On Jul 20, 7:24*am, Rfburns wrote:
Anyone know why iBiquity AM radio "Hybrid Digital" sounds so bad? * I
don't want to refer to it as "High Definition" because it's certainly
not.

It's has a strange distortion that sounds as if the speaker is under
water. *That's not the best description but it's the only one I can
come up with.

Also, at what point does AM "Hybrid Digital" turn into AM stereo?
I've yet to hear it.

This whole HD radio thing is so bogus.

AM HD-Radio has the Digital Broadcast portion
transmitted in Stereo {Two Channel}.

To hear it you need a HD-Radio tuned to an AM
Radio Station that is Broadcasting in IBOC.

Plus you need to be within the Digital Signal Range
where you can actually get a Steady AM HD-Radio
Signal {Solid Blue Light}

Since many/most AM/MW Radio Stations feature
so-called "Talk Radio" the only time that you may
hear 'Stereo' is during the Commercials or when the
Bumper Music is being played.

~ RHF