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Old September 4th 08, 01:36 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
D Peter Maus D Peter Maus is offline
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Default Retailers giving up on HD Radio

Dave wrote:
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.



Sure FCC can change it's mind about IBOC. Bill Clinton can be
monogamous, too.

The question is: Will either happen?