Sangean HDR16 Portable HD Radio
Hi! I've spoken to a friend of mine who now has one of these radios and can provide the following information and I hope to be able to link to a review of the radio shortly. The Sangean HDR16 is - as far as we know - the only portable HD radio set available in the US and - by all accounts - its a true bargain to be had for under $100. there are many things I like about the company Sangean, one of which is their desire to use standard type cabinets across the range of radios they sell. This means that - if you've ever seen a Sangean PDR15 or DPR26 - then you'll know exactly what the HDR16 portable HD radio looks like as they all use the same cabinet. The HDR16 is a stereo receiver with 2 2.5 ench speakers either side of the control panel - quite a standard layout for a Sangean portable one could say -. Don't let the size of the speakers put you off, they sound remarkably good. On the left hand side of the unit is a range of connections which include headphones, line-in and line-out. The HDR16 has both FM and AM HD bands. I'm told that when you tune to an AM broadcast the HD locks in automatically so you've no idea what the standard analogue AM signal sounds like if that station is broadcasting in HD, the set just locks on and that's it. The tuning is incredibly selective - scan 10KHZ either side of the station and you've no idea the station is there -, nice filtering. If you tune to a standard AM signal the set sounds reasonable, no band width filter unfortunately. The HDR16 is incredibly senstive on the AM band but no surprises there as most Sangean radio sets these days are. HD on the FM band is superb apparently though there's another qwirk with the radio that one has to get used to. When you tune to HD FM broadcast the radio plays the standard FM broadcast signal for around 5 seconds before locking onto the HD signal. When the radio has locked on the jog dial can be used to select the extra HD stations pertaining to the main FM broadcast. The FM band's sensitivity and selectivity is very good but again, no surprises there as its a Sangean set after all. So that's all I know thus far and I envy Tom who has this radio , I could get one too but unfortuantley it wouldn't be too useful in Australia though at least the radio has sensitive AM and FM even though I wouldn't be able to make full use of the HD portion.
HD Radio
Hi Folks! I know the majority of list members reside in the United States thus the fact that Sangean have released 3 new HD AM/FM models may be of considerable interest. I've been reading reviews and feedback on these radios for most of the morning and it would appear that Sangean has not disappointed anyone when it comes to performance and audio quality. There are 3 models which were released last month and they are a wooden cabinet tabletop, a small battery portable and a Hi Fi tuner type. The Tabletop radio sells for well under $200 and for that you get a full featured acoustically tuned wooden box. I'll send reviews along to the list later on today.
fwd: Talking Digital AM / FM HD Radio
From acb-l: Subject: [MARKETING] [EXTERNAL][VICUG-L] Talking Digital AM / FM HD Radio A little birdie has allowed us to release the following information: The new talking HD FM radio we've hinted about is due to be introduced officially to the market during the C.E.S. (Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas January 8th. The radio has a form factor nearly identical to that of the Narrator. The features are also similar with some enhancements. The radio will be manufactured and sold by Audio Vox. For the general public, the radio will sell for $149, however, those with vision impairments will be allowed to use a special coupon code which will reduce the price to $99. The radio will be initially available from the Audio Vox web site http://www.audiovox.com. I'm sure Sun Sounds will be selling them also. The radio is a stereo AM/ FM HD radio with tactile buttons, a large print display, snooze / alarm / clock, presets, scan up and down, manual tuning, Auxiliary input, headphone jack. The radio announces the buttons pushed, as well as the results of a button push. For instance, it announces the name and frequency of stations as you tune. Or, it announces when you switch from FM to AM to Auxiliary.
Re: Talking Digital AM / FM HD Radio
How does one subscribe to the ACB mailing list or wherever you got this great piece of info. - Original Message - From: Norma A. Boge To: PC-audio Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 5:21 PM Subject: fwd: Talking Digital AM / FM HD Radio From acb-l: Subject: [MARKETING] [EXTERNAL][VICUG-L] Talking Digital AM / FM HD Radio A little birdie has allowed us to release the following information: The new talking HD FM radio we've hinted about is due to be introduced officially to the market during the C.E.S. (Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas January 8th. The radio has a form factor nearly identical to that of the Narrator. The features are also similar with some enhancements. The radio will be manufactured and sold by Audio Vox. For the general public, the radio will sell for $149, however, those with vision impairments will be allowed to use a special coupon code which will reduce the price to $99. The radio will be initially available from the Audio Vox web site http://www.audiovox.com. I'm sure Sun Sounds will be selling them also. The radio is a stereo AM/ FM HD radio with tactile buttons, a large print display, snooze / alarm / clock, presets, scan up and down, manual tuning, Auxiliary input, headphone jack. The radio announces the buttons pushed, as well as the results of a button push. For instance, it announces the name and frequency of stations as you tune. Or, it announces when you switch from FM to AM to Auxiliary.
