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Old September 4th 08, 01:16 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Retailers giving up on HD Radio

D Peter Maus wrote:


It's a little more substantive than that. FCC is committed to digital,
having mandated that all new modulation schemes for broadcast MUST be
digital during the Powell FCC.


FCC is going to continue to support IBOC. And other government
entities are subject to lobbying by entities heavily invested in HD
technology.

The FCC can change it's mind. Spectrum is precious and digital wastes
spectrum.