Recycled satellite radio planned

An advanced in-car multimedia system that could use recycled television satellites coming to the end of their working lives has been unveiled.

The prototype system, developed by the European Space Agency (Esa), offers high-quality radio, video and data.

The satellite radio component also overcomes problems such as loss of signal when driving through tunnels.

If commercialised, the system would offer the first in-car satellite radio service available to Europeans.

Read the full story on the BBC News website
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6301359.stm

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