Help needed with Best Buy HD radio
I apologize for asking this question here, but I completely struck out on Blind tech. I bought the now discontinued HD radio from Best Buy. This set is nothing to get excited about but does have a few nice features. I cannot seem to locate the accessible instructions for operating this radio, and I cannot recall how to save a station in the presets. I can delete a preset but can't save one. Please if anyone on list has this thing and knows the answer, please tell me how to save a preset. Additionally, if someone can point me to an accessible set of instructions I would be most grateful. Thanks for any assistance. Don Roberts To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Help needed with Best Buy HD radio
Don, Hold down the PRESET button that you are not using to delete. As I recall, the DOWN button deletes and the UP button stores. Remember, though, that presets are accessed in the order of their frequency and not the order in which you enter them which I think is poor. Best regards, Steve Jacobson On Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:32:52 -0700, Donald L. Roberts wrote: I apologize for asking this question here, but I completely struck out on Blind tech. I bought the now discontinued HD radio from Best Buy. This set is nothing to get excited about but does have a few nice features. I cannot seem to locate the accessible instructions for operating this radio, and I cannot recall how to save a station in the presets. I can delete a preset but can't save one. Please if anyone on list has this thing and knows the answer, please tell me how to save a preset. Additionally, if someone can point me to an accessible set of instructions I would be most grateful. Thanks for any assistance. Don Roberts To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?
You would be better off getting an entry level HD radio instead of buying the Dice unit. See if Best Buy still have any of the Narrator radios for sale. Frankly there isn't much to offer in the home market for HD radio unless you buy a stereo receiver with HD built in. - Original Message - From: Vicky Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 8:51 PM Subject: HD radio for the visually impaired? Has anyone on this list been using the Dice Electronics HD radio for the visually impaired? It verbelises each button press. I just found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but apairently, it has been out for 8 years! Is anyone interested in celling theirs? Does anyone know how I might get one? I've tried their web site and their phone numbers and emails listed there, to no results. They apairently have been bought out by Audiovox, who don't seem to be carrying it any more. Do you have any suggestions or alternatives for me? I would be very greatful, if you did! Sincerely, Vicky To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?
Vicki, IF you like oldies, IHart and CBS programming then HD radio is for you. - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 8:45 AM Subject: Re: HD radio for the visually impaired? You would be better off getting an entry level HD radio instead of buying the Dice unit. See if Best Buy still have any of the Narrator radios for sale. Frankly there isn't much to offer in the home market for HD radio unless you buy a stereo receiver with HD built in. - Original Message - From: Vicky Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 8:51 PM Subject: HD radio for the visually impaired? Has anyone on this list been using the Dice Electronics HD radio for the visually impaired? It verbelises each button press. I just found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but apairently, it has been out for 8 years! Is anyone interested in celling theirs? Does anyone know how I might get one? I've tried their web site and their phone numbers and emails listed there, to no results. They apairently have been bought out by Audiovox, who don't seem to be carrying it any more. Do you have any suggestions or alternatives for me? I would be very greatful, if you did! Sincerely, Vicky To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?
I got mine for 79.00 vs 99.00 check www.hdradio.com that is I found the link to the radio from there. think u have to click on radios or something on there to get to it. if best buy has any more in stock u may be able to get a good deal. but u need to jump on this once there gone there gone. hth Hank On 10/27/2012 5:45 AM, Gary Schindler wrote: You would be better off getting an entry level HD radio instead of buying the Dice unit. See if Best Buy still have any of the Narrator radios for sale. Frankly there isn't much to offer in the home market for HD radio unless you buy a stereo receiver with HD built in. - Original Message - From: Vicky Vaughan vrvaug...@mailzone.com To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 8:51 PM Subject: HD radio for the visually impaired? Has anyone on this list been using the Dice Electronics HD radio for the visually impaired? It verbelises each button press. I just found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but apairently, it has been out for 8 years! Is anyone interested in celling theirs? Does anyone know how I might get one? I've tried their web site and their phone numbers and emails listed there, to no results. They apairently have been bought out by Audiovox, who don't seem to be carrying it any more. Do you have any suggestions or alternatives for me? I would be very greatful, if you did! Sincerely, Vicky To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- personal email: hanksm...@hanksmith.net twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hanksmith2011 facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hanksmith5 zello: hanksmith5 Klango: hanksmith Skype: hank.smith966 Amateur radio call sign: ke7ief check out my Youtube video of a song I recorded in Nashville Tennessee! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqut5Bi3e7A also you can find my youtube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/hanksmith2011 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
HD radio for the visually impaired?
