I wouldn't waist my money on HD radio at this time, as HD radio is still in the experimental stages of its development. There are still a number of technical issues that have to be ironed out. In Canada, for an example HD licences for broadcasters are issued conditionally on an experimental basis only. If I had my druthers I would purchase a satellite radio before going HD. When was the last time that you heard an ad on television saying that the latest model of a given car comes complete with an HD radio? We all know what happened to am stereo,it appeared to be a good idea at the time, however the manufacturers of radio receivers failed to come through with the goods, and the system failed. Another example was the Sony beta system, as the public showed favour towards the VHS cassette. Now we are faced with another dilemma, blue ray up against yet another competitive format. I have had a satelite radio for almost two years now, and frankly would not switch back. Some times it is best to sit on the sidelines for awhile until such time that all of the technical bugs of a given system are ironed out. ----- Original Message ----- From: "chris ramsay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 1:29 PM Subject: Re: HD radio
> i got a sony hd radio and and am very pleased with it > although it is not the best for am broadcasts it does a better job than > any > of the others i tested. chris ramsay > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Cornell Ligon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:47 AM > Subject: RE: HD radio > > >> >> you can get a ton of HD radio info at www.hdradio.com with local listings >> in a given area. >> >> from what I understand from one of my local audio dealers, audiocraft in >> greater cleveland, most aren't very good for am broadcasts. I'm probably >> going to get an Internet WI-FI portable and merely paste my icons into it >> taking it around wherever I go and pluggin into either my comp, home >> stereo or a pair of portable speakers that I have planted throughout my >> house, garage and patio... >> >> for the cost of an HD, I'd probably go satellite as well. Probably will >> get sirius online this weekend and listen to at home or work comp without >> purchasing any hardware, because not necessary to listen to on bus and >> can >> access via wife's phone pda in the car via fm transmitter. >> >> >> Best Regards, >> Cornell >> >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org >>> Subject: Re: HD radio >>> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:19:38 -0500 >>> >>> Radio Shack wants $299.00 for the receptor radio they must have quit >>> selling there >>> Accurian model. I couldn't find it. >>> >>> look to see what Circuit City and Best Buy sells HD radios for. Sony >>> sells one >>> much cheaper than Boston Acoustics. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Adrian Spratt" >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 9:33 AM >>> Subject: Re: HD radio >>> >>> >>>>I don't know how much Radio Shack is charging, but it's likely to be in >>>>the >>>> range of $200-$250. I should be clearer about the radio's limitations, >>>> based >>>> on the model I bought about two years ago. It's terrible on AM, so >>>> you'd >>>> buy >>>> it only for FM. Also, there are five-second delays any time you switch >>>> to an >>>> HD broadcaster, as I believe is standard with HD. However, I also find >>>> the >>>> radio doesn't come up right away when I turn it on, and very >>>> occasionally >>>> won't come up at all until I unplug the AC adaptor and reconnect it to >>>> the >>>> outlet. I have another radio right next to it for the times I want >>>> immediate >>>> reception, such as a news broadcast at the top of the hour. But for me, >>>> the >>>> pure clarity of the Boston Acoustics HD's musical sound outweighs its >>>> eccentricities. >>>> >>>> To purchase or read reviews of HD component tuners, I would turn to C >>>> Crane, >>>> an online and phone-order company that is responsive to queries from >>>> visually impaired customers: >>>> >>>> http://www.ccrane.com/ >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Stephen Guerra" >>>> >>>> how much was it >>>> >>>> Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist >>>> >>>> Independent Living Aids Products for Your Active Independent Life! >>>> >>>> 200 Robbins Lane >>>> Building A, Suite 100 >>>> Jericho, NY 11753 >>>> Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 >>>> Fax: (516) 937-3906 >>>> >>>> Email your questions to TechSupport Visit Independent Living Aids on >>>> the >>>> Web! Visit SoundBytes.com >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>> On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt >>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 9:05 AM >>>> To: PC Audio Discussion List >>>> Subject: Re: HD radio >>>> >>>> The link for that IBicquity webpage where you can locate HD >>>> broadcasters >>>> in >>>> your area is >>>> >>>> http://www.ibiquity.com/hd_radio/hdradio_find_a_station >>>> >>>> Although it is a quirky device, I love my Boston Acoustics HD Receptor >>>> Radio. To my ears, it even sounds better playing non-HD stations than >>>> other >>>> tabletop-size radios I've heard. It's no longer available from the >>>> place >>>> where I bought it, but my local Radio Shack now sells it. When I was >>>> there >>>> last month, they were playing it to the entire store. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Gary G Schindler" >>>> >>>> Paul, before you plunk down any money on an HD radio, check to see what >>>> stations are playing in your area. you can find this out from the >>>> IBicquity >>>> site. I haven't bought one yet because the Pittsburgh stations last >>>> time >>>> I >>>> checked have a lousy selection of formats on HD radio. the AM band has >>>> only >>>> one station broadcasting in HD. I think you are better off with >>>> satellite >>>> radio. >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Paul Oeser" >>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >>>> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 9:28 PM >>>> Subject: HD radio >>>> >>>> I'm thinking of taking the plung and trying HD radio. The prices are >>>> lower >>>> than they were a year ago. Any one tried it yet? >>>> >>>> I still like my XM satellite radio but like to try new radios. >>>> >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>>> >>>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1/1219 - Release Date: > 11/01/2008 10:19 AM > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
