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Tag Archives: HD Radio
The bumpy road traveled by digital audio
In last week’s post about iHeartRadio I focused much of my criticism on the sound quality of the service, or lack thereof. Since the debut of the compact disc in the 1980s digital has become nearly synonymous with good sound … finish reading The bumpy road traveled by digital audio
Posted in HD Radio, music
Tagged CD, compact disc, digital audio, HD Radio, LP, MP3, satellite radio
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Microsoft cancels Zune HD leaving one last portable HD radio on the market
This week Bloomberg reported that Microsoft will introduce no new versions of its
KTRU Inks HD Deal with KPFT, Still Hopes to Halt Sale of Rice University Radio Station
As we have been reporting over the past several months, KTRU, the student radio station at Rice University, has been fighting a proposed sale to University of Houston that was first announced in August. Although University of Houston hopes to … finish reading KTRU Inks HD Deal with KPFT, Still Hopes to Halt Sale of Rice University Radio Station
Posted in college radio, HD Radio
Tagged college radio, college radio license sales, Friends of KTRU, HD Radio, KPFT, KTRU, Save KTRU, University of Houston radio
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Radio at CES: Not much new under the sun
Every day I watched the news reports and press releases from the just-ended 2011 Consumer Electronics Show hoping for some interesting radio news. Instead, what we got was mostly more of the same. You might call it CES 2010 2.0. … finish reading Radio at CES: Not much new under the sun
Posted in commercial radio, electronics, HD Radio, mobile, mobile radio, satellite radio
Tagged Android, CES, Consumer Electronics Show, Entune, HD Radio, Internet radio, Pandora, Pioneer, Sirius XM, Sony, Toyota
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What’s in store for radio at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show
The annual Consumer Electronics Show kicks off this Thursday in Las Vegas. While all the biggest buzz around the show is in anticipation of new tablet competitors for Apple’s iPad, we can still expect to hear announcements of new radio … finish reading What’s in store for radio at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show
Paul’s Recommended Radios for Holiday Gifty Time
Radios make great gifts, especially for someone who is dedicated listener. Whether your favorite listener is into all-news, NPR, talk, college, community, music or even shortwave, a nice radio can really enhance the listening experience. I own and use all … finish reading Paul’s Recommended Radios for Holiday Gifty Time
Posted in electronics, shortwave
Tagged gifts, HD Radio, holiday, holiday gifts, Kaito, radios, receiver, Songbook, Sony, Sony XDRF1 HD, Tivoli, Tivoli Model One, Tivoli Songbook, WRX911
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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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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
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