blue fever Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I do a lot of road tripping in the summers, so a few years back I got Sirius radio so I could listen to CFL no matter where I was. Can't find it this year and any current info is difficult to find on their website. Anyone know if they are no longer carrying CFL games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Yes. They stick the games on one of the French language channels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Excellent question, I was looking for it yesterday as well and couldn't find it. Figured looking on my phone while driving wasn't a good idea. Luckily I was in Alberta and could get the games on the AM stations but The only damned reason I kept the Sirius subscription was for CFL games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue fever Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Excellent question, I was looking for it yesterday as well and couldn't find it. Figured looking on my phone while driving wasn't a good idea. Luckily I was in Alberta and could get the games on the AM stations but The only damned reason I kept the Sirius subscription was for CFL games. Same here. Not sure I'd keep it if not. I'll try looking in the French stations and see if I can find it. Thx Zontar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 It's on Canada talks on Xm it's 167 not sure Sirius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALuCsRED Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I dropped my Sirius subscription this year. My reasoning was: 1. I couldn't justify the cost. 2. I live in civilization again (more than 1 regional FM radio station). 2. Nickel and Diming... $18 per month, $4 for streaming on web, $$$ extra for stations, $$$ gov't music artist tax, etc... 3. The audio quality is still the same as it was when I signed up in 2005. Their hardware needs an upgrade. 4. In the past couple of years, they've made it difficult to find the CFL games. Channels changed all the time, titles didn't match the coverage, etc. As an alternative, one can stream CJOB through the iPhone app if you can't pick up CJOB or one of their stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 As an alternative, one can stream CJOB through the iPhone app if you can't pick up CJOB or one of their stations. That's all well and good for people with unlimited data plans, but some of us live in provinces where they rape you for using data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 It's on Canada talks on Xm it's 167 not sure Sirius it used to be on that channel on sirius last year but this year it wasn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zontar Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 There's no way I go back to old radio, commercials, same batch of lame of focus grouped "classic rock" songs over and over again , DJs with stupid jokes and caffeine giggles . Sirius is still worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17to85 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 The problem I have with the satellite radio is really 2 things: firstly their channels are too focussed. I want a nice broad spectrum of stuff but I can't get it on one channel. Secondly, they play the same songs over and over again, I've listened to the same stuff for the last 3 years on the channels I generally listen to. I'd rather put up with the local douchebags because at least then I get the variety of stuff I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I listen to talk radio on it uncensored so you could never get that on local radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KptKrunch Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 The problem I have with the satellite radio is really 2 things: firstly their channels are too focussed. I want a nice broad spectrum of stuff but I can't get it on one channel. Secondly, they play the same songs over and over again, I've listened to the same stuff for the last 3 years on the channels I generally listen to. I'd rather put up with the local douchebags because at least then I get the variety of stuff I want. Yeah so true - the argument on how the 'free' stations keep playing the same stuff, so does satellite. I never got that one. Now, the difference is, because it's 'genre' related, they play songs you don't hear on regular 'free' radio, but they keep playing those same songs. When I had it, it seemed to be a two week thing, and then every two weeks they'd switch it up, but it seemed to run in 6 - 8 week cycles too. So after a few months (I was on the road a lot) well, that's why I have an iPOD now with over 2000 songs. At least it's all stuff that 'I' like lol, and no DJ's, no commercials, and no 'bad' reception ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KptKrunch Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I listen to talk radio on it uncensored so you could never get that on local radio The only redeeming quality - if you could just get Howard Stern and that was it, well, really that's all Satellite is now. Though even Howie gets a bit much after awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Not for Howard can't stand the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALuCsRED Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 As an alternative, one can stream CJOB through the iPhone app if you can't pick up CJOB or one of their stations. That's all well and good for people with unlimited data plans, but some of us live in provinces where they rape you for using data. As compared to 0.8% to 7.4% more income tax, an additional 8% PST on everything you buy and nearly double property tax? I think I'd rather pay for data. At least it's a choice whether you use it or not. If you have unlimited minutes and long distance, give me a call and I'll put my phone near the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue fever Posted July 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Still couldn't find the games this weekend. Called Sirius and they said they weren't able to work out a new agreement with the CFL before the season started. Their intention is to carry the games, and they are close to an agreement I'm told, but until it's reached there won't be any CFL games on Sirius. Just for those who are wondering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Still couldn't find the games this weekend. Called Sirius and they said they weren't able to work out a new agreement with the CFL before the season started. Their intention is to carry the games, and they are close to an agreement I'm told, but until it's reached there won't be any CFL games on Sirius. Just for those who are wondering.... If you have internet access then just listen online instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valderan_CA Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 As an alternative, one can stream CJOB through the iPhone app if you can't pick up CJOB or one of their stations. That's all well and good for people with unlimited data plans, but some of us live in provinces where they rape you for using data. I mean... radio streams are 56-112 mb of data per game... even the crappy AB plans are enough to handle that a couple times per month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 order a big mac and suck down Mac D's Wi-Fi. If guys can watch porn in Mcdonalds then you can listen to a Bomber game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacklewasher Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Was camping this weekend with no cell service. Watched 3 games today. Would have liked Sirius to carry them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbill2004 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 @CFL: #CFL & @siriusxmcanada have announced a new multi-year agreement to air all CFL games on SiriusXM radio - http://t.co/d4dxz2aC6U Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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