Has anyone on this list been using the Dice Electronics HD radio for the visually impaired? It verbelises each button press. I just found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but apairently, it has been out for 8 years! Is anyone interested in celling theirs? Does anyone know how I might get one? I've tried their web site and their phone numbers and emails listed there, to no results. They apairently have been bought out by Audiovox, who don't seem to be carrying it any more. Do you have any suggestions or alternatives for me? I would be very greatful, if you did! Sincerely, Vicky To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?
I have the discontinued hd radio narator it talks On 10/26/2012 5:51 PM, Vicky Vaughan wrote: Has anyone on this list been using the Dice Electronics HD radio for the visually impaired? It verbelises each button press. I just found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but apairently, it has been out for 8 years! Is anyone interested in celling theirs? Does anyone know how I might get one? I've tried their web site and their phone numbers and emails listed there, to no results. They apairently have been bought out by Audiovox, who don't seem to be carrying it any more. Do you have any suggestions or alternatives for me? I would be very greatful, if you did! Sincerely, Vicky To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- personal email: hanksm...@hanksmith.net twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hanksmith2011 facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hanksmith5 zello: hanksmith5 Klango: hanksmith Skype: hank.smith966 Amateur radio call sign: ke7ief check out my Youtube video of a song I recorded in Nashville Tennessee! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqut5Bi3e7A also you can find my youtube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/hanksmith2011 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?
Hi Hank, How do you like it? Do you use the special Hd extra channels? Are you still able to get support for it? If yes, would you ask them, if and how I could get one? I would be very very greatful!! I don't know how this got by me. If you ever think of parting with it, please keep me in mind! I would be glad to pay you, what you paid for it as well as for shipping. Sincerely, Vicky - Original Message - From: Hank Smith hanksm...@hanksmith.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:09 PM Subject: Re: HD radio for the visually impaired? I have the discontinued hd radio narator it talks On 10/26/2012 5:51 PM, Vicky Vaughan wrote: Has anyone on this list been using the Dice Electronics HD radio for the visually impaired? It verbelises each button press. I just found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but apairently, it has been out for 8 years! Is anyone interested in celling theirs? Does anyone know how I might get one? I've tried their web site and their phone numbers and emails listed there, to no results. They apairently have been bought out by Audiovox, who don't seem to be carrying it any more. Do you have any suggestions or alternatives for me? I would be very greatful, if you did! Sincerely, Vicky To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- personal email: hanksm...@hanksmith.net twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hanksmith2011 facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hanksmith5 zello: hanksmith5 Klango: hanksmith Skype: hank.smith966 Amateur radio call sign: ke7ief check out my Youtube video of a song I recorded in Nashville Tennessee! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqut5Bi3e7A also you can find my youtube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/hanksmith2011 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2742 / Virus Database: 2617/5855 - Release Date: 10/26/12 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: HD radio for the visually impaired?
there isn't alot of hd radio in tucson az. as far as I know u can not get support for it. I do listen to the bbc world service alot on our npr hd2. Hank On 10/26/2012 7:16 PM, Vicky Vaughan wrote: Hi Hank, How do you like it? Do you use the special Hd extra channels? Are you still able to get support for it? If yes, would you ask them, if and how I could get one? I would be very very greatful!! I don't know how this got by me. If you ever think of parting with it, please keep me in mind! I would be glad to pay you, what you paid for it as well as for shipping. Sincerely, Vicky - Original Message - From: Hank Smith hanksm...@hanksmith.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:09 PM Subject: Re: HD radio for the visually impaired? I have the discontinued hd radio narator it talks On 10/26/2012 5:51 PM, Vicky Vaughan wrote: Has anyone on this list been using the Dice Electronics HD radio for the visually impaired? It verbelises each button press. I just found out about it a couple of weeks ago, but apairently, it has been out for 8 years! Is anyone interested in celling theirs? Does anyone know how I might get one? I've tried their web site and their phone numbers and emails listed there, to no results. They apairently have been bought out by Audiovox, who don't seem to be carrying it any more. Do you have any suggestions or alternatives for me? I would be very greatful, if you did! Sincerely, Vicky To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- personal email: hanksm...@hanksmith.net twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hanksmith2011 facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hanksmith5 zello: hanksmith5 Klango: hanksmith Skype: hank.smith966 Amateur radio call sign: ke7ief check out my Youtube video of a song I recorded in Nashville Tennessee! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqut5Bi3e7A also you can find my youtube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/hanksmith2011 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2742 / Virus Database: 2617/5855 - Release Date: 10/26/12 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org -- personal email: hanksm...@hanksmith.net twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hanksmith2011 facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hanksmith5 zello: hanksmith5 Klango: hanksmith Skype: hank.smith966 Amateur radio call sign: ke7ief check out my Youtube video of a song I recorded in Nashville Tennessee! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqut5Bi3e7A also you can find my youtube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/hanksmith2011 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
Hello, Just wanted to update everyone on my experiences with this radio. I have a replacement unit with Dice sent out right away and this one works fine. Bottom line on the radio: it's a decent radio for an HD radio, not one you can use for distance reception but ok for its purpose and all functions talk which makes it worthwhile. On Jul 8, 2010, at 9:42 PM, David McLean wrote: Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
