I ask for comments, additions, and/or corrections to this list. I intend to post it on my web site.
Craig Healy Providence, RI -=-=-=-=-=-=- Reasons why HD Radio is bad for radio, and AM specifically. * The digital signals on either side of their assigned frequency damage other stations. * Coverage is far inferior to the analog signal and easily disrupted by electrical noise. * The interference generated may block EAS warnings. * The FCC has mandated a closed, proprietary system, rather than open standards. * Adoption of this will make perhaps a half billion analog radios obsolete. * The AM band does not penetrate steel and concrete buildings well. * Night skywave propagation allows stations hundreds of miles away to interfere. * The supposed improvement in sound is of lesser quality than analog of 50 years ago. * It requires antennas beyond what the average person has or wants. * The receivers are too expensive and are not portable. * Smaller stations can not afford the equipment or licensing. * Some directional stations may not be able to meet the technical requirements. * It opens the door to pay-per-listen radio, removing free public airwaves. * The two digital carriers would not be allowed under analog FCC allocation rules. * Updating the technology would be impossible, unlike computer software. * The radios are not selling. Some that are sold are returned as "defective". * The interference removes peoples' ability to listen to more distant stations. * Neighboring countries will suffer interference. _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
