Category Archives: HD Radio

Is AM revitalization a cover to force an all-digital transition?

We received a couple of comments on my post about the revitalization of AM radio pointing to pieces that make convincing arguments that it was not a mere suggestion made at NAB last week to go all-digital with HD Radio … finish reading Is AM revitalization a cover to force an all-digital transition?

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Is AM radio worth revitalizing?

This week is the annual National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas, which brings thousands of broadcasters, manufacturers, producers and journalists together to talk about and see what’s next for broadcasting. Radio tends to play a very quiet second … finish reading Is AM radio worth revitalizing?

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Voice of Russia broadcasting to the US on HD Radio

Looking for an alternative perspective on world news on your FM dial? If you live in Chicago or Washington, DC you can now tune in the Russian government’s Voice of Russia service, which began broadcasting English language programming at the … finish reading Voice of Russia broadcasting to the US on HD Radio

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Sprint to add FM radio to smartphones – too little, too late?

The biggest radio news to come out of CES this week was Sprint’s announcement that it struck a deal to integrate FM radio tuners in some of its smartphones. Radio listening will be available through the forthcoming NextRadio tuner app … finish reading Sprint to add FM radio to smartphones – too little, too late?

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What might be in store for radio at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show

The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show kicks off on Tuesday and runs until Friday. As usual, I will be monitoring the announcements and news from the show for anything of import to radio, broadcast and online, podcasting and streaming. Announcements … finish reading What might be in store for radio at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show

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NAB debating the future life or death of AM Radio

Inside the radio industry there has been quite a bit of hand-wringing about the AM dial. Though conservative talk stations and sports stations in big markets continue to generate ratings and revenue, there’s an increasing recognition that other AM stations … finish reading NAB debating the future life or death of AM Radio

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Rough notes: where the radio spectrum is located (for radio)

In the face of a supposedly looming “spectrum crunch,” Congress and the President are endlessly threatening/promising to produce a conclusive compendium of where all the usable radio bands are presently located. I’m starting mine now for radio spectrum that is … finish reading Rough notes: where the radio spectrum is located (for radio)

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HD Radio smartphone prototype lands with a thud

Remember that HD Radio enabled smartphone set to debut at the National Association of Broadcasters show last week? There was hoopla–mostly in the industry–leading up to the show. And, then, radio silence. I looked for news reports all last week … finish reading HD Radio smartphone prototype lands with a thud

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HD Radio smartphone prototype to debut at NAB

Middle-tier radio owner Emmis Communications has announced that it will demonstrate an HD Radio equipped smartphone at a press event this coming Monday at the 2012 NAB Show. The prototype phone was developed in conjunction with Intel and iBiquity, which … finish reading HD Radio smartphone prototype to debut at NAB

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Grace Digital’s Mondo Wi-Fi looks like the Swiss Army knife of radios

This thing seriously looks like a radio geek’s dream come true. All it’s missing is shortwave. Grace Digital touts its new Mondo Wi-Fi Music Player and Internet Radio as receiving over 18,000 stations. Starting with analog and HD AM and … finish reading Grace Digital’s Mondo Wi-Fi looks like the Swiss Army knife of radios

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