Is the programming on HD radio any better then regular radio?
On Mon, 20 Nov 2006, Lou Kolb wrote:
> 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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