Received excellent reviews! Keep in mind that it is a tuner only and not a stand alone radio! - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 11:06 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Hank, it is the Sony XDRF1HD, and now you can get it for $72.00 - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio would you happen to have the model number? I can't find my file where I wrote it down. its the same one. also blind bargans mentions it to some where its a popular hd radio and I will tell you its worth every penny spent this radio is the best radio I ever owned - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 6:04 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Amazon sells the Sony HD tuner also. - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:12 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio not sure if its the same one that ccrain sold but it i really sinsitave - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:18 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Hi yes can you please pass along the information that you have to this Sony tuner. Is this the tuner that c crane sold bye Sony. If it is I have heard that it is really good and really sensitive for receiving stations. Casey - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:47 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio your better off purchasing a sony hd tuner its the best 79 bucks I spent let me know if you want model number - Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5265 (20100709) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5265 (20100709) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Fwd: An accessible HD radio on this week's Main Menu
From:Jamie Pauls jamiepa...@sbcglobal.net To: annou...@acbradio.org This week we hear another Techie Tidbit from Tyler Juranek. Next, Steve Bauer and Chris Cook discuss and demonstrate an accessible HD radio from Dice Electronics. Finally, we conclude our portion of Rick Harmon's look at Qwitter version 4. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Regards Steve Email: s...@internode.on.net MSN Messenger: internetuser...@hotmail.com Skype: steve1963 Twitter: steve9782 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
not sure if its the same one that ccrain sold but it i really sinsitave - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:18 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Hi yes can you please pass along the information that you have to this Sony tuner. Is this the tuner that c crane sold bye Sony. If it is I have heard that it is really good and really sensitive for receiving stations. Casey - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:47 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio your better off purchasing a sony hd tuner its the best 79 bucks I spent let me know if you want model number - Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
Amazon sells the Sony HD tuner also. - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:12 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio not sure if its the same one that ccrain sold but it i really sinsitave - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:18 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Hi yes can you please pass along the information that you have to this Sony tuner. Is this the tuner that c crane sold bye Sony. If it is I have heard that it is really good and really sensitive for receiving stations. Casey - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:47 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio your better off purchasing a sony hd tuner its the best 79 bucks I spent let me know if you want model number - Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
would you happen to have the model number? I can't find my file where I wrote it down. its the same one. also blind bargans mentions it to some where its a popular hd radio and I will tell you its worth every penny spent this radio is the best radio I ever owned - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 6:04 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Amazon sells the Sony HD tuner also. - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:12 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio not sure if its the same one that ccrain sold but it i really sinsitave - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:18 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Hi yes can you please pass along the information that you have to this Sony tuner. Is this the tuner that c crane sold bye Sony. If it is I have heard that it is really good and really sensitive for receiving stations. Casey - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:47 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio your better off purchasing a sony hd tuner its the best 79 bucks I spent let me know if you want model number - Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5265 (20100709) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5265 (20100709) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
Hank, it is the Sony XDRF1HD, and now you can get it for $72.00 - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 10:34 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio would you happen to have the model number? I can't find my file where I wrote it down. its the same one. also blind bargans mentions it to some where its a popular hd radio and I will tell you its worth every penny spent this radio is the best radio I ever owned - Original Message - From: Gary Schindler garys5...@comcast.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 6:04 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Amazon sells the Sony HD tuner also. - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 2:12 AM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio not sure if its the same one that ccrain sold but it i really sinsitave - Original Message - From: Casey cwoll...@wi.rr.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 10:18 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Hi yes can you please pass along the information that you have to this Sony tuner. Is this the tuner that c crane sold bye Sony. If it is I have heard that it is really good and really sensitive for receiving stations. Casey - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:47 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio your better off purchasing a sony hd tuner its the best 79 bucks I spent let me know if you want model number - Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5265 (20100709) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5265 (20100709) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
It was reviewed on Inovations this week, and the reviewer suggested that there could be some improvements to the unit such as raised rubberised buttons! Wasn't sold on it! Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
I'm thinking it might be defective since the one in the demo seemed to work fine on AM. I think it could use some improvements but it ought to at least work correctly as a radio! Will let you all know how things go. Hopefully they're a reasonable company to deal with. On Jul 8, 2010, at 10:44 PM, Bob Seed wrote: It was reviewed on Inovations this week, and the reviewer suggested that there could be some improvements to the unit such as raised rubberised buttons! Wasn't sold on it! Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 9:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
