Insight to IBOC 7 - May 2006
Part of the Radio magazine DAB Answer Series, the seventh installment of this recurring supplement provides a primer on the HD Radio system, which includes an overview of the components within. It also details the NPR Labs reception test of the Boston Acoustics Recepter HD radio receiver, and an interview with Gary Kline, the chairman of the HD Digital Radio Alliance Engineering Cooperative.
The HD Radio System
If you are relative newcomer to Ibiquity's HD Radio technology, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the alien hardware topology and a long list of acronyms.
Open Mic: Gary Kline
At the end of January, the HD Digital Radio Alliance formed the Engineering Cooperative to assist the engineering community within the group's partners
Better Recepter reception
In February, NPR Labs studied reports of reception difficulties with the Boston Acoustics Recepter HD Radio receiver.
A quick recap of NAB2006
Here are some of the prevailing ideas and themes from NAB2006.
Sample and Hold
A study explores the potential revenue streams of HD Radio.
Field Report: Day Sequerra M2.0
Being able to go back and forth easily between different HD Radio streams is educational in terms of processing--and being able to quickly study your competition's HD Radio audio, now that's what radio engineering is all about.
A Rosy Future for Radio
Bridge Ratings released its updated projections of consumer use of various forms of radio and digital media, and the results look good for radio -- at first glance.
Much Ado About HD Radio
I happened to flip through the 148-page Crutchfield catalog when it opened to page 23 and I saw a JVC car stereo with an LED readout that says HD RADIO. Could it be that this was the moment that so many people have dreamed about?
Maximized effort
Many readers have shared their varied opinions on HD Radio and the Digital Radio Alliance.
Tuning in with the Recepter
David Saviet reports on his experience with the Boston Acoustics Recepter HD receiver.
IBOC Installations
Radio magazine asked several stations about the options they chose and why.
The Art of Surround
With the latest product announcements for the consumer, it looks like surround-sound broadcasting and HD Radio are making more headway in the radio broadcasting arena.
Open Mic: Inside the HD Digital Radio Alliance
After the CES convention, Radio magazine talked to Peter Ferrara, president of the HD Digital Radio Alliance, about the new group's plans. Radio: The
Missing something
CES was a chance to show people that terrestrial radio was just as important today as it ever was. Unfortunately, digital terrestrial radio missed a major opportunity to shine.
Steady growth for digital audio
While terrestrial radio continues to develop and market a digital transmission system, other digital audio services are competing for the same listeners.
Better late than never
While the reasons for establishing the HD Digital Radio Alliance are valid, the Alliance should have been launched at least two years ago when the first digital receiver was sold.
Keep the HD Radio Rollout Simple
While radio waits for the mass rollout of receivers with HD Radio capability, personal electronics devices are bypassing terrestrial radio completely.
Idea for AM OBOC2 and/or AM EV-DO
Larry Ray's idea on how to use the existing AM band as redirect to an FM multicast station.
Alternatives to AM IBOC
IBOC continues to be a hot topic among readers. Read on to find out what they have to say.
Applied Technology: MPEG Surround for HD Radio
Stations are experimenting with a variety of ways to broadcast surround sound over the air, which could be a significant driver for the acceptance of HD Radio.
The current view
The various flavors of IBOC were common topics at the recent fall conventions. While many choose to deny it, the HD Radio rollout is here.
HD Radio News - Nov 2005
Recent headlines about HD Radio and IBOC from the Radio magazine IBOC Update.
Effective surround monitoring
The topic of surround sound has grow from a small topic to one of prominence at radio and audio engineering conferences.
Getting it
While there are still many opponents to the Ibiquity system, even these people are beginning to acknowledge that the system is here and is seeing acceptance.
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