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Radio ‘could go digital in 2017′

Friday, December 19th, 2008

The Digital Radio Working Group (DRWG) says that by 2015, less than half of all radio listening could be via traditional FM or AM sets. [MORE]

Source: BBC News

Sony’s awesome but ridiculously cheap AM/FM HD Radio!

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Sony’s XDR-F1HD HD Radio has developed a real buzz among my audiophile pals, on second thought maybe buzz isn’t the right word. It’s the quietest, noise-free radio I’ve ever used. [MORE]

Source: CNET

New bill calls for HD-compatible satellite radio

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Legislators over the weekend introduced new legislation requiring satellite radio receivers to pick up digital signals, even though federal regulators are still seeking public comment on the issue. [MORE]

Source: CNET

HD Radio restrictions lifted

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

The decision of what to program on an HD2 or HD3 station will no longer need to be cleared by the HD Digital Radio Alliance, as members agree that after three years the time has come to give local station managers the final say. The Alliance is also lifting advertising restrictions, allowing stations to run traditional commercials as well as be branded by advertisers.

Source: Inside Radio

HD Radio’s 2008 goal was to sell 1 million units

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Have recent improvements turned into increased sales? iBiquity VP Bernie Sapienza concedes the company is behind on this year’s one million sales goal. It’s likely due to a variety of factors, including a delay in the release of a new HD radio and iPod dock, which is due anytime. He says “We’re hoping to catch up in the fourth quarter in sales and awareness.”

Source: Inside Radio