Few Americans use HD Radio

[PocketRadio]

"HD radio pumps up volume"

http://www.boston.com/business/personaltech/articles/2007/03/30/hd_radio_pumps_up_volume/

Notable quote:

"Fewer than half a million Americans use a new technology called HD radio..."

Even our friend Ramsey had this to say:

"Fewer than 1 in 600 Americans use HD radio"

http://www.hear2.com/2007/03/fewer_than_1_in.html#comments

Notable quote:

"So the average consumer is more likely to die by accidental drug overdose or by hanging, strangulating, or suffocating themselves than they are to own an HD radio. The consequences of this, depsite all of the industry's herculean efforts, are profound. You can only present our industry as being at the beginning of a technology for so long, until eventuallly the "beginning" becomes the "middle" and finally the "end." Our two year heavy on-air promotional effort? Almost over. Our two year pledge to keep the new HD stations commercial free? Almost over. Is there any question in your mind this is not rolling out the way it should?"

No doubt, the number is probably less than 100,000 - need I say more ?

 

[R.F. Burns]

"HD radio pumps up volume"

http://www.boston.com/business/personaltech/articles/2007/03/30/hd_radio_pumps_up_volume/

Notable quote:

"Fewer than half a million Americans use a new technology called HD radio..."

Even our friend Ramsey had this to say:

"Fewer than 1 in 600 Americans use HD radio"

http://www.hear2.com/2007/03/fewer_than_1_in.html#comments

Notable quote:

"So the average consumer is more likely to die by accidental drug overdose or by hanging, strangulating, or suffocating themselves than they are to own an HD radio. The consequences of this, depsite all of the industry's herculean efforts, are profound. You can only present our industry as being at the beginning of a technology for so long, until eventuallly the "beginning" becomes the "middle" and finally the "end." Our two year heavy on-air promotional effort? Almost over. Our two year pledge to keep the new HD stations commercial free? Almost over. Is there any question in your mind this is not rolling out the way it should?"

No doubt, the number is probably less than 100,000 - need I say more ?

I'll say it. Does the word dillusional mean anything to you? The only reason I continue to post on this board is to see what you and the other detractors have to say in a year or so. I can picture it now, we'll use CD's as an example. I don't care if they no longer manufacture LP's, they're coming back and will wipe CD's off the map.

 

[davideduardo]

"So the average consumer is more likely to die by accidental drug overdose or by hanging, strangulating, or suffocating themselves than they are to own an HD radio. The consequences of this, depsite all of the industry's herculean efforts, are profound. You can only present our industry as being at the beginning of a technology for so long, until eventuallly the "beginning" becomes the "middle" and finally the "end." Our two year heavy on-air promotional effort? Almost over.

The promotion, only on stations of the HD Alliance, only began in July of last year. And it has no finite duration.

Our two year pledge to keep the new HD stations commercial free? Almost over. Is there any question in your mind this is not rolling out the way it should?"

The suggestion, not a pledge, on HD 2 channels, only applied to HD alliance members who chose to follow it. In any case, we are only 9 months into a 2-year period. Lack of commercials is not the primary focus of HD and, even, of HD2. It is expanding the format options and improving the quality.

 

[PocketRadio]

Whether true or not, really doesn't matter - for example, the article "HD Radio Effort Undermined by Weak Tuners in Expensive Radios" from my other thread:

http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,67227.0.html

was initially found with Google Blog Search, then it spread to a bunch of other Web sites, including engadget.com, which was picked up and commented on by Ramsey; eventually, this article may be picked up by major newspapers that have written articles on HD Radio, especially when HD/IBOC opponents email these articles to the HD Radio reporters. It's actually pretty cool to watch this article spread across the Web:

The article originated at "www.mp3newswire.net", which is the first site hit, then it spread to 210 other sites, so far:

http://www.google.com/search?q="HD+...&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&newwindow=1&safe=off&filter=0

The article "Few Americans use HD Radio" was also pick up by Ramsey and will no doubt spread across the Web. We do know, that 75% of Web users read blogs, so once a critical HD radio article is published, whether it originates from a blog, Radio World Online, or local newspaper such as the East Bay Express, it eventually works its way into the hands of consumers. All that is needed is to plant seeds of doubt, such as articles that state HD Radio may eventually charge content fees - in the minds of consumers, HD Radio is already associated with Satellite Radio and this article would just confirm those beliefs.

