RadioBanter - HD-Radio

"Bob Dobbs" wrote in message
news:49ba091e.2746218@chupacabra...
Steve Stone wrote:

Why such hatred for new technology?

Both of those nym****s are google-group AOL Luddites
where simplicity is paramount.

Should we all go back to spark gap morse code on the broadcast bands?

The prerequisite of learning Morse code would rule that out for them

--

Operator Bob
Echo Charlie 42

Personally, I have no issue with the advancement of technology, although our
leaning on it does present potential problems not if, but when the
infrastructure to power it fails.

HOWEVER...

For radio, it is a solution in search of a problem. The vast majority find
the current analog modulation schemes more than adequate for what the medium
is used for. The addition of, or move to, digital schemes offers very
little positive, and quite a bit of negative (in terms of useful coverage,
cliff effect, etc. and the tendency of corporate entities to choose quantity
over quality.) Sure, for a few, an extra feed or two on an FM IBOC channel
is a nice thing, but the vast majority don't care. The sheeple are fully
formed to the corporate ideal of what the medium should be, and the small
quantity of program selection that they provide. For those that don't
conform, mp3 players and internet radio are the choice of the masses, and
radio in general is no longer even considered (hell, I gave up on broadcast
radio except for news years ago, and I'm not even considered a part of the
demographic anymore. Corporate broadcast radio just has nothing to offer to
anyone that wants to hear more than a 200 track playlist and endless
advertisements...)