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Retailers giving up on HD Radio
On Sep 2, 10:38*pm, KaitoWRX911 wrote:
"HD Slowly Passes Into The Night" "Radio Shack has given up on HD Radio. Their stores have two radios in stock and both are on clearance. One radio that sold for $249 is now on closeout at $82. The other was $149 and now sells for $99. If that isn’t ‘get this out of here’ pricing what is? It appears no new models are coming to replace them. No surprise really." http://tinyurl.com/5s8zfk "More HD Fun" "It was mentioned that retail stores such as Radio Shack are not placing these radios on the shelf. Also, distributor such as Crutchfield are liquidating stock, though I see a pretty decent selection there. How does a radio manufacturer keep up with the changes that Ibiquity keep making? It hurts. And though it is published that consumers are more aware of HD radio, are they buying into it? No." http://www.eisenhamerengineering.com/wordpress/?p=70 "American DX Report" "North American shortwave broadcasters have decided to conduct research into current shortwave listening patterns in North America, digital HD radio receivers are being removed from radio shop inventories in the United States, and some American AM mediumwave stations with IBOC capability are choosing to switch off due to interference problems and the lack of listeners with IBOC receivers." http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/200...dx-report.html It's only a matter of time, now. It's a good thing for AM, but maybe too bad too - for FM, it seems a good idea. Bruce Jensen |
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Retailers giving up on HD Radio
On Sep 3, 11:15 am, bpnjensen wrote:
On Sep 2, 10:38 pm, KaitoWRX911 wrote: "HD Slowly Passes Into The Night" "Radio Shack has given up on HD Radio. Their stores have two radios in stock and both are on clearance. One radio that sold for $249 is now on closeout at $82. The other was $149 and now sells for $99. If that isn’t ‘get this out of here’ pricing what is? It appears no new models are coming to replace them. No surprise really." http://tinyurl.com/5s8zfk "More HD Fun" "It was mentioned that retail stores such as Radio Shack are not placing these radios on the shelf. Also, distributor such as Crutchfield are liquidating stock, though I see a pretty decent selection there. How does a radio manufacturer keep up with the changes that Ibiquity keep making? It hurts. And though it is published that consumers are more aware of HD radio, are they buying into it? No." http://www.eisenhamerengineering.com/wordpress/?p=70 "American DX Report" "North American shortwave broadcasters have decided to conduct research into current shortwave listening patterns in North America, digital HD radio receivers are being removed from radio shop inventories in the United States, and some American AM mediumwave stations with IBOC capability are choosing to switch off due to interference problems and the lack of listeners with IBOC receivers." http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/200...dx-report.html It's only a matter of time, now. It's a good thing for AM, but maybe too bad too - for FM, it seems a good idea. Bruce Jensen It's a bad idea for both AM and FM. |
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Retailers giving up on HD Radio
On Sep 3, 11:42 am, Rfburns wrote:
On Sep 3, 11:15 am, bpnjensen wrote: On Sep 2, 10:38 pm, KaitoWRX911 wrote: "HD Slowly Passes Into The Night" "Radio Shack has given up on HD Radio. Their stores have two radios in stock and both are on clearance. One radio that sold for $249 is now on closeout at $82. The other was $149 and now sells for $99. If that isn’t ‘get this out of here’ pricing what is? It appears no new models are coming to replace them. No surprise really." http://tinyurl.com/5s8zfk "More HD Fun" "It was mentioned that retail stores such as Radio Shack are not placing these radios on the shelf. Also, distributor such as Crutchfield are liquidating stock, though I see a pretty decent selection there. How does a radio manufacturer keep up with the changes that Ibiquity keep making? It hurts. And though it is published that consumers are more aware of HD radio, are they buying into it? No." http://www.eisenhamerengineering.com/wordpress/?p=70 "American DX Report" "North American shortwave broadcasters have decided to conduct research into current shortwave listening patterns in North America, digital HD radio receivers are being removed from radio shop inventories in the United States, and some American AM mediumwave stations with IBOC capability are choosing to switch off due to interference problems and the lack of listeners with IBOC receivers." http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/200...dx-report.html It's only a matter of time, now. It's a good thing for AM, but maybe too bad too - for FM, it seems a good idea. Bruce Jensen It's a bad idea for both AM and FM. Not to mention the fact that consumer interest is zero. Hybrid digital radio sales can't go much lower in spite of iBiquitys spin. But, our worthless goverment keeps the funds rolling for a service that no one wants. Booble Struble has convinced them that hybrid digital is on the verge of a big consumer breakthrough. So far it's anything but successful by any measure.. I like to refer to iBiquitys system as "hybrid digital" radio and not "HD" radio because "high definition" it's not. Sorry Struble but it ain't HD. |
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Retailers giving up on HD Radio
Rfburns wrote:
On Sep 3, 11:42 am, Rfburns wrote: On Sep 3, 11:15 am, bpnjensen wrote: On Sep 2, 10:38 pm, KaitoWRX911 wrote: "HD Slowly Passes Into The Night" "Radio Shack has given up on HD Radio. Their stores have two radios in stock and both are on clearance. One radio that sold for $249 is now on closeout at $82. The other was $149 and now sells for $99. If that isn’t ‘get this out of here’ pricing what is? It appears no new models are coming to replace them. No surprise really." http://tinyurl.com/5s8zfk "More HD Fun" "It was mentioned that retail stores such as Radio Shack are not placing these radios on the shelf. Also, distributor such as Crutchfield are liquidating stock, though I see a pretty decent selection there. How does a radio manufacturer keep up with the changes that Ibiquity keep making? It hurts. And though it is published that consumers are more aware of HD radio, are they buying into it? No." http://www.eisenhamerengineering.com/wordpress/?p=70 "American DX Report" "North American shortwave broadcasters have decided to conduct research into current shortwave listening patterns in North America, digital HD radio receivers are being removed from radio shop inventories in the United States, and some American AM mediumwave stations with IBOC capability are choosing to switch off due to interference problems and the lack of listeners with IBOC receivers." http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/200...dx-report.html It's only a matter of time, now. It's a good thing for AM, but maybe too bad too - for FM, it seems a good idea. Bruce Jensen It's a bad idea for both AM and FM. Not to mention the fact that consumer interest is zero. Hybrid digital radio sales can't go much lower in spite of iBiquitys spin. But, our worthless goverment keeps the funds rolling for a service that no one wants. Booble Struble has convinced them that hybrid digital is on the verge of a big consumer breakthrough. So far it's anything but successful by any measure.. 