Radio Guy wrote:
To my knowledge none of the major operators signed contracts to install
C-QUAM.

But all of the major operators have signed binding contracts to install HD
Radio. Heck most of the majors are investors in Ibquity.

Each month more AM stations are going HD. I personally have turned on 6 HD
stations so far. Sounds great and really helps AM sound better.

What Scott Dorsey saidgrin...

Maybe more important to station operators, the receivers just aren't out
there.

Two years in to AM Stereo, I could buy a radio for well under $100 - and
could do so at any decent electronics store - including Radio Shack.

Today, at the similar point in the deployment of HD, a radio will cost
me at least $350 for a car set (plus installation), at least $500 for a
set for use at home. *

AM stereo failed in the marketplace at $80, due to competition from FM
that offered more choices and better coverage for a lower price.

Can HD succeed at $300, in the face of competition from satellite that
offers more choices and better coverage for a lower price?

(how long will it take for setmakers to close the receiver price gap?
*Will* setmakers close the receiver price gap?)
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Doug Smith W9WI
Pleasant View (Nashville), TN EM66
http://www.w9wi.com

Ham stuff for sale:
http://www.w9wi.com/articles/4sale.htm

* I'm not going to consider the Radiosophy $270 set until they actually
start shipping..... and even at that price it's out of line...