Sirius in Iraq

[Wanda Kenton]

My sister is getting ready to be deployed to Iraq. She will be based at Balad Air Force Base. I was thinking of adding a Sirius radio to my account and sending her with a Stiletto.



But I am not sure if there is a signal in Balad or not.



Anyone know how I can find out? I emailed Sirius, and I am waiting on a reply from them. I've tried doing a look-up, but I can't find what I am looking for.

 

[Jacob Dryer]

Only works in the US and Canada. At least thats what my buddy told me who was deployed there twice, but he hasn't been there in over a year. I'd imagine that it didn't change though.

 

[matthew hill]

yea its only in canada and us im deployed here right now they will never get anything like that over here

 

[Kevin Palmer]

However,,, if she has a laptop, she can log in and listen as long as she has internet.

 

[Wanda Kenton]

Hey Matt, since you are there now, you would know good stuff to send.



What all can I send her that would be really useful...

Stuff that is really welcomed over there.



AND THANK YOU, MATT, FOR SERVING!!!

 

[Chris Cramer]

i know my brother in law is there now, making it his third trip. he always says that if nothing else, send baby wipes.

 

[TrainTrac]

It's only available in the US and CA because the satellites are in a geosynchronous orbit over North America. The footprint probably only extends about 100 miles or so beyond the coast. Much like USN ships can only pick up a DirectTV signal only if they're underway within 100 miles of the North American coast. We experienced this while I was stationed aboard USS Wasp LHD-1, and USS Enterprise CVN-65.