your better off purchasing a sony hd tuner its the best 79 bucks I spent let me know if you want model number - Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Accessible HD Radio
Hi yes can you please pass along the information that you have to this Sony tuner. Is this the tuner that c crane sold bye Sony. If it is I have heard that it is really good and really sensitive for receiving stations. Casey - Original Message - From: hank smith hanksmi...@gmail.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:47 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio your better off purchasing a sony hd tuner its the best 79 bucks I spent let me know if you want model number - Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: Accessible HD Radio
Hi Hank, I'd like to know the model of the HD radio you purchased! I'm moving back to Denver soon, and they have lots of HD stations. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of hank smith Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 11:47 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio your better off purchasing a sony hd tuner its the best 79 bucks I spent let me know if you want model number - Original Message - From: David McLean david.mcl...@cox.net To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:42 PM Subject: Re: Accessible HD Radio Don't waste your money folks! This thing is an expensive piece of junk! I can't even pick up my local 50kw Am station on it! Fm is ok but It couldn't pick up anything on Hd2. My intention is to return it as soon as possible. Be warned! On Jun 30, 2010, at 1:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5263 (20100708) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Fwd: On Innovations this Week: Talking HD Radio, Yamaha Effects Box, Dos Vox and the Tyros 3 Keyboard
From:Chrissie Cochrane chris...@theglobalvoice.info To: innovati...@theglobalvoice.info On this week's Innovations, first aired at 17:00 UTC, that's 1 pm Eastern, 10 am Pacific in the US, 6 pm in the UK and 7 pm in Central Europe on Tuesday, we have four items for you. Firstly we look at a new talking HD radio that's come out in the States, from Dice Electronics: the Vision Free (available from www.diceelectronics.com.) Steve Bauer talks to Chris Cooke from Dice Electronics about this new radio and discusses plans that Dice Electronics have for the future. I then look at a piece of 20 year-old technology which I still use every day in the making of sound recordings, both my own music and promos for the station - the Yamaha SPX 90 effects box. Following that Shawn Klein gives us part 2 of the history of Dos Vox, and we end the program with another in the series looking at the Tyros 3 instrumentation; this time it's choirs. That's all on Innovations airing at 17:00 UTC on Tuesday 6 July on the one and only Global Voice, the most interactive station on the internet. Chrissie: Managing Director; the Global Voice www.theglobalvoice.info I'm also now on Twitter: chrissietgv Regards Steve Email: s...@internode.on.net MSN Messenger: internetuser...@hotmail.com Skype: steve1963 Twitter: steve9782 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Accessible HD Radio
Hi Gang, I got the message below from the blind hams list. As this has to do with an accessible broadcast HD radio I thought I'd post it here. Dave Several months ago, someone on this list asked about an accessible HD Radio. I replied that such a unit was on the horizon, but that I could not disclose what I knew about it at the time. That was because I was part of a volunteer advisory team from the International Association of Audio Information Services, IAAIS, the organization of radio reading service professionals, which was working with Dice Electronics toward the release of this receiver. Below is information about the iTR-100A Vision Free HD Radio from the Dice Electronics Website: This unit began shipping last week, but I strongly suspect quantities are limited. Important Notes: 1. The accessible model is the iTR-100A. 2. The receiver also works for AM HD, although the information below doesn't mention that fact. 3. The radio reading service feature referenced below is *not the 67 or 92 KHZ analogue FM sub-carrier. It is a new digital authorization scheme to instruct an HD receiver to receive a digital Radio Reading Service signal. All I can say about this feature is that it will be tested in selected radio reading service stations soon. You will find the information which appears below my signature, along with accessible downloadable documentation, and ordering information for the radio in the iTR-100A link near the top of the Dice Electronics website. http://www.diceelectronics.com Mike Duke, K5XU, Director, Radio Reading Service of Mississippi Based on the popular DICE iTR-100 tabletop HD Radio(tm), this unit was designed with special consideration for the visually impaired. Practical voice prompts and audible feedback have been added which makes operating the iTR-100A simple and intuitive. Each button press is followed by an audio queue to help guide the user through actions such as station browsing or setting up the alarm clock. All buttons and knobs are arranged and spaced apart with ease of use in mind. The compact size of the unit makes it easy to enjoy the enhanced noise-free sound quality of HD Radio or RRS (Radio Reading Service) at home or in your office. iTR-100A Vision Free HD Radio Features Audio Feedback: Voice announcements are made to guide the user through each button press. Radio station information, time and settings are all assisted by vocal queues. RRS Capable: Register the radio's serial number with a local Radio Reading Service provider to access the RRS content. Alarm Clock: Announces the current time on wake and begins to play preset radio station. Access to Multicast Channels: Access more content with HD Radio's Multicast channels. These are HD2 and HD3 channels found on HD Radio frequencies. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Accessible HD Radio
Sorry I forgot to post the url. Here it is. http://www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info Dave To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: HD radio
yes jonathen, i ageree. in the uk, we use Dab digital radio and the US have adopted a mew standard HD radio. how ever, i think in some respects HD radio may have benifits. Dab is a totally new type of technology conpared of that of HD radio. anyway, i'm at school so can't write more. orhan.On 1/16/08, Jonathan Mosen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very well said Bob. The format wars are further complicated by the fact that the US is using a different standard from the predominant digital radio standard in the rest of the world although they are trying hard to get other countries interested. This seems to me like cell phones all over again. The US went down their own road, but eventually GSM, the world standard, has started to dominate. I hope HD Radio dies a natural death, as I don't particularly like the idea of having to have one radio for the US when I travel there, and another for the rest of the world. I'm sure people from the US who travel elsewhere feel the same. Jonathan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Seed Sent: Saturday, 12 January 2008 10:16 a.m. To: PC Audio Discussion List 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
