HD Radio spinners "pulling a fast one"?

[SUPERCASTER]

But generally things like satellite radio or even plain old analogue are giving the technology a good kicking.

Some comments:

I cant wait until the whole family can gather around the radio and listen to the adventures of little orphan annie in HD.....oh wait its 2008.

When our large AM news station, KNX, ... went HD. The result to the listener is an annoying hiss like the station's being broadcast from a budget 1970's era cassette boombox. It goes away at night because AM broadcasters can't use the technology at night (too much interference). Its on FM as well. Rumor has it... you're probably (going to) lose stereo (that's not right...).

Here is the link to the article:
http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/02/08/hd-radio-spinners-attempt-fast

 

[KB1OKL]

"THE HD RADIO Alliance has been attempting to claim that 2007 was a breakthrough year for the technology."

I just wonder who they are trying to spin this stuff to, the consumers or themselves? Denial is a wonderful thing.

 

[R.F. Burns]

"THE HD RADIO Alliance has been attempting to claim that 2007 was a breakthrough year for the technology."

I just wonder who they are trying to spin this stuff to, the consumers or themselves? Denial is a wonderful thing.

Look in a mirror and repeat that final sentence. HD radio as of this date is very healthy but you continue to believe what you will.

 

[wgliradio]

It's hard to believe it is very healthy. Outside of the circle of radio professionals, there just isn't that much interest. There's just too much tech out there that is cooler, flashier and easier than HD. Radio is a utility. Utilities aren't cool.

Nothing will kill off the analog sets as long as the HD sets are impractical. The only realistic set is the HDR-1 by JVC, and it's not really a flashy enough set compared to other offerings in the same price range (there isn't a cute screen to show your little pictures).

 

[LinoNYC]

It's hard to believe it is very healthy. Outside of the circle of radio professionals, there just isn't that much interest. There's just too much tech out there that is cooler, flashier and easier than HD. Radio is a utility. Utilities aren't cool.

Nothing will kill off the analog sets as long as the HD sets are impractical. The only realistic set is the HDR-1 by JVC, and it's not really a flashy enough set compared to other offerings in the same price range (there isn't a cute screen to show your little pictures).

This is absolutely true and it's good to point out the fact that any radio tech introduced today amidst the flood of new media devices is going to face a long, slow path to acceptance.

Iboc isn't going to be a revolution, it will be a slow tranformation. Radio isn't going to be what it was 8 years ago, but it can hold-on if it offers increased selection, better programming and improved fidelity. As a life-long listener, I truly believe this and wish radio a valued place in the future.

Lino

 

[KB1OKL]

I also love radio but sincerely hope that HD dies a quick death rather than a slow one and WE ALL KNOW it is dying, and it will take radio with it if it actually were to become successful, but then again elephants could fly if they had wings. Consolidation is the cancer in radio, the sound is fine especially on FM. Digital radio is not working anywhere in the world, it's dying in Australia, Canada, the UK, on and on, how can you guys actually think it is going to be successful?? It is a non-answer to a problem which has nothing to do with fidelity, it has to do with content, since consolidation started it has been all downhill.

 

[SUPERCASTER]

I also love radio but sincerely hope that HD dies a quick death rather than a slow one and WE ALL KNOW it is dying, and it will take radio with it if it actually were to become successful, but then again elephants could fly if they had wings. Consolidation is the cancer in radio, the sound is fine especially on FM. Digital radio is not working anywhere in the world, it's dying in Australia, Canada, the UK, on and on, how can you guys actually think it is going to be successful?? It is a non-answer to a problem which has nothing to do with fidelity, it has to do with content, since consolidation started it has been all downhill.

Yes, HD Radio does far more harm then any possible good. It's a defective, inefficient, interference creating/prone system that benefits few except iBiquity, the HD cartel and transmitter manufacturers.

 

[SUPERCASTER]

If the demise of HD Radio drags on for another decade it likely will drag analog AM/FM broadcasting down with it, as resources and attention are diverted away from broadcast radio's true problem, lack of much compelling content.

The time for broadcast radio being the world's only available wireless or portable jukebox is almost over.

 

[2NDGENRADIO]

HD Radio has nothing to do with more programming choices. The alliance wants to sell data streams to entities outside radio and they are willling to sacrifice clear reception of your program channel to to it.