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.

Open Mic 

Lincoln Financial Media's VP of Engineering Barry Thomas discusses the company's HD Radio roll-out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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