RE: HD radio
Hi John, I agree - a good analogy - similar to the HDMI mess, which seems to be settling down with HDMI 1.3 for now. However, Onkyo has a component HD radio tuner that also has satellite connectivity as well as Internet radio. The interface is 'future proof' with RS-232 connection for upgradability when newer features or formats are available.Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: RE: HD radio Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:19:24 +1300 Very well said Bob. The format wars are further complicated by the fact that the US is using a different standard from the predominant digital radio standard in the rest of the world although they are trying hard to get other countries interested. This seems to me like cell phones all over again. The US went down their own road, but eventually GSM, the world standard, has started to dominate. I hope HD Radio dies a natural death, as I don't particularly like the idea of having to have one radio for the US when I travel there, and another for the rest of the world. I'm sure people from the US who travel elsewhere feel the same. Jonathan-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Seed Sent: Saturday, 12 January 2008 10:16 a.m. To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 radioi 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
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Very well said Bob. The format wars are further complicated by the fact that the US is using a different standard from the predominant digital radio standard in the rest of the world although they are trying hard to get other countries interested. This seems to me like cell phones all over again. The US went down their own road, but eventually GSM, the world standard, has started to dominate. I hope HD Radio dies a natural death, as I don't particularly like the idea of having to have one radio for the US when I travel there, and another for the rest of the world. I'm sure people from the US who travel elsewhere feel the same. Jonathan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Seed Sent: Saturday, 12 January 2008 10:16 a.m. To: PC Audio Discussion List 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
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It's a joke from the Firesign Theater. - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 2:24 PM Subject: RE: HD radio United snakes - a bit harsh I think... I do however agree about cost of repairs vs. buying new. Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:23:08 -0500 To my knowledge The rebate program is only available in the United Snakes at this time, and for those boat anchors they are old TV's that are not worth repairing if they break down,and for the repair shop they will charge at least a hundred bucks just to check it out. For the price of a check over you can buy a brand new set at Wall-Mart. . - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:35 AM Subject: RE: HD radio If by boat anchors you mean your analog televisions, you don't have to put them out to pastor. There will be digital to analog convertors available for roughly $50 per and the government will offer vouchers available soon valued at $40. so, consumers who want to use analog televisions can do so. In addition, if you already have cable or satellite, you're already set, because their server will convert from analog to digital for you. HTH Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:28:58 -0500 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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
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My main objection to any kind of this type of radio is not knowing what's being played. I would like to know how to find out who the artists are and what the song titles. Drives me nuts. - Original Message - From: Larry N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:29 PM Subject: Re: HD radio Here in Canada we don't have HD, but I've listened to a lot of it online. With a couple of exceptions, it's pretty much all music, no commercials and no jocks. Play lists are, in many cases expanded and formats are not quite as restrictive and unimaginative as most commercial stations. I wouldn't be surprised if you find that XM is the superior product. I got and XM radio for Christmas and I love it. Still, if I lived somewhere that offered a decent number of Hd choices, I'd give it a try. Larry - Original Message - From: Paul Oeser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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: 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]
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It's just regular commercial radio with a few more stations thrown in. Eventually it will be there in some form but it won't be this form. If you are disappointed in regular broadcast radio then just think of this as what there is now with better sound oh yea, and for sighted people more on the display. On Jan 11, 2008, at 9:13 PM, Gary Petraccaro wrote: There are 12 stations with 25 total hd stations between them. I actually have satellite radio, Sirius, in the car and do listen to it as much or more than standard radio, especially otr and news. Good luck whatever you decide. - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:27 AM Subject: Re: HD radio 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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: 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] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Gary, There is nothing wrong with internet radio, as long as the stream is, for the most part free from break-up. Lots of choice out there, as most major broadcasters have an internet stream, as an alternative way to promote their station around the globe. . . . - Original Message - From: Gary Wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 2:07 AM Subject: Re: HD radio Hi Bob! Would it indeed be better to listen to internet radio? Could that be in fact better, maybe? - 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