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. Struble's system is in place. It's digital, at least in part, and it offers something that passes for compatibility, despite the interference created for most users. FCC is going to continue to support IBOC. And other government entities are subject to lobbying by entities heavily invested in HD technology. So there's a lot of effort to keep it alive, despite market disinterest. It's not going away anytime soon. I like to refer to iBiquitys system as "hybrid digital" radio and not "HD" radio because "high definition" it's not. Damned straight. |
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Retailers giving up on HD Radio
On Sep 3, 12:27*pm, D Peter Maus wrote:
Rfburns wrote: On Sep 3, 11:42 am, Rfburns wrote: On Sep 3, 11:15 am, bpnjensen wrote: On Sep 2, 10:38 pm, KaitoWRX911 wrote: "HD Slowly Passes Into The Night" "Radio Shack has given up on HD Radio. Their stores have two radios in stock and both are on clearance. One radio that sold for $249 is now on closeout at $82. The other was $149 and now sells for $99. If that isn’t ‘get this out of here’ pricing what is? It appears no new models are coming to replace them. No surprise really." http://tinyurl.com/5s8zfk "More HD Fun" "It was mentioned that retail stores such as Radio Shack are not placing these radios on the shelf. Also, distributor such as Crutchfield are liquidating stock, though I see a pretty decent selection there. How does a radio manufacturer keep up with the changes that Ibiquity keep making? It hurts. And though it is published that consumers are more aware of HD radio, are they buying into it? No." http://www.eisenhamerengineering.com/wordpress/?p=70 "American DX Report" "North American shortwave broadcasters have decided to conduct research into current shortwave listening patterns in North America, digital HD radio receivers are being removed from radio shop inventories in the United States, and some American AM mediumwave stations with IBOC capability are choosing to switch off due to interference problems and the lack of listeners with IBOC receivers." http://mt-shortwave.blogspot.com/200...dx-report.html It's only a matter of time, now. It's a good thing for AM, but maybe too bad too - for FM, it seems a good idea. Bruce Jensen It's a bad idea for both AM and FM. Not to mention the fact that consumer interest is zero. *Hybrid digital radio sales can't go much lower in spite of iBiquitys spin. But, our worthless goverment keeps the funds rolling for a service that no one wants. *Booble Struble has convinced them that hybrid digital is on the verge of a big consumer breakthrough. *So far it's anything but successful by any measure.. * *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. * *Struble's system is in place. It's digital, at least in part, and it offers something that passes for compatibility, despite the interference created for most users. * *FCC is going to continue to support IBOC. And other government entities are subject to lobbying by entities heavily invested in HD technology. * *So there's a lot of effort to keep it alive, despite market disinterest. * *It's not going away anytime soon. I like to refer to iBiquitys system as "hybrid digital" radio and not "HD" radio because "high definition" it's not. * *Damned straight.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - At some point, iBiquity's investors will stop pouring millions into HD Radio, with no ROI. Even an HD mandate from the FCC would not help, since consumers are not buying into it, and retailers are giving up on it. And, a new administration is coming in, so support for HD Radio may weaken. If Martin was so pro-HD, he would have voted to mandate HD in Satrad receivers. As far as HD Radio disappearing, it is already doing that on AM: "Editorial: More Than Half Full" "AM-HD continues to fight uphill. Several manufacturers showed impressive new transmitter models designed to optimize and maintain HD performance. Yet the growth of AM-HD stations coming on the air appears stalled and we hear murmurings about some broadcasters pulling back on AM-HD or wishing to renegotiate their commitments with Ibiquity." http://www.rwonline.com/pages/s.0044/t.13363.html Of course, most of the FM-HD stations are NPR, which bilked Congress out of tens-of-millions for upgrades to HD. |
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Retailers giving up on HD Radio
On Sep 3, 12:24 pm, KaitoWRX911 wrote:
Of course, most of the FM-HD stations are NPR, which bilked Congress out of tens-of-millions for upgrades to HD. There's another way Ibiquity makes money - by not paying out on their rebates... I'll post it in a new thread. -Bob |
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Retailers giving up on HD Radio
"KaitoWRX911" wrote in message ... Of course, most of the FM-HD stations are NPR, which bilked Congress out of tens-of-millions for upgrades to HD. Of about 1800 active HD signals, only about 100 or so are NPR. |
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Retailers giving up on HD Radio
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, Rfburns wrote: On Sep 3, 11:15 am, bpnjensen wrote: On Sep 2, 10:38 pm, KaitoWRX911 wrote: SNIP It's only a matter of time, now. It's a good thing for AM, but maybe too bad too - for FM, it seems a good idea. It's a bad idea for both AM and FM. It's bad for your hearing. HD is crap. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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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. |
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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? |
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