Re: [IRCA] Another Boston Acoustics Receptor HD Radio Review

[Russ Edmunds <wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- "Rene F. Tetro" <rene@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> out.
> 
> 
> On the whole, however, I have to say that the FM Iboc is indeed
> superior
> sounding to analog FM.  When switching between the main FM analog
> channel and its IBOC counterpart, there is a marked difference in
> audio
> quality.  The high end is largely much brighter and cleaner. 

*** Can you offer any insights as to the audio quality as compared with
an analog receiver setup which similarly emphasizes sound, or is that
the case with your comments already ?

 > 
> On the AM side, I was very disappointed.  I have several AM IBOC
> stations nearby that I used for testing:  WIP, WPEN, WDAS, and WOR.
> What disappointed me the most is that "static" and other noise is
> still
> an issue on AM, even with IBOC.  

*** This is probably even more significant in consideration of the time
of year - minimal to no thunderstorm activity...



Russ Edmunds
Blue Bell, PA  ( 360' ASL )
[15 mi NNW of Philadelphia]
40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20ID
<wb2bjh@xxxxxxxxx>
FM: Yamaha T-80 & APS9B @15'
AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop

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