Broadcast Electronics Demos HD Radio at ITU Telecom World 2006
Broadcast Electronics (BE) and Metro Radio in cooperation with Ibiquity Digital conducted the first HD Radio demonstration at the ITU Telecom World 2006 conference this week
Honda to Offer XM in Vehicles for 2007
XM Satellite Radio announced that American Honda Motor has agreed to factory install its satellite-radio service.
Planning for a digital future
In 2005 American Tower was approached by current and prospective tenants to consider modifying the aging antenna and its combiners to transmit HD Radio. The result of this project is an antenna installation with greater capacity, additional redundancy, and natural transition path for the stations to go digital.
How to make HD Radio succeed: do nothing
Broadcasters, Ibiquity and the HD Digital Radio Alliance are all trying hard to make HD Radio a success. This is all good, but the truth is that for HD Radio to succeed, broadcasters should not have to do anything.
NPR Posts List of Recommended HD Radio Receivers
Looking for an HD Radio receiver? NPR Labs has published this list of four recommended radios.
AAC Option Added to Eureka 147
World DMB has released further details of its plans to create a choice of audio coding for digital audio broadcasting (DAB).
Nautel, Kintronic Labs Conduct Digital Radio Seminars in Mexico
Nautel and Kintronic Labs conducted full-day technical seminars titled AM and FM Digital Radio Systems and Solutions in Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico, on Nov. 7 and Nov. 9.
Brazil Moves Forward with HD Radio
Brazilian broadcasters have formed the Brazilian Alliance for Digital Radio to promote and support the deployment of HD Radio technology in that country.
Open Mic: Barry Thomas
Lincoln Financial Media's VP of Engineering Barry Thomas discusses the company's HD Radio roll-out.
Implementing Surround
When WGUC initially made the transition to HD Radio in 2003 it was looking forward to the added benefits it would bring, such as the ability to broadcast 5.1 surround sound. The station is now transmitting surround broadcasts whenever possible.
Sample and Hold
The number of stations transmitting HD Radio signals has nearly doubled since September 2005, and Ibiquity hopes to see 1,200 stations on the air by the end of this year.
Who was first?
Simply asking "who was first?" doesn't always yield the correct answer. The truth is that KDKA and Marconi just marketed themselves better than the others.
HD Radio for a statewide network
Radio magazine has covered several HD Radio installations at the commercial broadcast stations, so it was time to look at noncommercial side of radio to see how one radio network was making the change to HD Radio.
Tools for installing and maintaining an HD Radio system
Ibiquity continues to develop the tools and resources available to stations adopting HD Radio technology. They recently released four white papers that cover networking assessments for HD Radio, which provide useful information to stations making the HD Radio transition.
XM Launches XM-4 Satellite
XM Satellite Radio successfully launched its XM-4 satellite.
HD Radio Hits 1,000 Station Mark
WIYY-FM 97.9 (98 Rock) in Baltimore carries the official distinction of being the 1,000th station to broadcast with HD Radio technology.
Ibiquity Offers HD Radio Rebate Program
A new HD Radio holiday rebate program from Ibiquity will provide as much as a $50 rebate on certain HD Radio receivers.
What do consumers know?
It is encouraging to hear that more receivers are becoming available, although many of them will not be ready for the upcoming holiday season.
Continental Lensa Signs HD Radio License Agreement
Continental Lensa is the first licensed HD Radio broadcast equipment manufacturer outside of North America.
Ibiquity Offers Promotional Radios to Stations
HD Radio broadcasters across the country will begin new promotions this winter by giving away thousands of new radios.
Colorado Symphony Orchestra Opens Season with Live 5.1 Surround Sound Broadcast
KVOD, Denver, will broadcast the Colorado Symphony Orchestra's 2006-2007 Masterworks season opening program on Sept. 16 in 5.1 surround sound, using Neural Audio's 5.1 technology for analog and HD Radio.
Sirius Files with FCC for Additional Satellite
Sirius Satellite Radio has filed an application for authority to launch and operate an additional satellite to enhance its services. The new satellite is being referred to as Sirius FM-5. It would be placed into a geostationary orbit.
DRM Shows New Receivers at IBC
The latest DRM-capable, multi-standard consumer products will arrive at the DRM booth at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam.
A report card on HD Radio
The last time I conducted my field study on HD Radio in the stores was in the August 2005 issue. Unfortunately, not much has changed.
The task of going digital
Is it possible to install HD Radio with a multicast signal in just 45 days?
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