 

[R.F. Burns]

Whether true or not, really doesn't matter - for example, the article "HD Radio Effort Undermined by Weak Tuners in Expensive Radios" from my other thread:

http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,67227.0.html

was initially found with Google Blog Search, then it spread to a bunch of other Web sites, including engadget.com, which was picked up and commented on by Ramsey; eventually, this article may be picked up by major newspapers that have written articles on HD Radio, especially when HD/IBOC opponents email these articles to the HD Radio reporters. It's actually pretty cool to watch this article spread across the Web:

The article originated at "www.mp3newswire.net", which is the first site hit, then it spread to 210 other sites, so far:

http://www.google.com/search?q="HD+...&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&newwindow=1&safe=off&filter=0

The article "Few Americans use HD Radio" was also pick up by Ramsey and will no doubt spread across the Web. We do know, that 75% of Web users read blogs, so once a critical HD radio article is published, whether it originates from a blog, Radio World Online, or local newspaper such as the East Bay Express, it eventually works its way into the hands of consumers. All that is needed is to plant seeds of doubt, such as articles that state HD Radio may eventually charge content fees - in the minds of consumers, HD Radio is already associated with Satellite Radio and this article would just confirm those beliefs.

"Whether true or not, really doesn't matter"

This line says it all. Didn't you used to sell used cars on E-bay?

 

[PocketRadio]

Hey, check this out - radiointel.com, which is popular with radio-geeks already picked up the "HD Radio Effort Undermined by Weak Tuners in Expensive Radios" article, and put it on their home page:

"HD Radio Effort Undermined by Weak Tuners in Expensive Radios
[read the MP3 Newswire article] [read the Engadget article] Mar 29"

http://www.radiointel.com/

Now, that's exactly what I was talking about ! What are the chances of those radio-geeks buying HD radios ?

 

[R.F. Burns]

Hey, check this out - radiointel.com, which is popular with radio-geeks already picked up the "HD Radio Effort Undermined by Weak Tuners in Expensive Radios" article, and put it on their home page:

"HD Radio Effort Undermined by Weak Tuners in Expensive Radios
[read the MP3 Newswire article] [read the Engadget article] Mar 29"

http://www.radiointel.com/

Now, that's exactly what I was talking about ! What are the chances of those radio-geeks buying HD radios ?

If you really believed your baloney you wouldn't feel the need to spend so much of your time posting to this board now would you? You don't see any of us posting to the internet or satellite boards. I wonder why that is? Maybe we don't care about those two technologies and don't consider them a threat? you guys are really afraid of HD aren't you. Deep down inside you now that HD is improving with changes occuring every day. It's tough putting myself in your world. you see, I am gainfully employed in broadcasting and in the enviable position of working at a job that will exist weather HD survives or doesn't. You see, I work for a content provider, which serves thousands of terrestrial stations as well as XM, & Sirrius. If you think 200$ is a lot of money then I must suggest you never consider a move to the NY region. 200$ just about covers my commuting costs for about a month and a half. Even rental in NY will cost you about 1 grand a month for a studio apartment, not including utilities. 200 dollars a lot of money? Are you kidding me?

 

[paul vincent zecchino]

Yes, and as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both, yes? And as has been reported, TeamBLOC has a well earned reputation for being thin-skinned and most coercive when comes to ensuring employee 'enthusiasm' for Stooge-radio.


As we know, the header 'Few Americans use HD Radio' will prove inaccurate a year from now, when it may well read, 'Fewer Americans use HD Radio than last year'.

'Dillusional'? Ah, yes, dillusional. Right. That's the new product from Vlasic pickles, yes? Or is it Heinz? One never can be too sure about those things.

Dr. Paul Vincent Zecchino
Manasota Key, Florida
30 March, 2007

 

[davideduardo]

Yes, and as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both, yes? And as has been reported, TeamBLOC has a well earned reputation for being thin-skinned and most coercive when comes to ensuring employee 'enthusiasm' for Stooge-radio.

Who here provides content for both XM and Sirius?

And in what way would iBiquity service the two satellite services?

