These broadcasters are insane to do things like HD/IBOC to restrict and
limit their already-dwindling audiences. They should be working to INCREASE
their coverage area and listenership; not reduce it. All you have to do is
go to the FCC website and see the number of radio stations that are filing
to "go dark." Interestingly, those numbers reveal more FM stations are
shutting down for good than AMs.

It will be interesting to see the TV broadcasters at the wailing wall after
February 17 when they realize their coverage area has been reduced and they
have lost viewer ratings which will translate to advertising dollars. As an
industry no one had the balls to stand up and protest the ridiculous DTV
switchover. They, too, are heading for disaster in a time when they've got
so much more competition than just other TV channels.

After it is all said and done, will the TV and radio broadcasters LEARN
anything from their folly? Probably not. I was in the industry for many
years and know how the pack-mentality works there. Once the alpha male comes
up with an idea, no matter how stupid, the remainder of the pack feeds off
it and sustains itself by feeding off the hype.