A "satellite" radio can only receive what the owners of the satellite
choose to make available to it, just like a cable distro.

Any discussion of "what can it receive" is moronic beyond discussion.
Please consult your program guide.


According to Eton's site, the radio boasts 'continuous shortwave reception' AND
is digital-ready. Much like a cable-ready TV, you can pick up whatever an
antenna can pick up, but if you want the pay channels, you have to subscribe
separately.
It's NOT a satellite-only radio. I have no idea how well it will perform, but
since it has 3 filter choices, sync., a BFO and PBT, I'd say it MUST receive
more than satellite signals, as you don't need any of those features with
digital, subscription programming.
It would be a little silly, yes, to discuss what the DAB or XM services would
be, since one can look up various DAB packages and see what their programming
offers.
But in general I'd say that "any discussion of 'what it can receive'" is NOT
'moronic beyond discussion'. Hobbyists are curious if nothing else, and enjoy
discussing specs and features, and arguing about them forever.
And please don't steal my donuts.
Linus