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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”

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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?

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Internet radio, AppLink, and the open road

Ever since radio lost its prominence to television as America’s number one form of entertainment, it has been in the background of American life. The primary place where many people listen to radio has been in their cars on the … finish reading Internet radio, AppLink, and the open road

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Ford, Volvo, Chrysler back Sirius XM on wireless interference fight

Looks like the Sirius XM satellite radio service has brought out some big automotive guns in its feud with the  WCS Coalition over tower interference concerns  between wireless and satellite services.  Ford, Volvo, and Chrysler have  written to the Federal … finish reading Ford, Volvo, Chrysler back Sirius XM on wireless interference fight

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Radio at CES: Hype for HD Radio, but price is still the biggest barrier

Amazon.com Widgets I keep reading all this hype about how HD Radio is the big audio deal at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, yet I fail to quite see what’s so exciting. Sure, there are some new models of HD … finish reading Radio at CES: Hype for HD Radio, but price is still the biggest barrier

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Radio at CES: Pandora and tagging rolling out for your car

The biggest news at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show might be Google’s new Nexus smartphone, but that doesn’t mean there’s no space for radio in all the gadget frenzy. Your resident RadioSurvivors don’t yet have the travel budget to jet … finish reading Radio at CES: Pandora and tagging rolling out for your car

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Notable Comments on the RadioSurvivor Decade in Review

One of the most satisfying aspects of putting together our review of the decade’s most important radio trends was the number of comments we received. It appears we touched a nerve or two. And while not everyone agreed with our … finish reading Notable Comments on the RadioSurvivor Decade in Review

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