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Old September 26th 07, 05:35 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default RHF - This was bound to happen with Ford

On Sep 26, 9:22 am, IBOCcrock wrote:
"Ford to Offer HD Radio on 2008 Vehicles"

"The option will be available for about $279 for standard HD radio, or
$299 for HD radio with iPod compatibility, Sears said. There is no
monthly subscription fee and the installation will take about 30
minutes and cost $40 to $50, he said."

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g...TS4DiajveYQOcg

Very interesting that Ford is not footing the bill for installation
and that installation is done at point-of-sale. Ford is heavily
promoting their new Sync option for the same $350. Still, this is not
good news.


About - FORD SYNC™ { It' Don't "Stink" like IBOC }
TODAY'S DRIVERS DEMAND STAYING CONNECTED
http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=25169

FORD TEAMS UP WITH MICROSOFT TO DELIVER SYNC;
IN-CAR DIGITAL SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE TO FORD
http://media.ford.com/newsroom/relea...?release=25168

Ford, Microsoft Introduce Sync for Tech-Savvy Consumers
http://media.ford.com/newsroom/featu...?release=24513

- - - By implication Ford Says "NO" to "HD" Radio as OEM
Standard Equipment on their New Cars and Trucks.


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