High Bob, I happen to agree with you. A little more then 22 years ago, I bought a portable stereo that was AM stereo able. Down here in Lake City Florida, none of the stations were transmitting AM stereo signals. But when I left Florida and went to Georgia, this is when I was able to pick up AM stereo stations on that unit. That thing cost me a little more then $450. After going through that, I said to myself, "never again will I do that." I've got nothing against HD radio, I just don't thank it's ready for prime time. If I end up with an HD radio, it would be because someone gave it to me. But in the mean while, I will stick with what I have. Serious here at the house, XM at the office. John. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Seed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: Re: HD radio
>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] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1/1219 - Release Date: 1/11/2008 > 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]
