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Hello everyone;

I just discovered your website through a mention at www.siriusbackstage.com by one of your members. I am a subscriber to Sirius satellite radio (and also Dish Network satellite TV), and I am so excited about now having Radio 1 available to us here in the U.S. Radio 1 has been on Sirius now for 2 weeks and it I have been listening almost non stop. The feed is on a 5 hour delay, so the times that the announcers give match up to the current Eastern time Zone (New York and eastern U.S.) times. I kind of wish it was live, but I understand the need for the delay, so the morning show and others are heard at correct times. Otherwise, if it was live, the Chris Moyles show would begin at 2 A.M. here.

Anyway, I just wanted to post and let you know what I thought so far. From the reaction that I've seen at siriusbackstage.com, BBC Radio 1 is very popular and has gotten a lot of positive reaction. I love the shows and the work that the announcers put into them. They are much more fun and interesting than the hit music stations here in the U.S. (many of which have little or no personality and are basically just music jukeboxes). Also, I am a big dance music fan, so I love the dance tracks and mixes that are on Radio 1. Dance music, while popular in the U.K. and Europe, really doesn't get much airplay here in the states. Everything here is so dominated by hip hop and rock. (especially hip hop). So I love being able to hear artists like Shapeshifters, Eric Prydz, Bodyrockers, etc. that receive no airplay here in the U.S.

As far as the hosts go, I am really enjoying Chris Moyles, Colin and Edith, JK and Joel, and Scott Mills. I also really enjoy the weekend morning show with Spoony and the Sara Cox weekend show as well. The only show I've heard so far that I don't care for too much is Zane Lowe's evening show. It focuses mostly on rock, and I prefer a mix of pop/dance/hip hop/rock, like is played during the day. I also am enjoying the late night specialty shows and dance mixes. Another great feature is the "newsbeat" updates throughout the day each hour. These are very well done and very informative and it's great to hear what is going on in the world from a different point of view. (Most music stations in the U.S. only carry newscasts in the mornings anymore, so it's great to hear the updates all day long on a music station.)

Anyway, sorry for the long post, but I just wanted to let you know that someone is listening here in the states, and I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying having Radio 1. I have Sirius satellite radio in my car, so I listen to Radio 1 on my daily commute to and from work each day. I also have Sirius and Dish Network at home and listen there as well. Radio 1 is a truly great station and I want to thank you for bringing it to us here in the U.S. Also, if you want to see what others are thinking about Radio 1 or about other Sirius satellite channels, feel free to join us at www.siriusbackstage.com. It is a fan site of Sirius satellite radio and features forums devoted to the programming and technology.

Once again, thanks and I'm proud to be a new Radio 1 listener and fan.

Brian H.

Tennessee, U.S.A.

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Hey welcome, I'm glad you enjoy Radio 1, and Im glad it is poular over in America. If you want to listen to some really good dance music shows, listen to Pete Tong (Friday's 6pm ) and Judge Jules (Saturday 7pm) ((these are UK times)).

I also I think that you are our 1st American member :-D

"Just one more game, I promise"

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this is a moment to treasure!!:)

our first american member looks like it be proud!

Welcome to the forums!

Glad to know you like radio1!

another good dj to listen to that matt didnt mention is Zane Lowe he is so cool he's on after scott mills on a weekday(7pm our time!)and has a variety of music.

Stick around :)

Em

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Thanks everyone for welcoming me into your forum. As I said, I am a new listener and fan in the U.S., and am looking forward to hearing more of Radio 1 and becoming more familiar with all the shows and hosts. I posted a message at siriusbackstage.com on one of the forums as well, to ask others to come visit here. So hopefully you might hear from some other new U.S. listeners soon too. Thanks again everyone.

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Thanks everyone for welcoming me into your forum. As I said, I am a new listener and fan in the U.S., and am looking forward to hearing more of Radio 1 and becoming more familiar with all the shows and hosts. I posted a message at siriusbackstage.com on one of the forums as well, to ask others to come visit here. So hopefully you might hear from some other new U.S. listeners soon too. Thanks again everyone.

