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Sunday, January 22, 2006

High Definition technology now brings consumers improved audio that enables broadcasters of radio signals to send their signals digitally. The availability of excellent audio quality as well as additional multicasting gives you better sound and more selections. This is certainly technological progress in radio communications in view of the fact that prior to this time, all were transmitted in analog broadcasts. No longer will you hear static or fading signals. Now you will be able to see descriptive music listings as well as updates on conditions of weather and problems in traffic displayed on the screen of your radio. These are the latest in technological advancements in radio programming and are considered enhancements to radio programming. FM broadcasts are produced in excellent sound, and the AM broadcasts now sound like today’s FM stereo. There is optional advanced data and audio services, such as recording and storing music and audio programming for your listening pleasure and convenience, real-time traffic information to assist you in navigating your automobile, and a ‘buy’ button to enable you to purchase music and buy event tickets, and other services. Broadcasters can offer multiple types of content from the same position on the dial as well as using digital signals along the same airwaves as analog. Any radio station will give you this enhanced service with the purchase of replacement or add-on components for your home or mobile stereo systems.
The excitement of major radio broadcasters was demonstrated in their support at a recent Electronics show where announcement was made of their plans to upgrade thousands of stations for High Definition radio, and so far, more than 300 have been already been completed. Companies are beginning to show off new High Definition radios in trade shows with prices beginning at around $150. New cars are beginning to appear with High Definition radio, and plans are underway for MP3 players and cell phones to be equipped with advanced HD technology.
The best part of this technological advancement is it is absolutely free. There is no subscription fee and you don’t have to sign up with any company. Broadcasters don’t have to stop analog broadcasting to add new digital channels so the audience is never compelled to upgrade. The changeover by broadcasters and consumers is easy because the existing analog service will be used as long as is necessary. You will still be able to listen to your favorite stations on either the old stations or your new signal receiver.
To listen to High Definition radio programming, the consumer must purchase and install the necessary equipment and locate a station that is transmitting a High Definition broadcast. Click on to the following links to find out which stations broadcast in High Definition, the types of High Definition receivers that are available, and where you may buy a High Definition radio.






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