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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Effective surround monitoring
The topic of surround sound has grow from a small topic to one of prominence at radio and audio engineering conferences.
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.
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.
HD Radio News - Nov 2005
Recent headlines about HD Radio and IBOC from the Radio magazine IBOC Update.
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.
Respectfully yours
Radio magazine's editorial coverage has sparked various responses from its readers, from the late-summer hurricanes to IBOC. Find out what people have to say.
Yet another step closer to HD Radio
Tuning in HD Radio
The menu of available receivers continues to grow.
Case Study: Installing multicast
Broadcasters have sought the killer application for FM HD Radio, and at first glance it looked like program-service data was going to be it.
IBOC and data
The real return of migrating to IBOC comes down to the simple fact that it levels the playing field.
Digital radio? What's that?
Radio has its work cut out for it because HD Radio is the best-kept secret.
Open Mic
Every radio engineer has his favorite songs that he uses to adjust a station's processing or evaluate performance.
Slow and Steady HD Radio Rollout
This graph shows that consumers will increase their investment in HD Radio-capable receivers over the next decade.
Practicalities of surround
While the standard defines the basic operation of the trasnmission system, the enhanced functions of data, surround sound and multicast operation have yet to be fully defined.
Notes on NRSC-5 and IBOC
When the FCC asked for comments on NRSC-5, we asked readers to share their thoughts with us also. The response was overwhelming.
One step closer
Let NRSC-5 determine the basic operation of the system, which it has done. The added features and enhancements are needed, but they can wait until the next standards-setting announcement.
Maximized data
Data networks have extended beyond basic bit shuffling. They now have support applications for nearly every function of the station.
The extra bits in IBOC
Data has always been a part of the IBOC plan, but it is just being recognized for its current and future capabilities.
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