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Category Archives: HD Radio
Chicago White Sox to get their own HD Radio channel
The Chicago White Sox just signed a new multiyear agreement with CBS Radio station WSCR-AM to broadcast the home team’s games. Normally this isn’t the sort of news we cover here at Radio Survivor, but the unique twist to this … finish reading Chicago White Sox to get their own HD Radio channel
Posted in commercial radio, HD Radio
Tagged baseball, basketball, Bulls, CBS Radio, Chicago, ESPN Radio, HD Radio, sports, talk, White Sox, WMVP, WSCR
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Fear the mobile device mandate monster, now with HD Radio too!
I stand in awe at the sheer number of features the National Association of Broadcasters and its members want mandated on cell phones. First they’re proposing that Congress pass a law hotwiring an FM radio chip into every mobile. Broadcasters … finish reading Fear the mobile device mandate monster, now with HD Radio too!
Posted in commercial radio, HD Radio, satellite radio
Tagged mobile phone mandate, musicFIRST, NAB
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HD Radio 2010 vs. FM Radio 1950
One of the explanations bandied about around the internet lately for why HD Radio hasn’t seen much uptake with radio listeners is to compare it with the early days of FM radio. In essence some HD Radio defenders are arguing … finish reading HD Radio 2010 vs. FM Radio 1950
HD Radio boss says their “new technology” is experiencing “growing pains”
Last month I noted how Radio World columnist and HD Radio fan Thomas Ray encountered nothing but trouble when he tried to buy a new Ford with a factory-installed HD radio. Ray’s plight didn’t escape the notice of Bob Struble, … finish reading HD Radio boss says their “new technology” is experiencing “growing pains”
Posted in HD Radio, mobile radio
Tagged Bob Struble, Escape, Explorer, factory-installed, Ford, HD Radio, Ibiquity, Radio World, Tom Ray
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Radio industry journal acknowledges problems with AM HD
Following on the heels of my unimpressive AM HD radio listening test last week, industry stalwart Radio World magazine published a report that comes to terms with the fact that “AM HD radio has stalled.” In fact, I’d say that … finish reading Radio industry journal acknowledges problems with AM HD
HD Radio on AM – Not worth it
One of the supposed advantages of HD Radio is improved fidelity over analog. As I observed in my listening test of HD on FM, there’s almost no real improvement for HD over the analog signal. The advantage for HD on … finish reading HD Radio on AM – Not worth it
More car makers offer HD Radio, but can you actually buy it?
On Monday the trade publication Automotive News reported that the number of car makers offering HD Radio is up, mostly relying on stats provided by iBiquity, which owns the technology. According to the article pricey brands Volvo, BMW and Rolls-Royce … finish reading More car makers offer HD Radio, but can you actually buy it?
First day with HD Radio – not impressed
I spent the better part of this afternoon listening to my new HD Radio receiver, the Sony XDRF1 HD, tuning through the Chicago FM dial. There are 33 FM stations broadcasting HD in Chicago according to iBiquity, which owns the … finish reading First day with HD Radio – not impressed
Posted in commercial radio, HD Radio, product review
Tagged fm, HD Radio, Ibiquity, IBOC, review, Sony XDRF1 HD, tuner, wbez, WXRT
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Crossing over to the (HD Radio) Dark Side
Amazon.com Widgets Perhaps the title for this post is a little hyperbolic, however I feel like I have a confession to make: I just bought an HD Radio receiver. Yes, I’ve been quite critical here about the technical specs of … finish reading Crossing over to the (HD Radio) Dark Side
Posted in HD Radio
Tagged audio component, HD Radio, IBOC, receiver, Sony XDRF1 HD, tuner
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FCC Commissioner Clyburn Suggests Channels 5 & 6 for Radio
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters just wrapped up its annual conference this past weekend in St. Paul, MN. The NFCB has been a true anchor in the community radio movement, both supporting individual stations and advocating on their behalf … finish reading FCC Commissioner Clyburn Suggests Channels 5 & 6 for Radio
Posted in community radio, FCC, HD Radio, LPFM
Tagged channel 5, channel 6, community radio, fm, HD Radio, Mingon Clyburn, NFCB, spectrum, tv
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