Re: [IRCA] Stopping bad Radio

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Hi Craig:

Some other possibilities:

-It seems that KFBK and KGO out here reduce their own audio bandwidth to
avoid running into their own IBOC carriers  a few khz away, so it sounds
muffled and unappealing in analog mode (which is the mode in which 99% of
their listeners now receive it in).  This would seem to drive listeners
away who aren't aware of HD or don't want to pay for a new receiver.
-With the several second delay, fringe area reception that experiences
lock-unlock cycles could be pretty annoying
-You can't do live broadcasts with the delay, as in sporting events, etc.
-In addition to the cost of licensing fees, exciters, etc., "the auxiliary
tower that KFI now uses with 25 kW doesn't load up well with IBOC" (from
http://www.fybush.com/sites/2006/site-060120.html)  Since not all antennas
are up to the task, this would potentially require yet another major
capital outlay on the part of a station.

Kevin S.
Bainbridge Island, WA


> I ask for comments, additions, and/or corrections to this list.  I intend
> to
> post it on my web site.
>
>
>
> Craig Healy
>
> Providence, RI
>
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
>
>
> Reasons why HD Radio is bad for radio, and AM specifically.
>
> * The digital signals on either side of their assigned frequency damage
> other stations.
>
> * Coverage is far inferior to the analog signal and easily disrupted by
> electrical noise.
>
> * The interference generated may block EAS warnings.
>
> * The FCC has mandated a closed, proprietary system, rather than open
> standards.
>
> * Adoption of this will make perhaps a half billion analog radios
> obsolete.
>
> * The AM band does not penetrate steel and concrete buildings well.
>
> * Night skywave propagation allows stations hundreds of miles away to
> interfere.
>
> * The supposed improvement in sound is of lesser quality than analog of 50
> years ago.
>
> * It requires antennas beyond what the average person has or wants.
>
> * The receivers are too expensive and are not portable.
>
> * Smaller stations can not afford the equipment or licensing.
>
> * Some directional stations may not be able to meet the technical
> requirements.
>
> * It opens the door to pay-per-listen radio, removing free public
> airwaves.
>
> * The two digital carriers would not be allowed under analog FCC
> allocation
> rules.
>
> * Updating the technology would be impossible, unlike computer software.
>
> * The radios are not selling. Some that are sold are returned as
> "defective".
>
> * The interference removes peoples' ability to listen to more distant
> stations.
>
> * Neighboring countries will suffer interference.
>
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