Also, the current satellite radio business model includes a monthly access fee. BTW, its not completely commercial free, at least on some channels. FM not only contains the existing stereo signal, but may also include one or two hd radio subchannels of information, like more music or specialized news and info. No more recurring costs after that. At the moment the subchannels programming has no commercials, but that could change later on as well. Id lean toward HD Radio because of the one time cost and no further payments. Well, you are going to need some hardware to accomplish what you want to do. FM PC cards that fit into a slot in your PC and come bundled with the software to run it. You may be able to search the Internet and find one for sale, I was unable to find any when I looked although I know they are out there. SW although I have been out of the SW game for a while. Another solution is that many radio stations simulcast their program over the Internet. Contact the stations and ask them if they have a web site and if they broadcast their program over the Internet. General Electric makes one that is inexpensive and really pulls in the stations. Another option is to check out C. SW radios that excel in receiving weak signals and they sell a variety of antennas and accessories to aid in reception.

Of course you could do what I did and that is to switch to Satellite Radio. Satellite radio requires a monthly subscription fee. There are two competing formats , Sirius and another one. Prius model had 8 packages.