Will HD Radio Make You A Happy Listener?
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How HD Radio Works
HD Radio multicast tuning (HD2 & HD3 channels)
Operations Manager Steve Sisson demonstrates tuning in the Sheridan Media HD Multicast channels using a Boston Recepter HD Radio
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The Advantages of HD Radio: Sound Quality
Just as an HD signal on your television provides a crisper, clearer picture so does HD radio provide a crisper, clearer sound. HD radio operates off of digital signals which virtually eliminate the hissing, popping, and fading that are associated with traditional radio signals. The Advantages of HD Radio: The Stations
HD Radio increases the number of radio stations available to listeners; it can as much as triple your options.HD radio is often compared to satellite radio when consumers are looking for higher quality listening and a greater selection of stations. HD radio has the benefit of allowing listeners to hear local stations and radio personalities; something that satellite fans don't get.
HD radio however will have a more limited signal range than satellite radio as users must be within listening distance of the broadcasting station. Although users can always tune in HD stations where there are at any given time, they will not have the ability to listen to a single station when they travel too far from the station.
The Advantages of HD Radio: Fewer Interruptions
Many HD radio channels are offered commercial free. HD2 channels are designated as free from advertisements giving listeners non-stop entertainment. The Advantages of HD Radio: Long Term Costs Lower Than Satellite Radio
Traditional radio is of course free once you have a radio on which to play it. Satellite radio, on the other hand, charges a monthly fee. HD radio like traditional radio requires the purchase of an HD capable receiver/tuner but charges no subscription fee. It is important to realize that the typical radio cannot pick up HD signals thus an HD capable radio is necessary. Prices vary widely but can be as low as $100. HD Radio Stations
Looking for an HD Radio Station? There's a handy dandy tool at HDRadio.com that will let you search them out in your area. Just enter your state and you'll get an entire list. You can also check iBiquity or Clear Channel Music. Home HD Radio Tuners and Receivers
Sangean HDT-1 HD Radio Component Tuner
Amazon Price: $161.81 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Sangean HDT-1X HD Radio Component Tuner
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Onkyo T-4555 Multi Platform Tuner (Black)
Amazon Price: $494.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Sangean HDR-1 Table Top HD Radio Receiver
Amazon Price: $161.76 (as of 07/10/2009)
Sony XDR-S3HD HD Radio
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Radiosophy HD100 Digital HD Radio Receiver
Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
HD Radio Reviews and Demos
HD Radio in the News
- Is HD Radio a Farce?
- The component itself has stellar performance (on analog FM as well), comprehensively beating a $700 Onkyo T-9090II that I have, so HD radio has certianly spawned some great electronics. On the content side, HD radio sounds fantastic ...
- Daily DIY Network - Science Projects Plans Guides ยป Blog Archive ...
- Loudest Boombox with MP3 Player HD Radio. Amazon sells a Dual car Stereo XHD 6425. I put this in a big tool box. There is no Jobsite Radio or Boombox than can match these spec. but you can build one better by buying more expensive ...
- HD Radio to Help in Emergency Alert Services
- HD Radio technology will be helping with defense of the Homeland. iBiquity Digital Corporation (developer of HD Radio) and Sage Alerting Systems are teamed up to develop emergency alert services using HD Radio. ...
- Internet radio in your car?: Funny Culture of Free
- Your boss at headquarters is all excited about HD Radio, so you spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to convert your station to HD even though you know there are more transmitters than radios in the market. ...
Car and Marine HD Radios
JVC Deck with Built-In HD Radio Tuner
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Alpine IVA-W205 2-DIN DVD/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver/AV Head Unit (Black)
Amazon Price: $1,008.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Kenwood DDX512 6.1-Inch-Wide In-Dash Monitor with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver
Amazon Price: $374.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X692 - Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player - Full-DIN - in-dash - 50 Watts x 4
Amazon Price: $169.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Additional Car HD Radio
JVC KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner (Black)
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Dual XHD6420 4X50 Watt Hd Radio and Mp3/WMA Player
Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
JVC Car KDDV5400 50Wx4 DVD/CD Receiver iPod and SAT Radio Ready
Amazon Price: $146.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Dual XHD6425 4X50 Watt Bluetooth-Ready HD Radio and MP3 Player
Amazon Price: $111.89 (as of 07/10/2009)
How to Install HD Radio in Your Car
HD Radio Kits
HD Radio Antenna
Terk Outdoor HD Radio Antenna
Amazon Price: $83.18 (as of 07/10/2009)
JVC KV-K1019 Home Kit for KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Channel Master 3026 Omnidirectional HD Radio Antenna
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Terk Hdr-I High-Definition Indoor Radio Antenna
Amazon Price: $34.46 (as of 07/10/2009)
Add-on HD Radio Tuners
Sony XT100HD HD Radio Tuner
Amazon Price: $109.10 (as of 07/10/2009)
Pioneer GEX-P10HD HD Radio Tuner for Pioneer HD Radio-Ready Head Units
Amazon Price: $82.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Home Theater/HD Radio Receivers
Denon DRA-697CIHD Premier AM/FM Stereo Multi-Source/Multi-Zone Stereo Receiver with HD Radio
Amazon Price: $899.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Sony XDR-S3HD HD Radio
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Onkyo TX-SR605S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Onkyo TX-SR705S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Denon AVR-2808CI 7.1-Channel Multizone Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Denon AVR-3808CI 7.1-Channel Multizone Home Theater Receiver with Networking
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Yamaha YHT-690BL Home Theater in a Box (Black)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Yamaha RX-V563BL 630 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: $274.54 (as of 07/10/2009)
Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Yamaha RX-V463BL 525 Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: $245.21 (as of 07/10/2009)
Yamaha RX-V863BL 735 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: $845.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Onkyo TX-SR805S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
HD Radio Reviews
- CNET
- Ratings and Reviews from CNET.com.
- Radioks.com
- Brief reviews on a small selection of HD radios.
- PC Mag
- A handful of ratings and reviews by PC Magazine
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ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
My son has a HD radio in his car. He loves to listen to talk radio while driving back to Charleston every weekend and couldn't pick up the station with a regular radio.
My husband wants one. I may get him one for his birthday. I don't know.
Me. Unless I'm driving a long distance, I drive in silence. Its my best thinking time.
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