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Radio industry journal acknowledges problems with AM HD

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

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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HD Radio on AM – Not worth it

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

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

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First day with HD Radio – not impressed

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

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

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Crossing over to the (HD Radio) Dark Side

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

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

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BBC Pruning Back Digital Radio Service

Posted on March 14, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

While digital HD Radio in the US generated some light interest during January’s Consumer Electronics Show, the BBC was sharpening its hatchet in anticipation of taking a few whacks at its digital radio service. The UK has had the Digital … finish reading BBC Pruning Back Digital Radio Service

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FCC OKs Increase in HD Radio Power. Increased Interference Ahead?

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Paul Riismandel

On Friday the FCC’s Media Bureau quietly announced that it adopted an order to allow FM stations broadcasting a digital HD signal to increase their power levels up a maximum of 10% of the power of their main analog signal. … finish reading FCC OKs Increase in HD Radio Power. Increased Interference Ahead?

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The decade’s most important radio trends #6: HD Radio launches, but who listens? Who cares?

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Paul Riismandel

June 12, 2009 is a day that will live on in broadcast history. That’s the day that the nation’s television broadcasters switched off their analog signals and went all-digital forever more. But does anyone remember January 7, 2003? That was … finish reading The decade’s most important radio trends #6: HD Radio launches, but who listens? Who cares?

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