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If I understand correctly, you don't necessarily have to purchase the hardware. Especially if your job allows workers to visit any site, you can listen to sirius online via their player. I'm almost certain it's accessible, because a blind person on one of these lists utilizes the Sirius player online. with that said, there are a few stations you cannot listen to online, but I cant remember which ones. sirius.com will give more information. HTH Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:51:43 -0500 High Tim, I get Sirius at home via my Dish Network satellite system. But you can get a Sirius receiver at RadioShack or you may wish to try their website. http://www.sirius.com. My best regards. John.- Original Message - From: Tim Martin To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:39 PM Subject: RE: HD radio Hi John, Do you know where I can pick up a good Sirius radio for my office at a good price? Regards, Tim 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] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To my knowledge The rebate program is only available in the United Snakes at this time, and for those boat anchors they are old TV's that are not worth repairing if they break down,and for the repair shop they will charge at least a hundred bucks just to check it out. For the price of a check over you can buy a brand new set at Wall-Mart. . - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:35 AM Subject: RE: HD radio If by boat anchors you mean your analog televisions, you don't have to put them out to pastor. There will be digital to analog convertors available for roughly $50 per and the government will offer vouchers available soon valued at $40. so, consumers who want to use analog televisions can do so. In addition, if you already have cable or satellite, you're already set, because their server will convert from analog to digital for you. HTH Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:28:58 -0500 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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
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United snakes - a bit harsh I think... I do however agree about cost of repairs vs. buying new. Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:23:08 -0500 To my knowledge The rebate program is only available in the United Snakes at this time, and for those boat anchors they are old TV's that are not worth repairing if they break down,and for the repair shop they will charge at least a hundred bucks just to check it out. For the price of a check over you can buy a brand new set at Wall-Mart. . - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 9:35 AM Subject: RE: HD radio If by boat anchors you mean your analog televisions, you don't have to put them out to pastor. There will be digital to analog convertors available for roughly $50 per and the government will offer vouchers available soon valued at $40. so, consumers who want to use analog televisions can do so. In addition, if you already have cable or satellite, you're already set, because their server will convert from analog to digital for you. HTH Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:28:58 -0500 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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
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Cornell, I see the point of this suggestion, saving you an extra step when clicking on a station's feed, but I'm not clear how you locate an icon in order to copy it into that favorites folder. Would you clarify? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think so. I created a folder in favorites titled Net Radio and merely paste icons of my favorite stations right into it. I paste the icon directly from whichever page actually plays the content, so I don't have to click on the link each time I visit the site, such as ESPN live streams, WTAM live streams, windows Media stand up comedy and etc. I chose stations that have a good bit rate, so quality of sound is excellent. Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:07:50 -0500 Hi Bob! Would it indeed be better to listen to internet radio? Could that be in fact better, maybe? - Original Message - From: Bob Seed To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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
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We have a bunch of digital music cable channels that pose that problem for me. Title and artist are printed on the screen, but my wife shouldn't have to be my DJ every time I want to know what song is playing. Most of the XM stations that I've listened to will at least back announce after every 4 or 5 songs, and the decade channeles have jocks that talk even more. Plus XM play lists are much much larger than those offered by commercial stations. I thought the antenna might have a problem working inside, but the signal strength is at its highest possible level with the antenna sitting against our living room window. Larry - Original Message - From: Gary Petraccaro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 4:23 AM Subject: Re: HD radio My main objection to any kind of this type of radio is not knowing what's being played. I would like to know how to find out who the artists are and what the song titles. Drives me nuts. - Original Message - From: Larry N [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:29 PM Subject: Re: HD radio Here in Canada we don't have HD, but I've listened to a lot of it online. With a couple of exceptions, it's pretty much all music, no commercials and no jocks. Play lists are, in many cases expanded and formats are not quite as restrictive and unimaginative as most commercial stations. I wouldn't be surprised if you find that XM is the superior product. I got and XM radio for Christmas and I love it. Still, if I lived somewhere that offered a decent number of Hd choices, I'd give it a try. Larry - Original Message - From: Paul Oeser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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: 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] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Adrian, in Internet Explorer, to add a station's direct audio link to favorites, do the following. 1. Right click the link to the station's audio feed. 2. arrow down to the choice that says add to favorites and press enter. 3. Follow the usual process for placing the new favorite in any folder that you like. What I do then is to right click the favorite, send the link to my desktop and place it in a folder which is devoted to the stations that I like. Then when I want to listen to one, I don't even need to open the browser. If the station has an embedded player and won't let me add the listen link to my favorites or to my desktop, I can at least ad a shortcut for the listen page to my desktop folder, again, avoiding the need to open the browser. HTH Larry - Original Message - From: Adrian Spratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 3:28 PM Subject: Re: HD radio Cornell, I see the point of this suggestion, saving you an extra step when clicking on a station's feed, but I'm not clear how you locate an icon in order to copy it into that favorites folder. Would you clarify? Thanks. - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think so. I created a folder in favorites titled Net Radio and merely paste icons of my favorite stations right into it. I paste the icon directly from whichever page actually plays the content, so I don't have to click on the link each time I visit the site, such as ESPN live streams, WTAM live streams, windows Media stand up comedy and etc. I chose stations that have a good bit rate, so quality of sound is excellent. Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: HD radio Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 02:07:50 -0500 Hi Bob! Would it indeed be better to listen to internet radio? Could that be in fact better, maybe? - Original Message - From: Bob Seed To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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 To: PC Audio Discussion List 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
