KHTC HD-3 All weather?

[jras20]

Why is KHTC's HD-3 channel all weather? They should put a moving format or something like that, I dont think people will pay that kind of money for a HD radio to hear NOAA. Would they?

 

[thathoustonradiogeek]

I already can listen to NOAA/NWS radio (in addition to AM/FM and TV 2-13) on my little Sony Walkman. $25.

 

[stevenNOLA]

Good Gulf of Mexico coverage for mariners? The NOAA radio station is hard to receive more than about 25 miles out.

 

[ilistentotheradio]

Good Gulf of Mexico coverage for mariners? The NOAA radio station is hard to receive more than about 25 miles out.

Hey now, there's a good theory.

 

[jras20]

Good Gulf of Mexico coverage for mariners? The NOAA radio station is hard to receive more than about 25 miles out.

Hey now, there's a good theory.

I guess that may explain it then, didnt think of that, I almost wish KMAT would do that now that I think about it!

 

[Mediafrog+]

Good Gulf of Mexico coverage for mariners? The NOAA radio station is hard to receive more than about 25 miles out.

Years ago the longwave beacon "GLS" in Galveston on 206 kHz ran weather forecasts along with their morse code identifier. With 2kw, they had a tremendous groundwave signal that covered a huge area. I recall hearing them at midday in the Texas Panhandle, over 650 miles away. I imagine coverage over water was spectacular. I haven't checked in a long time, but I believe they cut the power, dropped the voice content, and are now just another direction finder.

Mariners also had weather info delivered by shortwave fax, teletype and voice in the past, but much, if not most of that has been replaced by newer technology.

 

[stevenNOLA]

Speaking of modern technology... XM offers a very comprehensive solution for offshore data services. With regard to NOAA radio, I've been out as far as 50 miles and it's audible but fades and has lots of interference. Also, think of a 15' lightening rod pointing straight up in the air with an electrical storm approaching.


I'm sure KHTC can reliable reach 90+ miles offshore with their tower placement. (I bet they get lots of ratings from out in the gulf. LOL)

 

[pepe]

I suspect they're putting the WX from NOAA on their HD2 channel for testing purposes. Can't imagine it's to attract an audience.

Also, the FCC required reduced power on all HD transmissions dramatically limits the signal reach. As I understand it, the HD signals are supposed to be 1% of the analog. Therefore if KHTC's analog channel is putting out 90-thousand watts, their HD channel is supposed to only use 1% of that--900 watts. My understanding of all this may be wrong.

However, if my information is correct....it would appear this is an inherant issues with HD.

 

[TexasTuner]

The "all weather, all the time" on 107.5's HD-3 is for testing only, so I'm told by their CE. I get it just fine on my Accurian in Mo City. Not something I'd like to listen to all the time, but at least there are now two stations running an HD-3 stream (KUHF is the other one).

Texas Tuner

 

[CW]

I suspect they're putting the WX from NOAA on their HD2 channel for testing purposes. Can't imagine it's to attract an audience.

Also, the FCC required reduced power on all HD transmissions dramatically limits the signal reach. As I understand it, the HD signals are supposed to be 1% of the analog. Therefore if KHTC's analog channel is putting out 90-thousand watts, their HD channel is supposed to only use 1% of that--900 watts. My understanding of all this may be wrong.

However, if my information is correct....it would appear this is an inherant issues with HD.

HD is 10% of the analog...not 1%. The digital at the 10% of analog ERP will have the approximately the same coverage in the hybrid digital (HD) mode....at that level the 50/50 range is about the same of analog, all other things being equal.

 

[CW]

I suspect they're putting the WX from NOAA on their HD2 channel for testing purposes. Can't imagine it's to attract an audience.

Also, the FCC required reduced power on all HD transmissions dramatically limits the signal reach. As I understand it, the HD signals are supposed to be 1% of the analog. Therefore if KHTC's analog channel is putting out 90-thousand watts, their HD channel is supposed to only use 1% of that--900 watts. My understanding of all this may be wrong.

However, if my information is correct....it would appear this is an inherant issues with HD.

HD is 10% of the analog...not 1%. The digital at the 10% of analog ERP will have the approximately the same coverage in the hybrid digital (HD) mode....at that level the 50/50 range is about the same of analog, all other things being equal.

Disregard last post.....(thats what I get for posting at 3am....I NEED to go to sleep; its been a long week)

 

[jras20]

From using the Accurian, if I can get a clean stereo sound I get the HD signal. I need to get a new setup out there to pick up HD signals any idea of where I can get a good FM outdoor antenna?

 

[mrtexmex2007]

Is their anyway I coud get Hd radio on my Car Stereo? I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox and I like the stereo, is their anyway I could add Hd radio without changing my stereo?

 

[ilistentotheradio]

Is their anyway I coud get Hd radio on my Car Stereo? I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox and I like the stereo, is their anyway I could add Hd radio without changing my stereo?

crutchfield has add-on tuners that will go to aux or an fm transmitter.

 

[mrtexmex2007]

crutchfield has add-on tuners that will go to aux or an fm transmitter.
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Crutchfield? whats that?

 

[ilistentotheradio]

crutchfield has add-on tuners that will go to aux or an fm transmitter.

Crutchfield? whats that?
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crutchfield.com

befriend google, and your life will be easier.

 

[mrtexmex2007]

crutchfield has add-on tuners that will go to aux or an fm transmitter.

Crutchfield? whats that?

crutchfield.com

befriend google, and your life will be easier.
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I use yahoo, and yes thats what I did and I found it thank you

 

[-juan-]

crutchfield has add-on tuners that will go to aux or an fm transmitter.

Crutchfield? whats that?

crutchfield.com

befriend google, and your life will be easier.

I use yahoo, and yes thats what I did and I found it thank you
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My advise, just buy the new headset new. I was thinking of adding the external tuner, but when I went to pick one up, the charges just kept pilling up. Just the Tuner itself is expensive. They add all the costs of these wires and then they add labor because they have to hide the tuner and make a seperate electric current for it. I just went ahead bought a new stereo, it was a lot cheaper and I installed it myself. Now I just need the speakers.