"FCC: Market to Decide Fate of HD Radio"

[Chuck]

Of course the marketplace will decide whether to buy new radios. But as for digital broadcasting, It IS a standard, and no other applications are being accepted. What the public may now "decide" is whether to buy the new radios. They MAY NOT decide to adopt another digital format. It ain't gonna' happen.

Undoubtedly, IBOC is "A Standard." The FCC made it so a couple of weeks ago, but that is not the same thing as being "The Standard." For instance, FMExtra doesn't need to be a "standard," because it plays by the existing rules and needs no FCC approval. In fact, it plays nicely with HD too. I'm sure you'll see them at NAB.

It is very possible that new ideas for digital radio may come along that make both of these technologies look rather antiquated. Only time will tell. The recent approval of the Ibiqity system does not prohibit other technologies from emerging. At one time the U.S. Patent office considered shutting down because they felt that everything worth inventing had already been done. This is a similar situation. In the mean time, the one thing you can be certain of is that "life is uncertain."

 

[IBOCRocks]

Of course the marketplace will decide whether to buy new radios. But as for digital broadcasting, It IS a standard, and no other applications are being accepted. What the public may now "decide" is whether to buy the new radios. They MAY NOT decide to adopt another digital format. It ain't gonna' happen.

Undoubtedly, IBOC is "A Standard." The FCC made it so a couple of weeks ago, but that is not the same thing as being "The Standard." For instance, FMExtra doesn't need to be a "standard," because it plays by the existing rules and needs no FCC approval. In fact, it plays nicely with HD too. I'm sure you'll see them at NAB.

It is very possible that new ideas for digital radio may come along that make both of these technologies look rather antiquated. Only time will tell. The recent approval of the Ibiqity system does not prohibit other technologies from emerging. At one time the U.S. Patent office considered shutting down because they felt that everything worth inventing had already been done. This is a similar situation. In the mean time, the one thing you can be certain of is that "life is uncertain."

While you're right, it will undoubtedly work just like everything else. IBOC will be the standard for most content providers, therefore most of the radios will receive IBOC. Therefore, most consumers will choose IBOC over FMExtra, which in the end will make IBOC *THE* standard.

A lot of anti-HD folk say that there is no consumer demand for IBOC. If that is the case, then it's probably double for FMExtra.

 

[PocketRadio]

While you're right, it will undoubtedly work just like everything else. IBOC will be the standard for most content providers, therefore most of the radios will receive IBOC. Therefore, most consumers will choose IBOC over FMExtra, which in the end will make IBOC *THE* standard. A lot of anti-HD folk say that there is no consumer demand for IBOC. If that is the case, then it's probably double for FMExtra.

"TechNews"

"One hurdle facing HD Radio technology is there is no government imposed date like one the television industry is facing to go digital by early 2009. As a result, only time and the marketplace will reveal the success of HD Radio."

http://www.technologynewsdaily.com/node/6719
http://www.statsaholic.com/hdradio.com
http://www.statsaholic.com/radiosophy.com

"TIME IS ON MY SIDE"

"Time is on my side, yes it is"
"Time is on my side, yes it is"

http://www.keno.org/stones_lyrics/timeisonmyside.htm

What's that song - "Time is on my side", by the Rolling Stones ?

 

[Mike Walker]

Time is on the side of ALL media converting to digital. There will be NO analog media in a generation (with the exception of legacy devices to play legacy content for archive purposes). THAT this is true is obvious to most anyone with a brain. It's the path media began taking in the late 70s, and we can now see where it leads...an ALL DIGITAL FUTURE. EVERYTHING (audio, video, text) will be sent from point a to point b via packets of data...either over wires (the internet) or, more efficiently, through the air wirelessly...i.e. HDTV and HD Radio.

 

[PocketRadio]

There will be NO analog media in a generation...

Prove it !

 

[R.F. Burns]

There will be NO analog media in a generation...

Prove it !

He doesn't have to prove anything. Time alone will prove him right. How about you naming any new analog media of recent developement. Even amongst us ham ops, the digital modes are taking over.

 

[PocketRadio]

There will be NO analog media in a generation...

Prove it !

He doesn't have to prove anything. Time alone will prove him right. How about you naming any new analog media of recent developement. Even amongst us ham ops, the digital modes are taking over.

"ABOUT - Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM)"

"Well, my impression is that DRM is essentally stillborn. It's inspired by the dream of making SW reception and audio sound just like FM. However, it's not quite as good as FM on either count and it's a bandwidth hog....oh, and there's that pesky problem of drop outs, which is ultimately far more objectionable than fading. So, DRM is this exciting new addition to the scene--that's not really quite as good as either regular shortwave or FM in any of the respects that count. I think the question is whether DRM even deserves a proper burial."

http://tinyurl.com/2f3ftc

"Digital radio in Canada"

"The Commission is very concerned about the stalled DRB transition. Roughly 15 of the 76 authorized stations (including the digital-only operation in Toronto) are not on the air. Some stations that once operated have since ceased operations. Few recievers have been sold, and there is no interest in expanding DRB service beyond the six cities where it exists."

http://americanbandscan.blogspot.com/2006/12/digital-radio-in-canada.html

"Canadians consider Digital Radio Mondiale"

"After a promising start, the rollout of DRB has slowed in recent years in Canada. In fact, the adoption of the new digital radio technology by consumers and the switch-over by the radio industry to digital is now effectively stalled."

http://radio.hirschler.net/2007/01/22/canadians-consider-digital-radio-mondiale/

What you fail to realize, is that digital radio (Eureka-147 DAB, HD/IBOC, DRM, etc) all require the purchase of new, expensive receivers that consumers are not willing to do - there simply is not enough interest in terrestrial and shortwave radio.