What is HD Radio™

What is HD Radio?
HD Radio enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast existing or new content digitally.
How Does HD Radio Work?
Basically, digital radio works the same as conventional radio. There’s a signal on one end and a receiver on the other. But there are a few key differences.

1. Instead of sending out one analog signal, stations send out a bundled signal – both analog and digital. Because it is digital, textual data such as traffic, stock info and song titles can be sent out, as well.
2. The digital signal layer is compressed.
3. The combined analog and digital signals are transmitted.
4. Inevitably, radio signals bounce off objects, causing what is called multipath distortions. This is what causes the static in conventional radio receivers. HD Digital radio receivers are designed to sort through reflected signals, reducing static, hiss, pops and fades.
5. Finally, the signals reach their destination. Both broadcasts are free, with no subscription fee. To hear the digital broadcast, all you need is an HD Radio receiver.
 
Why should I get HD Radio?
  • FM stations with CD-quality sound, AM stations with FM-quality sound.
  • Crystal-clear reception with no audio distortion.
  • New Music, New Sounds, New artists, New personalities, New genres and music from abroad.
  • No Subscription Fee
  • Access to cutting edge programming such as the Worldband Media - North America’s first ethnic digital radio network.
  • It’s all digital ... all the time.
 
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How do I hear HD Radio stations?
Listeners need to purchase, or have access to, an HD compatible receivers available from over 10,000 retailers across the U.S.
Will I still be able to listen to regular radio?
Yes.

AM, FM are both available on HD Radio receivers. Most also come with iPod docking stations and iTunes tagging capabilities.
Can there be multiple HD Radio channels on a single station?
Yes.

FM stations can divide their digital signal into a few sub-channels, called multi-casts, each with its own unique content. (Example: FM99-HD1, -HD2, -HD3)
Do I need to pay a subscription fee like XM and Sirius?
No. Once a receiver is purchased no further expense is incurred.
Where can I purchase a radio receiver?
HD Radio receivers are readily available from over 10,000 retail and online stores. Just some of the leading retailers include:






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