A loyal reader of Orbitcast - let's call him Proper Modulation - sent in this bit, and I gotta admit it's a great idea. He recently learned that the FM transmitter on his satellite radio receiver is a bit stronger than that crappy iTrip he had... quite a bit stronger. In fact, he'd get over a block radius of broadcast reception out of the thing.
Suddenly the gears started grinding and he came up with an idea. If other people knew the frequency of his receiver, they could tune in to his satrad unit while on the highway. Sure, they'd lose signal eventually - but it at least gives them a taste of what they're missing.
So he made a simple sticker that shows the frequency on it, and stuck it near his satellite radio antenna. Some geeks will get the fact that it's satellite radio, while others will tune in just out of curiousity. Awesome! Talk about viral marketing. Below is a pic...
Even cooler, he decided to open up a CafePress store in hopes that others will help establish these ad-hoc radio networks on the highways. You can call yourselves roving repeater towers. :) I don't really think he's out to make a quick buck out of it - but then again, who cares if he does. It's a great idea and I'd love to see if people could get involved.
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