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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 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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what is the IBicquity site 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 Gary G Schindler Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:28 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HD radio 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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]
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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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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]
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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]
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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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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]
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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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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]
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Look at Cambridge Sondworks. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary G Schindler Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:20 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: HD radio 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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]
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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
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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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
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The prices have dropped quite a bit for that radio. A year ago they were about $300. Now you can get one of their models for $120 on amazon.com. The bad review for the HD radio I'm thinking of buying said that you couldn't get HD on AM at night. Of course there is a reason for that. The FCC won't let the stations run their IBOC's at night yet on AM. Do all of them have earphone jacks? At 08:04 AM 1/11/2008, you wrote: 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul Oeser email and MSN mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM and Skype pauloeser. Visit my web pages: http://www.oeser.net/blind.htm and http://www.oeser.net/radio.htm Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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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
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Here in Canada we don't have HD, but I've listened to a lot of it online. With a couple of exceptions, it's pretty much all music, no commercials and no jocks. Play lists are, in many cases expanded and formats are not quite as restrictive and unimaginative as most commercial stations. I wouldn't be surprised if you find that XM is the superior product. I got and XM radio for Christmas and I love it. Still, if I lived somewhere that offered a decent number of Hd choices, I'd give it a try. Larry - Original Message - From: Paul Oeser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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]
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Hi John, Do you know where I can pick up a good Sirius radio for my office at a good price? Regards, Tim Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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High Tim, I get Sirius at home via my Dish Network satellite system. But you can get a Sirius receiver at RadioShack or you may wish to try their website. http://www.sirius.com. My best regards. John.- Original Message - From: Tim Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:39 PM Subject: RE: HD radio Hi John, Do you know where I can pick up a good Sirius radio for my office at a good price? Regards, Tim 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]
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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
Re: HD radio
The FCC changed the rules allowing the AM stations to leave the HD channels on at night. there have been a lot of complaints because of this. since they use adjacent frequencies, they mess up long distance listening. I believe that HD radio will be like stereo A M, Sequam, eventually a bust. - Original Message - From: Paul Oeser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 5:10 PM Subject: Re: HD radio The prices have dropped quite a bit for that radio. A year ago they were about $300. Now you can get one of their models for $120 on amazon.com. The bad review for the HD radio I'm thinking of buying said that you couldn't get HD on AM at night. Of course there is a reason for that. The FCC won't let the stations run their IBOC's at night yet on AM. Do all of them have earphone jacks? At 08:04 AM 1/11/2008, you wrote: 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul Oeser email and MSN mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM and Skype pauloeser. Visit my web pages: http://www.oeser.net/blind.htm and http://www.oeser.net/radio.htm 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]
Re: HD radio
Same here Larry, got XM now, and am loving it!!! At 06:29 PM 1/11/2008, you wrote: Here in Canada we don't have HD, but I've listened to a lot of it online. With a couple of exceptions, it's pretty much all music, no commercials and no jocks. Play lists are, in many cases expanded and formats are not quite as restrictive and unimaginative as most commercial stations. I wouldn't be surprised if you find that XM is the superior product. I got and XM radio for Christmas and I love it. Still, if I lived somewhere that offered a decent number of Hd choices, I'd give it a try. Larry - Original Message - From: Paul Oeser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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] Dan Eickmeier, Brantford Ontario Canada. Amateur radio station va3ets. MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype:va3ets __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: HD radio
There are 12 stations with 25 total hd stations between them. I actually have satellite radio, Sirius, in the car and do listen to it as much or more than standard radio, especially otr and news. Good luck whatever you decide. - Original Message - From: Gary G Schindler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:27 AM Subject: Re: HD radio 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List Pc-audio@pc-audio.org 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 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: 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]
Re: HD radio
Hi Bob! Would it indeed be better to listen to internet radio? Could that be in fact better, maybe? - 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
