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hd2 cc rollout..memphis

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smashedcd

ok i am listning to the hd2 stream of rock 103..damnit this sucks! this is the greatest radio station on fm radio! and its in memphis! :) and im not! :(..the 64k stream online sounds great. sounds like an aor station of about 1978. kinda like well rock 103 in the late 70s! anyway anyone actually have an hd radio? and is anyone actually listning? didnt check out the others as i dont like hip hop or top 40..<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
 
> ok i am listning to the hd2 stream of rock 103..damnit this
> sucks! this is the greatest radio station on fm radio! and
> its in memphis! :) and im not! :(..the 64k stream online
> sounds great. sounds like an aor station of about 1978.
> kinda like well rock 103 in the late 70s! anyway anyone
> actually have an hd radio? and is anyone actually listning?
> didnt check out the others as i dont like hip hop or top
> 40..
>

I don't have a HD radio, but would like to check out the internet stream!
 
> > ok i am listning to the hd2 stream of rock 103..damnit
> this
> > sucks! this is the greatest radio station on fm radio! and
>
> > its in memphis! :) and im not! :(..the 64k stream online
> > sounds great. sounds like an aor station of about 1978.
> > kinda like well rock 103 in the late 70s! anyway anyone
> > actually have an hd radio? and is anyone actually
> listning?
> > didnt check out the others as i dont like hip hop or top
> > 40..
> >
>
> I don't have a HD radio, but would like to check out the
> internet stream!
>

I personally can't wait to check out the classic hip-hop stream on the other side of K97.
 
> I personally can't wait to check out the classic hip-hop
> stream on the other side of K97.

Dude, do you think you can be all crunk with that pink hair??? : )

It was good to finally meet you Tuesday night and thanks for being my wine waiter on the patio....
<P ID="signature">______________
FJC</P>
 
hd2 big pimpin...

> ok i am listning to the hd2 stream of rock 103..damnit this
> sucks! this is the greatest radio station on fm radio! and
> its in memphis! :) and im not! :(..the 64k stream online
> sounds great. sounds like an aor station of about 1978.
> kinda like well rock 103 in the late 70s! anyway anyone
> actually have an hd radio? and is anyone actually listning?
> didnt check out the others as i dont like hip hop or top
> 40..
>
Yep its pretty cool. Ive only heard it a couple of times. But most of the other times Ive been at 103 filling in for people.
 
john boy and billy???

is that john boy and billy on 103 hd2? sure sounds like them doing the classic rock garage liners..<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
 
Re: john boy and billy???

> is that john boy and billy on 103 hd2? sure sounds like them
> doing the classic rock garage liners..
>

i can't seem to find a link to the stream. I'd like to hear this!
 
Re: john boy and billy???

> > is that john boy and billy on 103 hd2? sure sounds like
> them
> > doing the classic rock garage liners..
> >
>
> i can't seem to find a link to the stream. I'd like to hear
> this!
>
http://www.clearchannelmusic.com/hdradio/<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

Somebody clue me in to HD radio. Are the multiple channels just more soul-less automated or syndicated or satellited rot, or will it mean actual employment for flesh and blood people?
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> Somebody clue me in to HD radio. Are the multiple channels
> just more soul-less automated or syndicated or satellited
> rot, or will it mean actual employment for flesh and blood
> people?
>
the hd channels in memphis are jukeboxes. no djs. no commercials. dont know about the other companies or what they plan to do. somebody is employed, someone has to put the music in.<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> > Somebody clue me in to HD radio. Are the multiple
> channels
> > just more soul-less automated or syndicated or satellited
> > rot, or will it mean actual employment for flesh and blood
>
> > people?
> >
> the hd channels in memphis are jukeboxes. no djs. no
> commercials. dont know about the other companies or what
> they plan to do. somebody is employed, someone has to put
> the music in.
>

That's because it isn't financially viable at this point to have on-air personalities. I have read articles that state that it's very possible later, like when HD becomes more well-known to the general public, that on-air personalities will be hired.
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> That's because it isn't financially viable at this point to
> have on-air personalities. I have read articles that state
> that it's very possible later, like when HD becomes more
> well-known to the general public, that on-air personalities
> will be hired.
>

More likely the main channel jocks will be told to VT it...for no extra money.

