Re: [Swlfest] OT?: Digital radio HD

[Richard Cuff <rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx>]

Good, succinct summary of the importance of content as the
distinguishing difference!

Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA

On 1/8/06, Sid Rice <kb3jam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Just my opinion but the issue with broadcast radio AM/FM is not the signal
> method its what they have for content.  WHYY (NPR) has good content and I
> listen to them.  Sirius for example has so much more choice (not being part
> of the clear channel effect).  Also as Mark has pointed out IBOC is not the
> same quality as Sirius or XM.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Sid
>
>
> On 1/8/06 12:34 PM, "Mark Phillips" <g7ltt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Erm,  the digital transmission of which you speak are not near XM and
> > Sirius. HD radio is otherwise known as IBOC (as those that attended my
> > forum last year will know)
> >
> > IBOC/HD radio is a simultaneous broadcast on the same carrier as the
> > regular station. In other words, if the radio stations analogue output
> > is 97.5MHz FM then the HD output is there also.  There is no spearate HD
> > band.
> >
> > Would this be the right time to start trashing IBOC (It Buggers Other
> > Channels)?
> >
> > For those that are interested, XM and Sirius transmit about 50 watts in
> > the 2.2-2.4GHz range.
> >
> > Mark, G7LTT/KC2ENI
> > Randolph, NJ
> > http://www.g7ltt.com
> >
> >
> > WagnerND@xxxxxxx wrote:
> >> In a message dated 1/8/2006 2:16:23 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> >> SaulBro@xxxxxxx writes:
> >>
> >>     Hi everyone,
> >>
> >>     Last week I attended the launch of WHYY-FM's digital HD channel here
> >>     in Philadelphia.  CEO Bill Marrazzo and "Fresh Air" host Terry Gross
> >>     pressed the big button to inaugurate the service.  I had the
> >>     opportunity to publicly question the chief engineer about possible
> >>     IBOQ interference to weaker adjacent channels.  The food was great!
> >>     But that ain't all...
> >>
> >>     I won the "door prize", a Boston Acoustics Recepter Radio HD!  (I
> >>     should only be so lucky with the raffles at SWL Fest)    What a nice
> >>     little unit...great sound even without tone control, and I haven't
> >>     even bothered to set up the second speaker for stereo.   WHYY's HD
> >>     channel does drop out on occasion, but all in all pretty good
> >>     reception if I set the unit in a good place and extend the wire
> >>     antenna.  I'd be interested in hearing of others' experiences with
> >>     similar units.
> >>
> >>     I was shocked, after an internet search, to find that the radio
> >>     sells for no less than $499!    It would be lovely to keep it, but I
> >>     am thinking seriously of selling it.  It does give me several hours
> >>     of BBC World Service in the morning, the ability to catch various
> >>     programs at times other than their broadcast on the regular FM
> >>     channel, and lots of classical music on WHYY;  I've listened to a
> >>     few other HD channels from other stations, but I'm not sure my
> >>     listening interests justify keeping it.  So if any of you might be
> >>     interested, please let me know...I could, of course, bring it to the
> >>     SWL Fest for examination or purchase.   Full details at
> >>     <http://www.bostonacoustics.com/home_product.aspx?product_id=325>.
> >>
> >>     Cheers,
> >>
> >>     Saul Broudy
> >>     Philadelphia, PA
> >>     215-567-0193
> >>     Cell:  215-356-2136
> >>
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> >> Saul, I too have a new Boston Acoustic Receptor radio, and another HD
> >> Receiver on the way, a Radiosophy Multi Stream (marketing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> <mailto:marketing@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>) , Might I suggest that you hang onto
> >> your excellent Boston Acoustics Receptor for just a little longer, at
> >> least until you can see what direction the digital streams are taking. I
> >> really don't expect digital Broadcasting to overtake traditional analog
> >> Broadcasting as there are not many home digital receivers available and
> >> they are not about to replace all of the Bose's (and similar premium
> >> receivers already in service.all over the world.
> >> But, as I expect a slow penetration of the market by digital, there just
> >> may be a few interesting new transmission services coming out soon that
> >> only receivers such as your Receptor can receive. Also, as the digital
> >> transmissions are using frequencies very close to XM & Serius just
> >> perhaps the addition of a $49.00 Terk antenna may allow us to receive
> >> them)?).
> >> Good luck & see you at the Fest, John Wagner, Pickerington, Ohio
> >>
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