 

[Mike Walker]

Someone explain why anyone would go to something called "MP3 Newswire" to read about HD Radio? It's like going to Martha Stewart's website to read about the advantages of quad core vs. dual core processing.

 

[davideduardo]

Yes, and as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both, yes? And as has been reported, TeamBLOC has a well earned reputation for being thin-skinned and most coercive when comes to ensuring employee 'enthusiasm' for Stooge-radio.

Who here provides content for both XM and Sirius?

And in what way would iBiquity service the two satellite services?

Obviously, you have no answer.

Again, the questions:

1. Who here is a content provider for both XM and Sirius?
2, How does iBiquity give service to the two satellite services?

No answer? Then your statements are not true. Is that the case?

 

[R.F. Burns]

Yes, and as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both, yes? And as has been reported, TeamBLOC has a well earned reputation for being thin-skinned and most coercive when comes to ensuring employee 'enthusiasm' for Stooge-radio.

Who here provides content for both XM and Sirius?

And in what way would iBiquity service the two satellite services?

This guy is dliusional David. ABC, Jones, Clear Channel, Westwood, & Premier all supply programing to XM & Sirius.

 

[Mike Sheridan]

Guys think of how long it took for FM to catch on.

Plus how can the general public buy HD radios if they can't find them in the store? I found exactly 1 at a big retailer, a car stereo. It wasn't being shown to it's best advantage. Reception was not great except for the piped in satellite radio signal that came up on FM. The stores would rather sell satellite radio since they probably make money on the new subscribers they sign up.

I'm not for or against HD Radio at this point but I do like free radio. Satellite radio would be great if I did allot of long distance travel by car, but I don't.

I just ordered the Sangean AM/FM HD tuner so I can decide about HD for myself. I just hope the radio groups give us some good content. The most interesting content may come from my local NPR station which has led the market in HD development.

 

[IBOCRocks]

Yes, and as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both, yes? And as has been reported, TeamBLOC has a well earned reputation for being thin-skinned and most coercive when comes to ensuring employee 'enthusiasm' for Stooge-radio.


As we know, the header 'Few Americans use HD Radio' will prove inaccurate a year from now, when it may well read, 'Fewer Americans use HD Radio than last year'.

'Dillusional'? Ah, yes, dillusional. Right. That's the new product from Vlasic pickles, yes? Or is it Heinz? One never can be too sure about those things.

Dr. Paul Vincent Zecchino
Manasota Key, Florida
30 March, 2007

Someone using the phrase "iNiquity" commenting on how someone spells delusional? Then to go on and drop the gem "as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both" only proves what we've already thought. You're full of big words, but little substance.

So far, you've tried to prove that you're the smartest guy in the room, but really, you haven't managed to make any sort of point, other than you've managed to recycle several not-so-clever names for the technology surrounding HD Radio.

The question I pose is this: When do you plan on actually contributing to the debate, other than name-calling (a la "Stooge Radio")?

 

[R.F. Burns]

Yes, and as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both, yes? And as has been reported, TeamBLOC has a well earned reputation for being thin-skinned and most coercive when comes to ensuring employee 'enthusiasm' for Stooge-radio.


As we know, the header 'Few Americans use HD Radio' will prove inaccurate a year from now, when it may well read, 'Fewer Americans use HD Radio than last year'.

'Dillusional'? Ah, yes, dillusional. Right. That's the new product from Vlasic pickles, yes? Or is it Heinz? One never can be too sure about those things.

Dr. Paul Vincent Zecchino
Manasota Key, Florida
30 March, 2007

Someone using the phrase "iNiquity" commenting on how someone spells delusional? Then to go on and drop the gem "as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both" only proves what we've already thought. You're full of big words, but little substance.

So far, you've tried to prove that you're the smartest guy in the room, but really, you haven't managed to make any sort of point, other than you've managed to recycle several not-so-clever names for the technology surrounding HD Radio.

The question I pose is this: When do you plan on actually contributing to the debate, other than name-calling (a la "Stooge Radio")?

Are you implying that he doesn't really have a MD or a DDS but might instead hold a Doctor of BS degree?

 

[radiopilot]

Yes, and as content provider for XM and Sirius you're peripherally connected to iNiquity, which I believe services both, yes? And as has been reported, TeamBLOC has a well earned reputation for being thin-skinned and most coercive when comes to ensuring employee 'enthusiasm' for Stooge-radio.