Sorry guys, I just can't get excited about HD radio. Hope I'm wrong.<P ID="signature">______________
Never hold a cat and a dustbuster at the same time.</P>
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> > > Somebody clue me in to HD radio. Are the multiple
> > channels
> > > just more soul-less automated or syndicated or
> satellited
> > > rot, or will it mean actual employment for flesh and
> blood
> >
> > > people?
> > >
> > the hd channels in memphis are jukeboxes. no djs. no
> > commercials. dont know about the other companies or what
> > they plan to do. somebody is employed, someone has to put
> > the music in.
> >
>
> That's because it isn't financially viable at this point to
> have on-air personalities. I have read articles that state
> that it's very possible later, like when HD becomes more
> well-known to the general public, that on-air personalities
> will be hired.
>


Seems to me that since they get rid of as many jocks as they can by v/t and sat anyway, it surely wouldn't be different with two or three more stations basically sharing the signal.
If anything, I'd bet they'll make whomever live they have left at each station take on additional responsibilities for the hd channels, and probably with little or no extra pay.

They'll probably just run the same spots, throw in an occasional liner, and try to prove that their new channel is the best.

They dump live on-air personalities because of all the savings like salary, insurance, unemployment, liability, etc.

If anyone thinks that the hd channels are going to be a boon for live on-air jobs
for people, you may need to put that pipe away.Seriously, Do you really think any group will spend the money to build two or three additional studios on their properties?

Much less trying to get a "Morning show" or "Afternoon" show for each.

The key is: They don't have to!

Look for the IT and computer guy to make a little extra...but if I were a part-timer or somebody looking for a live on-air shot, I wouldn't bank on a slew of on-air jobs opening because of it.

Maybe an occasional dubber to shoot spots to the different bodies...but I seriously doubt much of anything else.

Maybe I'm wrong.I'm getting older, meaner, and more cynical every day.
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> > That's because it isn't financially viable at this point
> to
> > have on-air personalities. I have read articles that state
>
> > that it's very possible later, like when HD becomes more
> > well-known to the general public, that on-air
> personalities
> > will be hired.
> >
>
> More likely the main channel jocks will be told to VT
> it...for no extra money.
>
> Sorry guys, I just can't get excited about HD radio. Hope
> I'm wrong.
>
when they start the VT'ing, the trackers will be paid. That's the way CC does it. You VT for another station, you get paid. It may not be a lot, but it's money.
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> They dump live on-air personalities because of all the
> savings like salary, insurance, unemployment, liability,
> etc.

You know, this is all very interesting. And, at the risk of being flamed, here are some thoughts…

Reading this string, one gets the impression that a discrete group of radio professionals having a feeling of entitlement here: “If Clear Channel adds more program streams, they owe us employment!”

Oh, really?!

Now, I am no apologist for Clear Channel, or any other broadcast company. But, let’s look at HD from the company perspective for a moment. The business model broadcast companies worked under in the past is changing. The days when a market will have only a couple of dozen program streams are over. Now, traditional broadcasters have to deal with a simmering soup of competing media; there is iPod, satellite, added HD channels, and emerging Internet technologies (and this is the future biggie – when WiFi is available on small devices, choice will be unlimited). Cell phones have even bit into the former dominance of the medium. Yikes.

Now, take into account that as programming choices grow almost exponentially, ad revenue to the broadcast companies isn’t growing at a rate anywhere near the pace that competitive choices increase. Yes, the market niche the broadcasters enjoy will shrink.

So, what’s a company to do? It has to add streams to its sticks, but gets little in return for doing so. All this costs money, of course, and returns little. So, sure, you will see mico-formats with VTing and jockless presentation. Formats will originate from central locations and will be WanCast to the local stations. And, yes, these streams will be sold in combo with the big analog stream. There is no way around it, it seems.

So, those working in the industry will need to learn to adapt. Yes, that means VTing, multi-tasking, learning a new skill, and the like. Radio stations will continue using technology to further streamline operations. Those who can work within this system will be better positioned than those who can.

