Re: [IRCA] IBOC DX'ing

["Chris Black" <n1cp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

from David Gleason:
>>.. there is not a one out there [in broadcasting] who is trying  to kill 
>>DXing.

That may be technically true, but the effect is the same as if it were 
deliberate.

I certainly don't want to throw any gasoline on the fire and I have given up 
'personal attacks' for Lent, however this IS a subject very close the hearts 
of many DXers so I feel justified, as this is a radio forum, to comment.

I think it is a very relevant subject and as free citizens I think it is 
important to keep the heat on an issue as long as there is a possibility of 
victory, and from what I read, the jury is still out on IBOC. While some may 
be tired of the comments (I know one list moderator said that one negative 
comment on IBOC was enough and that they should not be repeated) others not 
technically inclined may get tired of endless posts about contours and other 
esoteric engineering terminology. That's fine. I go through my hundred 
messages a day and if I find two or three that I can learn from, then I feel 
OK.

I heard not long ago from a Northeastern broadcasting engineer who said in a 
private email, "get over it. IBOC is here to stay. If you don't like it, get 
another hobby". I thought that was pretty uncool, but I'll get over it and 
keep doing what I can to point out that "The Emperor has no clothes".

I also agree with previous posts that the real problem with radio is 
programming content. Maybe we will win and maybe we won't, but the radio 
hobbyist did not invent IBOC. This subject is not going to go away for a 
long time, and part of the "grieving process" that DXers are going through 
is to comment. And yes, many of the comments are and will be repetitive.

I just mailed my membership. Glad to be here. I have to get back to the Home 
now before they miss me.

73 and good DX
Chris Black
Cape Cod


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