A fictitious interview with two of Radio's most prominent but dead founding fathers about the State of Radio. (Satire/Humor)
Many radio listeners are confused about HD Radio. They hear their favorite station talking about it but aren't sure if they are hearing the result of it. Read what HD Radio is, and is not - in simple terms.
Legendary radio personality, Paul Harvey, turns 90 today!
Paul Harvey has accomplished much in his many years in back of the microphone. The Radio Hall of Fame commentator - who is listened to by 22 million people each week - also has the longest continuing sponsorship record in broadcast history. Read more.
More: Profile of Paul Harvey
This year, iBiguity - HD Radio's daddy - says 20 next-generation HD Radio components will be on display from companies like Integra, McIntosh Laboraties, and Yamaha.
In a press release, iBiguity says, "HD Radio technology is fast becoming a must-have feature for any comprehensive, top-shelf custom or retrofitted home audio entertainment system – including those in the high-end and mid-range receiver category."
What struck me about this quote was what is missing most: the low end. For HD Radio to really make inroads, it must have a hardware infrastructure that is as common as the transistor radio once was and as ubiquitous as the cell phone is today.
Ask your friends today who among them has purchased an HD radio. It's not exactly a priority - especially when the entry level hardware is still relatively expensive.
Thanks to several large companies, including Clear Channel Radio, 1,750 radio stations are now using HD Radio technology offering over 800 HD2 and HD3 multicast channels. I'm just not sure who's hearing it yet.
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