Re: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

["Tim Kridel" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Good points, although I disagree that the iPhone is a viable choice for
streaming. It uses EDGE, which is pokey to the point that it doesn't support
a good streaming experience, based on my tests of dozens of other EDGE
handsets over the years.



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On Behalf Of Craig Healy
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 9:40 AM
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Subject: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

I'ts July, so I can turn loose a monthly post on IBOC..  Delete it now if it
spoils your day.  (grin)

On Friday Apple released the long-awaited iPhone, which they tout as "the
best iPod ever".  Projected sales are 7 million for the remainder of 2007
and 15 million in 2008.  The iPhone has significant internet connectivity
ability, plus there are rumors that Cisco is working on a way to connect it
to corporate networks.  That will filter down to better personal connection
abilities as well.

If we add another 15 million to the iPhone sales for 2009, assuming that
V2.0 of the device is as popular, then 37 million iPhones will be out there
by the end of that year.  Compare 37 million units to the 2 million IBOC
radios iBiquity set as a goal by 2010.  Far more people will be able to get
streaming audio than HD Radio.  Yet iBiquity and it's supporters refuse to
even consider this.

Streaming audio is the way to get digital audio to the listener.  Cell phone
coverage currently is exceptional.  It no doubt exceeds by a significant
amount the projected IBOC coverage, even if it's on every station.  I will
ignore the interference and weak IBOC signals which significantly detract
from HD Radio coverage.  Even IBOC's best case scenario is worse than the
reach of streaming.

Streaming has unlimited channels, and better data rates.  Other than the
monopolistic power and money grab of SoundExchange and their members, there
is nothing in the way of streaming audio.  Private streams of your own
content are easy to set up, and beyond the reach of any rights fees.

HD Radio is obsolete right out of the box.  It's silly to drive full speed
down a dead end street.

Craig Healy
Providence, RI

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