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Old October 3rd 07, 12:34 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default WABC's HD/IBOC destroying reception in the Poconos!

On Oct 1, 5:15 pm, wrote:
"Left in the dark"

"Local ratings show that plenty of Pocono listeners tune in to AM 770.
But about two weeks ago, WABC radio became impossible to hear in the
Poconos after sundown. And although the daytime signal is still
strong, WABC it is not likely to he heard here in the dark again. What
happened. An advancement in broadcast technology. WABC flipped the
switch for HD Radio. Something many stations are doing with, so far,
little notice from the public."

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbc...20071001/LOCAL...


Focus on why it happened and why it isn't going to change:

"We could turn off HD off and fix this tomorrow, but radio has
invested a lot in this HD."

"But it is not going to cost us. There is really no upside," for
broadcasting to northeast Pennsylvania."

"The Poconos are not rated and we don't sell advertising there. The
Poconos are like bonus listeners we've had for years," Boyce said"