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Tag Archives: HD Radio
Clear Channel: fixed date for digital AM conversion would be “challenging”
Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai and his Chief of Staff Matthew Berry conferenced with two executives from Clear Channel on Wednesday. They talked up a variety of issues. The meeting’s last item caught my eye. I presume from the language … finish reading Clear Channel: fixed date for digital AM conversion would be “challenging”
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?
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
Posted in HD Radio, international, shortwave, Uncategorized
Tagged HD Radio, shortwave, Voice of Russia
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Radio revenue up in 2012, especially on digital platforms
The commercial radio business is looking stronger, especially on digital platforms. Terrestrial and digital radio revenue went up in 2012, with 4th quarter revenues surging even more. That’s according to a report from the Radio Advertising Bureau. Revenue from commercial … finish reading Radio revenue up in 2012, especially on digital platforms
Posted in commercial radio, economics
Tagged advertising, digital, HD Radio, revenue, spots, streaming
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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?
Posted in electronics, HD Radio, mobile, mobile radio
Tagged Android, app, EVO, FM radio, HD Radio, HTC, iPhone, NextRadio, smartphone, Windows
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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
Posted in cloud radio, electronics, HD Radio, Internet radio, mobile radio
Tagged Apple, Bluetooth, CES, Consumer Electronics Show, HD Radio, Internet radio, iRadio, Pandora, streaming
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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
Posted in HD Radio, sports radio, talk radio
Tagged AM Radio, analog, digital radio, digitization, HD Radio, National Association of Broadcasters
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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
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
Posted in HD Radio, mobile, mobile radio
Tagged Emmis Communications, HD Radio, iBiqui, smartphone
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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
Posted in cloud radio, HD Radio, Internet radio
Tagged Grace Digital, Grace Digital Mondo, HD Radio, Internet radio, wi-fi
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