In the community where I live we no longer have am radio, an once the convergence to high definition television takes place I will have yet a few more boat anchors to put out on the curb to be picked up by the recycling people, and then there are the computers. I am now on my third desktop, and that too will eventually meet its maker. . .
----- Original Message ----- From: "DJ DOCTOR P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:06 PM Subject: Re: HD radio > 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] > > > -- > 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]
