phil,
Do you know if satellite radio is accessible for us?
Vinny
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Scovell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2006 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: Off Topic, Radios


> right now, HD is only transmitting during day time hours.  One of the
> problems with HD is what happens to the lock on the signal when it begins
> fading in and out as the signals fade at night.  I don't believe that
> problem as been solved or even discussed much what they are going to do
> about the problem.  It may be that digital radio stays sun up to sun down
> and the standard A M broadcast signals will be used at night.  I haven't
> heard much about it lately.  Also, as you have noticed most likely, the
> digital signals are smaller in band width so they can have signals in
> between the standard A M broadcast siggals.  Plus, with HD signals, they 
> can
> transmit data to your receiver about who is on the air at that moment, who
> the guest is, the name of the song and who is playing it, the CD title, 
> and
> much more.  It is all displayed on your receiver.
>
> Phil.
>