On Oct 14, 7:29*pm, John Higdon wrote:
In article ,
*Dave Barnett wrote:

But I still can't see how it'll take off with
limited programming, compromised audio quality, and a myriad of
competing program delivery systems, all of which are much less costly
and far superior. *It just doesn't make sense. *The public today is
pretty well educated, and even my friends who are gadget freaks and
"first adopters" are not interested in HD Radio.

- That last sentence contains the reason
- HD Radio will die: no consumer interest.

Why FM HD-Radio will become a Consumer Reality :

HD-2 FM Radio Channels and a 2nd Income Stream
for FM Radio Stations.

it's 'commercial' radio so follow the money ~ RHF