Do I like what has happened to the industry? No. But, I understand it. And, I also understand that things will continue to move in the same direction. HD is just another part of the big picture.

And, it’s not just radio. The same thing is happening in TV. As the DTV revolution rolls to its ultimate conclusion, markets will see the number of local program streams double or triple (WKNO, for instance, has three different streams now – two digital and one analog). TV is also having to do more with less. It’s just the nature of the beast

It sucks, but…

DE
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> > > That's because it isn't financially viable at this point
>
> > to
> > > have on-air personalities. I have read articles that
> state
> >
> > > that it's very possible later, like when HD becomes more
>
> > > well-known to the general public, that on-air
> > personalities
> > > will be hired.
> > >
> >
> > More likely the main channel jocks will be told to VT
> > it...for no extra money.
> >
> > Sorry guys, I just can't get excited about HD radio. Hope
> > I'm wrong.
> >
> when they start the VT'ing, the trackers will be paid.
> That's the way CC does it. You VT for another station, you
> get paid. It may not be a lot, but it's money.

Bill...I don't think they'll even have to voice track. Just pay somebody to do some liners, hook up the emergency alert system, run the spots for free on it to draw advertisers to the main channel. Basically, they get three or more stations for the price of one (which they're already paying for). That price includes labor, materials, utilities and etc. already.No additional lease, no additional insurance coverage, or anything.

It's all about the Benjamins, and some may even end up with some sort of LMA, lease or franchise or something where they collect a certain amount and let whoever's paying them do whatever they like.
If that happened...at least you might get some fun "pirate" type radio.

In the end...I think this will be every bit as big a deal as AM STEREO.
Man, do you remember how many of us rushed to buy THOSE recievers? Whooooo!
>
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> It sucks, but…


DE,

That is one of the best explanations of what's headed our way - and why - that I've seen. Well said!



--"Open the doors, Hal..."
--"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that..."
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> > Somebody clue me in to HD radio. Are the multiple
> channels
> > just more soul-less automated or syndicated or satellited
> > rot, or will it mean actual employment for flesh and blood
>
> > people?
> >
> the hd channels in memphis are jukeboxes. no djs. no
> commercials. dont know about the other companies or what
> they plan to do. somebody is employed, someone has to put
> the music in.
>
Hmmm, guess I'd better figure out why the heck I'm standing in that control room. lol

-mel
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> > > > That's because it isn't financially viable at this
> point
> >
> > > to
> > > > have on-air personalities. I have read articles that
> > state
> > >
> > > > that it's very possible later, like when HD becomes
> more
> >
> > > > well-known to the general public, that on-air
> > > personalities
> > > > will be hired.
> > > >
> > >
> > > More likely the main channel jocks will be told to VT
> > > it...for no extra money.
> > >
> > > Sorry guys, I just can't get excited about HD radio.
> Hope
> > > I'm wrong.
> > >
> > when they start the VT'ing, the trackers will be paid.
> > That's the way CC does it. You VT for another station, you
>
> > get paid. It may not be a lot, but it's money.
>
> Bill...I don't think they'll even have to voice track. Just
> pay somebody to do some liners, hook up the emergency alert
> system, run the spots for free on it to draw advertisers to
> the main channel. Basically, they get three or more stations
> for the price of one (which they're already paying for).
> That price includes labor, materials, utilities and etc.
> already.No additional lease, no additional insurance
> coverage, or anything.
>
> It's all about the Benjamins, and some may even end up with
> some sort of LMA, lease or franchise or something where they
> collect a certain amount and let whoever's paying them do
> whatever they like.
> If that happened...at least you might get some fun "pirate"
> type radio.
>
> In the end...I think this will be every bit as big a deal as
> AM STEREO.
> Man, do you remember how many of us rushed to buy THOSE
> recievers? Whooooo!
> >
>
i never could find one :)<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
 
Re: hd radio, the real story

> > In the end...I think this will be every bit as big a deal
> as
> > AM STEREO.
> > Man, do you remember how many of us rushed to buy THOSE
> > recievers? Whooooo!
> > >
> >
> i never could find one :)
>

And have you seen a HD radio?? Me eithier!
 
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