Sirius Satellite Radio channel history

This is a list of former channels on Sirius Satellite Radio, in addition to information on format changes of existing channels.
Format changes
*The Strobe - Was Disco until September 29, 2005.
*Hot Jamz - Was Urban Contemporary until September 29, 2005.
*Standard Time - Was "Standards" until September 29, 2005.
*Rumbon - Was Caribbean Dance Music until September 29, 2005.
*Sports extra - Was French language news until October 1, 2007.
Former channels
(Most recent changes on top)
*World Radio Network - was "An international tour of the news from broadcasters worldwide" (dropped April 25, 2013)
*Martha Stewart Living Radio - was a variety of programming channel (dropped February 18, 2013)
*Playboy Radio - was an uncensored adult content station (dropped on March 14, 2013)
*Fox News Talk - conservative talk radio operated by the Fox Broadcasting Company (dropped on February 14, 2013)
*Rumbon (83) - was a Tropical/Reggaeton radio station (replaced by Caliente on November 12, 2008)
*SIRIUS Disorder (33) - was a Freeform/Eclectic radio station (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*The Beat (36) - Was a Top 40 Dance Hits station (Replaced by XM's BPM on November 12, 2008)
*Sirius Super Shuffle (12) - was an adult hits station (dropped from online service November 12, 2008)
*Universo Latino (90) - Universo Latino is a Spanish Pop radio station (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Boombox (39) - Boombox was a Breakbeat and rock remix radio station on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 39 and DISH Network channel 6034, (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Hot Jamz (50) - Hip-Hop and R&B (replaced by XM's The Heat on November 12, 2008)
* (107) - Entertainment news and Celebrity Gossip, (dropped on November 12, 2008)
*Punk (29) - Was a Punk and Ska radio station. On September 15, 2008, it was replaced with a 24-hour AC/DC channel.
*Client 9 Radio (126) - Talk channel ran from March 14, 2008 at 5:00 pm ET through midnight on March 17, 2008 to discuss the Eliot Spitzer scandal.
*LIME Radio (114) - Healthy Lifestyle (dropped February 13, 2008).
*Court TV Plus (110) - Live trial proceedings (dropped January 1, 2008) -- channel now broadcasts "POTUS".
*ABC News & Talk (143) - News/talk and entertainment (dropped September 24, 2007).
*Planet Jazz (70) - Modern Jazz (dropped September 7, 2007)
*The Who Channel (29) - The Who music (dropped April 1, 2007)
*Discovery Channel Radio (119) - Discovery Channel programming (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Revolution (67) - Christian rock (dropped February 14, 2007).
*C-SPAN Radio (139) - U.S. Government Hearings and Public Affairs. (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Sports Byline USA (122) - Sports Talk (dropped February 14, 2007).
*Rolling Stones Radio (98) - All Rolling Stones music (dropped January 1, 2007).
*PRI (136) - Global Issues (dropped September 25, 2006).
*BBC Mundo (182) - News, (dropped September 25, 2006)
*Classical Voices (85) - Opera, (dropped September 25, 2006)
*WSM Entertainment (117) - Simulcast of 650 WSM in Nashville. Broadcast the Grand Ole Opry (dropped September 13, 2006).
*Sirius RIGHT (145) - Some programming from this channel was merged into Sirius Patriot (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Sirius Advice (117) - Advice programming. Upon deletion, programs were added to other Sirius channels (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Mexicana (91) - Played Regional Mexican music (dropped March 14, 2006).
*EWTN Radio Catolica Mundial (180) - Spanish language Catholic programming (dropped March 14, 2006).
*Remix (62) - Played exclusive remixes of modern dance music (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Wax (42) - Featured remixed hip-hop (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Slow Jamz (52) - Featured modern soft R&B (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Swing Street (73) - Played swing music from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Folk Town (38) - Played contemporary and traditional folk music (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Hispanic Talk (181) - Featured Spanish language talk radio (replaced with "ESPN Deportes" on December 1, 2005).
*The Weather Channel Radio (110,111,112) - Provided continual weather forecasts (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Wisdom Radio (132) - Dedicated to new age thinkers and life improvement methods. Rebranded as "Lime" on September 29, 2005.
*The Word Network (161) - Featured Gospel music and urban ministries from a Protestant and Gospel perspective (dropped September 29, 2005).
*Air America Radio (144) - Featured liberal talk radio, mainly which were Air America personalities. Dropped in July 2005 when Air America went exclusively with XM Satellite Radio.
*Vacation (97) - Played island vacation music—replaced with "Radio Margaritaville" in June 2005.
*Talk for Women (Our Time) (131) - Featured women-oriented talk and entertainment programming (dropped May 2005).
*Street Beat (44) - Featured rap (dropped October 2004).
*La Red Hispana (117) - Featured news and talk programming in Spanish (replaced with "Hispanic Talk" in July 2004).
*Planet Dance (63) - Played mainstream dance music (replaced with "Area 63" -- now Area—in July 2004).
*Radio Deportivo (128) - Featured sports programming in Spanish (dropped July 2004).
*The Border (36) - Played alternative country (replaced with "Outlaw Country" in April 2004).
*Country Road (32) - Played a mix of classic country and modern country (replaced with "Prime Country" in January 2004).
*House Party (60) - Played house music (dropped January 2004).
*The Vortex (64) - Played trance music (dropped January 2004).
*Planet Rhyme (41) - Featured international hip-hop (dropped January 2004).
*Vista (82) - Played chamber music (dropped January 2004).
*Soundscapes (98) - Played new age music (dropped January 2004).
*SIRIUS Sessions (100) - Played live music (dropped January 2004).
*Sirius Entertainment (135) - Featured programming about celebrities and the world of entertainment (replaced with "Our Time - Talk for Women" in January 2004).
*A&E Satellite Radio (137) - Featured programming from the A&E television network (dropped January 2004).
*Radio Amigo (140) - A Spanish language talk channel (dropped January 2004).
*Radio Mujer (141) - A Spanish language talk channel (dropped January 2004).
*The Express (44) - Old School/Funk R&B (dropped February 2003).

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