Cool, it's good to hear from some new visitors (and listeners), we've had a few idiots recently.

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Note: These idiots that have dropped by here in the last couple of days do not represent the views of British people or does not represent how they act and talk to people. Infact, we are very nice people! :)

That done. Welcome aboard :D

on the grid.

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this is a moment to treasure!!:)

another good dj to listen to that matt didnt mention is Zane Lowe he is so cool he's on after scott mills on a weekday(7pm our time!)and has a variety

sorry just having a nag, he said he didnt realy care about zane lowe!! lol

Remember cuddles in the kitchen.......

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I'm another American who's been listening to Radio 1 on Sirius off and on for the past few weeks.

Some things I've learned:

  • "Space on Abeetha" is not a boat, but a dance club on an island off the eastern Spanish coast
  • Paris Hilton had a doppelganger,
  • Everybody loves to "text from their mow-biles" (it's uncommon to do that with a cell phone in the USA or Canada)
  • The word brilliant needs to be used more in everyday conversation in North America,
  • College entrance exam results seem to be a big deal.

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I'm another American who's been listening to Radio 1 on Sirius off and on for the past few weeks.

Some things I've learned:

  • "Space on Abeetha" is not a boat, but a dance club on an island off the eastern Spanish coast
  • Paris Hilton had a doppelganger,
  • Everybody loves to "text from their mow-biles" (it's uncommon to do that with a cell phone in the USA or Canada)
  • The word brilliant needs to be used more in everyday conversation in North America,
  • College entrance exam results seem to be a big deal.

lol welcome to you :)

take control

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New from the U.S. here too guys, and I have a complaint! Sirius, and their competitor XM, both have other incredible programming besides Radio 1 (though you wouldn't think it from the other posts seen here), and you make it very difficult to decide what to listen to at times!

You stink! :-p

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I'm another American who's been listening to Radio 1 on Sirius off and on for the past few weeks.

Some things I've learned:

  • Everybody loves to "text from their mow-biles" (it's uncommon to do that with a cell phone in the USA or Canada)

I've noticed too that "texting" is a huge deal in the UK. They talk constantly about it on Radio 1 (much more than phone calls or e-mails). While, text messages are used quite a bit (especially by teens) here in the U.S., they aren't nearly as big as they are in the U.K. Cell phones (mobile phones) are huge in the U.S. and almost everyone has one, but not that many people seem to use the text messaging feature here yet. E-mail, or cell phone calls are much bigger here than text messaging. But since texting is becoming huge in Europe, I expect it to really take off here as well. You know us Americans, were always lagging behind on new trends. Also, our cell/mobile phone systems here in the U.S. are a bit strange. Most of the rest of the world (U.K. and Europe included) use GSM systems for cell phones. Here in the U.S., we have at least 4 different technologies and systems (GSM, TDMA, CDMA, and whatever Nextel uses..). Personally I have a Verizon Wireless cell phone and it uses the CDMA technology, and works well for me. However, these won't work in the U.K. and Europe like a GSM phone will.

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I've noticed too that "texting" is a huge deal in the UK. They talk constantly about it on Radio 1 (much more than phone calls or e-mails). While, text messages are used quite a bit (especially by teens) here in the U.S., they aren't nearly as big as they are in the U.K. Cell phones (mobile phones) are huge in the U.S. and almost everyone has one, but not that many people seem to use the text messaging feature here yet. E-mail, or cell phone calls are much bigger here than text messaging. But since texting is becoming huge in Europe, I expect it to really take off here as well. You know us Americans, were always lagging behind on new trends.

yeah radio1 rely on texts for like polls and "your call" on scott mills show people text in with their requests and scott rings some of them back

I text everysingle day just about spent alot of money on it but its cheaper than phone calls

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