On 1/12/2012 9:53 AM, hwh wrote:

Funny that you say that, because they use an average of about 46 kbps,
which is actually over the average used for HD radio. That this is not
adequate to match FM is what we are trying to tell you for some time now.

Where did you get the idea that HD averages less than 46 kbps? If it's
HD1 only then it's 96 kbps. If there are sub-channels they divide that
up, but unless they have more than one sub-channel, the average could
not be less than 48 kbps.

Also remember that once analog is turned off there will be 300 kb/s to
be divided up among the channels.

In any case, there's no contest between the quality of audio on
satellite radio and HD Radio, HD Radio is far better. The difference is
in coverage. HD Radio coverage is very limited on stations that have not
taken advantage of the power increase.