What's the development status of HD programming? (Are they being
broadcast in most metropolitan areas now?) Also, is the audio fidelity
as good as FM, and if not, what are the advantages of getting HD-AM?

Jim



Larry Dighera wrote:
On Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:46:53 -0500, "Mike" wrote in
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"Bob Miller" wrote in message
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Heard on NPR this morning WalMart can now purvey to you fine HD
radios.

Yeah, they have the Boston Acoustics HD radio and a car radio.



Sure enough, but who cares?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5336041
Boston Acoustics HD Radio in Platinum, RECEPTERHDPLAT $299.86

Item Description

The Recepter Radio HD is the first compact, high-performance stereo
and digital HD radio table model that delivers brilliant clarity and
high-fidelity sound. It is also the first home HD table radio to
receive and seamlessly play the additional digital HD2 multicast
programming that many stations are now broadcasting.


Key Features & Benefits:

Groundbreaking HD digital technology

No subscription is needed to listen to HD radio technology with the
sharpest, clearest reception and the best sound

Satellite speaker

Compact satellite speaker lets you listen in true stereo sound

Input for iPod and MP3 players

Play what you carry on your portable player on the Recepter Radio HD,
and let the entire room hear your tracks

Patented BassTrak circuitry

Delivers satisfying bass, even at low volumes, while eliminating
distortion

Mini remote control

A credit card-size remote control makes using the Recepter Radio HD
easy from anywhere in the room

20 station presets

Preset the Recepter Radio to your 20 favorite AM and FM talk and
music stations

Dual independent clock alarms

Every couple will appreciate having two independent alarm clocks that
can be set at two different times for different schedules