Who here provides content for both XM and Sirius?

And in what way would iBiquity service the two satellite services?

Obviously, you have no answer.

Again, the questions:

1. Who here is a content provider for both XM and Sirius?
2, How does iBiquity give service to the two satellite services?

No answer? Then your statements are not true. Is that the case?

R.F. Burns
You see, I work for a content provider, which serves thousands of terrestrial stations as well as XM, & Sirrius.

You know David ... if you'd read Mr. Burns post on the previous page of this topic, you'd noticed he is the one saying he is a content provider for XM & Sirius as well as other terrestial stations and NOT Dr. Zecchino... instead you pick on the person replying to Mr. Burns.... Sounds like alot of envious egos over who has more intellect compared to 'cable pluggers' and 'keyboard pushers'!

Radiopilot

 

[IBOCRocks]

You know David ... if you'd read Mr. Burns post on the previous page of this topic, you'd noticed he is the one saying he is a content provider for XM & Sirius as well as other terrestial stations and NOT Dr. Zecchino... instead you pick on the person replying to Mr. Burns.... Sounds like alot of envious egos over who has more intellect compared to 'cable pluggers' and 'keyboard pushers'!

Radiopilot

Yes, but it was the good "Doctor" who made the leap from terrestrial stations to iBiquity, trying to make a connection that doesn't exist.

 

[dbdigital]

Here's a potential HD-Radio killer as far as the auto market is concerned.

From Radio World Online"

"Sirius to be Factory Option on Mini ...

Sirius is available as a factory-installed option with a lifetime subscription on the 2007 Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S hardtops produced beginning this June for $950.

The subscription is transferable with the car from one owner to the next.

Mini USA will also offer Sirius, with a lifetime subscription, as part of its upgraded audio package including the Mini Hi-Fi sound system, for an MSRP of $1,400."

Imagine if all car makers offered lifetime subscriptions to Sirius or XM? Goodbye HD-Radio. This could very well be the future direction for satcasters, merged or not.

db

 

[R.F. Burns]

Here's a potential HD-Radio killer as far as the auto market is concerned.

From Radio World Online"

"Sirius to be Factory Option on Mini ...

Sirius is available as a factory-installed option with a lifetime subscription on the 2007 Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S hardtops produced beginning this June for $950.

The subscription is transferable with the car from one owner to the next.

Mini USA will also offer Sirius, with a lifetime subscription, as part of its upgraded audio package including the Mini Hi-Fi sound system, for an MSRP of $1,400."

Imagine if all car makers offered lifetime subscriptions to Sirius or XM? Goodbye HD-Radio. This could very well be the future direction for satcasters, merged or not.

db

HD radio means goodbye monthly subscription fee. Who wants to pay for either of those two operations which might go out of business because as much as you wish, not enough people want what they are selling.

 

[paul vincent zecchino]

I believe Radio World news item linked satellite radio and iNiquity. I don't mind being misquoted. I rather like it. You see, lovers of legit radio, the more they protest.....

HD's lack of monthly fee means 'bye-bye' satellite? That trial by flatulence balloon pops even more quickly than Stooge-radio jams legit broadcasters.

Do analog AM and FM have monthly fees? No. So why haven't XM and/or Sirius already gone 'bye-bye? What will allegedly free Stooge-radio do to satellite radio that analog hasn't?

HD's tremendous costs in terms of damage, present and future, are apparent..

People chose satellite because, despite gaseous phony protests, KronyKasters won't take risks. They fire most talent and stifle the few that remain. How will digital fix that?

As for fee-free HD, isn't that a soon to be 'inoperative statement'? Announced this week, TeamBLoc - oh, how boldly innovative! - is exploring paid-programs on HD.

What was that about free HD means bye-bye to satellite?

Also announced - via telling circumlocutions - iNiquity is working with navigation companies to provide positioning assistance or something over HD.

Hard to imagine, given TeamBLOC's fine history of plain speaking, but, might this refer to tracking chips in HD radios? For what purpose? Inventory control?

Curious.

Dr. Paul Vincent Zecchino
Manasota Key, Florida
31 March, 2007