There are no commercials because stations have agreed to keep the system
commercial-free for a year to cultivate listeners.  I think it'll take more
than that but that is the reasoning.  Lou WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Off Topic - Do I want a HD radio for Christmas???


> John,
>
> While it's certainly true that better and more content can be delivered,
> that's not what's happening right now according to one friend of mine who
> bought an HD radio.  It seems to me that right now, the broadcasters are
> still trying to work kinks out of the system, so you may find that content
> and service vary widely.  I suspect that's the reason for lack of
> commercials.  I have no doubt that stations would run ads if they could,
but
> right now there just aren't that many people out there with HD receivers.
> Perhaps in another two or three years, HD may be the way to go, but unless
> you have that pioneering spirit (which I don't when it comes to new
> technology), you may want to hold off for a while.  On the other hand, if
> you're really curious, go for it!
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John McCann" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 02:20
> Subject: Re: Off Topic - Do I want a HD radio for Christmas???
>
>
> > Harvey Heagy wrote:
> >
> > "I don't think investing in HD radio is wise at this time.  All you're
> > hearing is the same trash only more clearly."
> >
> > I disagree. The HD medium is an altenative mechanism for delivering more
> > focused program content to local audiences, although, as stated
> previously,
> > the economic model for sustaining the continued deliverance of such
> contents
> > eludes me in the absence of commercial support, (i.e., advertising
> dollars).
> >
> > John
> > KW4U
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Harvey" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 2:14 AM
> > Subject: Re: Off Topic - Do I want a HD radio for Christmas???
> >
> >
> > >I don't think investing in HD radio is wise at this time.  All you're
> > > hearing is the same trash only more clearly.
> > > Harvey
> > >
> > >
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