Me thinks I hit a nerve!
From the number and intensity of the comments generated by the HD Radio discussion, it seems that there are some strong feelings. The fact that HD radio has been slow to take off is no doubt the result of several market and technical issues. Unlike DTV, of which I have more than a passing knowledge, HD radio was never mandated by the FCC. And unlike the DTV conversion, the analog stations will not cease to exist at a time certain. So it stands to reason that the adoption curve will be less steep than the DTV curve which is quite steep right now, a full 18 months away from analog shutdown.
For what it is worth, I am a firm believer that the “content” will drive the adoption or lack of adoption of HD Radio as it has with most other new technologies. (Remember VisiCcalc™ and the first PCs or “Bonanza” and the first color TVs?) As for the need to continually upgrade, that is just a byproduct of the digital age. It happens with new TVs, new mobile phones, and most anything digital.
No problem giving your comments here as long as we all stay with sharing ideas and opinions.
For what it is worth, I am a firm believer that the “content” will drive the adoption or lack of adoption of HD Radio as it has with most other new technologies. (Remember VisiCcalc™ and the first PCs or “Bonanza” and the first color TVs?) As for the need to continually upgrade, that is just a byproduct of the digital age. It happens with new TVs, new mobile phones, and most anything digital.
No problem giving your comments here as long as we all stay with sharing ideas and opinions.
posted by Jack Dominic at 3:50 PM
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Sorry Jack, but I find the HD Radio situation very amusing. More bad news tonight:
"The Light at the End of the Tunnel"
"The transition to digital has been a protracted struggle for radio broadcasters. It's now getting on late in 2007, and while an impressive number of radio stations have anted up and adopted HD Radio technology, few consumers have managed to muster much more than a ho- hum to the idea of adding a pricey new radio to their stable of legacy receivers. Yet just when it seems that things can get much worse, they may be
getting ready to..."
http://radiomagonline.com/digital_radio_update/digital-radio-update-090507/#eye
"IS IBIQUITY RENEGING ON A REBATE OFFER?"
"CGC #791 mentioned a limited-time price for the entry-level Radiosophy HD100 digital radio receiver and there was a handsome
rebate offered from iBiquity. It now appears that iBiquity's rebate
contractor is balking on issuing some rebates, and we'd like to
determine the extent of the problem. If you purchased the Radiosophy HD100 and were (a) given a rebate or (b) not given a rebate but believe that you properly filed all the material required for a rebate, we'd like to know. Please send mailto:r.gons...@ieee.org.
We'll let you know if significant trends develop."
http://www.bext.com/_CGC/2007/cgc807.htm
Hmmmm... financial problems?
"The new WiFi-pod - Radio dodges a bullet...for a nano-second"
http://www.hear2.com/2007/09/the-new-wifi-po.html#comments
No HD Radio in the new iPods - Bobby has been a bad boy by trying to jam LPAMs off the dial with adjacent-channel interference and will not get his wish for Christmas! I am officially declaring HD Radio DOA !
Notice how the Jackal uses your forum (or any forum) to merely badmouth HD and uses links from those who are also vehemently opposed to its development?
"You" have declared HD officially dead? You're ready to declare a winner in the first quarter of the football game, aren't you? Me, I'm a Yogi Berra guy, and it's early.
I agree with you, Jack. VXU's Rich Eisworth has said the same - it'll be about the content. That's why we're happy we've made the connection with Cinti Public Radio. It seems that public broadcasters "get it".
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