through the App, or streaming from the ATR website. Or make the switch over to XM which remains unaffected by the ESPN programming on Sirius 10a-7p.

The good news is that SiriusXM has been stunned by the reaction of angry racing fans over the pre-empting of ATR and TVG 10a-7p on Ch. 93, and pledged that racing content, including ATR, is still high on the priority list for the network. I apologize to Sirius subscribers for the inconvenience and frustration, appreciate everyone's support, and will continue to try to find easier ways for Sirius listeners to get the 2nd and 3rd hours of ATR.

Steve

OldDog · #2 05-24-2011, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

The good news is that SiriusXM has been stunned by the reaction of angry racing fans over the pre-empting of ATR and TVG 10a-7p on Ch. 93, and pledged that racing content, including ATR, is still high on the priority list for the network.

That's good to hear. I can only hope that they don't frig it up on XM next.

golfer · #3 05-24-2011, 08:03 AM

We racing fans might not be the brightest bunch, by we are loyal, vocal, and generally speaking, Very Angry!

The Devil · #4 05-24-2011, 08:07 AM

To all of Steve's fans, Lets blow up the the in box for this guy and maybe they will get the point and leave are show alone!

Many Others · #5 05-24-2011, 10:44 AM

Like it !! Of course never received any sort of promised "24-hour" response from the customer service link off their site - what's Mr. Cohen's email, anyone?? Will be nice, just to the point ...

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Originally Posted by The Devil

To all of Steve's fans, Lets blow up the the in box for this guy and maybe they will get the point and leave are show alone!

GoIrish · #6 05-24-2011, 11:22 AM

Does anyone know if it's feasible to switch to XM using existing hardware? My vehicle came with Sirius, but I'm not sure if I can switch over on the fly or if hardware needs to be swapped out, which would make it a no-go.

Storm Cadet · #7 05-24-2011, 12:05 PM

They are not compatable I was told.

kingsize14u · #8 05-24-2011, 04:50 PM

Go Irish, it would take a hardware change.

Puddle Jumper · #9 05-24-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OldDog

That's good to hear. I can only hope that they don't frig it up on XM next.

If they do it's the end of my three subscriptions to XM. I like some of the music channels, but I love ATR. There isn't reason enough for me to keep XM without the full three hours of ATR every morning.

OldDog · #10 05-24-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Puddle Jumper

If they do it's the end of my three subscriptions to XM. I like some of the music channels, but I love ATR. There isn't reason enough for me to keep XM without the full three hours of ATR every morning.

I have three also, and I'm with you 100%. As it is, I only hear the replays (part of them) daily on XM. It's rare that I get to partake live on XM - usually if I listen live it's via the stream.

jacksdad · #11 05-24-2011, 10:14 PM

I'm lucky in that i listen I my droid. I do have an issue though. Why is it that the broadcast only comes through on 1 channel sound wise. I work and listen in a loud environment ( a brewery ) and its hard to hear. As soon as a commercial comes on (unless its a horse industry ad) both stereo channels come on and the volume is too loud. I know its not my phone. Anyone else find this incredibly annoying?

ranger5830 · #12 05-25-2011, 02:04 AM

I listen on a regular Sirius radio and have noticed the same thing, that I have to turn the volume up way higher than normal to hear the show, and if I go to another channel it is way too loud. Perhaps there is a way KC could turn up the volume of the show? Thanks.

Patrick333 · #13 06-02-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OldDog

That's good to hear. I can only hope that they don't frig it up on XM next.

I've been on vacation so I've missed all of this. I agree with you, I hope they don't screw up XM.

mbahadur · #14 06-02-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick333

I've been on vacation so I've missed all of this. I agree with you, I hope they don't screw up XM.

I am also luckily an XM subscriber who empathizes with the Sirius subscribers who got the raw end of the shaft here. I believe Steve's show was initially on Sirius and only got to XM with the merger.

I am a displaced Chicagoan living in Louisville so I can understand their decision with Waddle and Silvy (best talk show for Chicago sports fans -- Silvy is a die-hard Cubs fan). It is on XM 210 even though I am usually at work by that time. I noticed yesterday on XM209 that TVG broadcast from noon until late into the evening (I thought TVG stopped at 7:00pm).

It does sound like the management at XMSirius truly is searching for a solution -- so do not give up yet (from what I have seen, Steve will be relentless is finding a solution).