Monday, March 25, 2013

The Future of HD Is in the Hands of Independents | Radio Ink Magazine

"Reading something in black and white, even if you really already knew it, can have a shocking effect. I suppose it's because you realize that now everyone else knows. As broadcasters, the lackluster appeal of HD Radio has been one of those things we 'just don't speak of.'

"I knew HD was doomed from the start. . . ."

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Voice of Russia Broadcasting to the US on HD Radio | Radio Survivor

"Looking for an alternative perspective on world news on your FM dial? If you live in Chicago or Washington, DC, you can now tune in the Russian government’s Voice of Russia service, which began broadcasting English language programming at the beginning of March on the HD2 channel of WTOP-FM in DC, a news-talk station, and WILV-FM in Chicago, which airs the adult hits format. . . ."

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Vehicles without AM/FM | Radio Ink

"There are a number of reasons why automobile manufacturers may be considering dropping AM/FM radios from the car dashboard. Some of the reasons are things our industry cannot do anything about. But some of the reasons are things we can do something about. AM and FM radio receivers are essential in times of emergencies and our industry needs to amp up everyone’s recognition of that. . . ."

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