Final answer:
TV stations formerly broadcast audio in the FM range, making it possible to pick up their feed on FM receivers. Satellite radio, exemplified by Sirius Satellite Radio, uses digital signals from orbiting satellites to provide coverage even in remote regions with specialized content.
Step-by-step explanation:
ATIS stands for Automated Terminal Information Service, which is not directly related to your question regarding television and satellite radio broadcasts. However, I can explain the phenomena related to your question about TV audio.
When you pick up the audio portion of a television station on an FM radio receiver, this happens because TV stations used to broadcast their audio in the FM (Frequency Modulation) range. Due to the analog nature of older broadcasts, it was possible to receive the audio on FM radios if they were close to the TV broadcast's frequencies. However, with the transition to digital TV, this is no longer standard practice.
Regarding satellite radio, services like Sirius Satellite Radio use satellites to broadcast digital programming. This technology does not rely on local towers and can provide service to remote areas. Satellite radio is subscription-based and is known for a wide variety of specialized programming. It also operates with less regulation from the FCC, as seen in the example of Howard Stern's move to Sirius Satellite.