Q: DO I NEED A NEW RADIO?
A: Yes. To listen to digital AM and FM programming, you need an HD Radio receiver. New and exciting products are already at your local consumer electronics store. For detailed product information and a complete buyer’s guide, go here.
Q: IS HD RADIO broadcasting THE SAME AS SATELLITE RADIO?
A: No. HD Radio broadcasting is your favorite local AM and FM radio stations broadcasting digitally, producing radically improved sound, and many more new FREE FM channels.
Q: HOW DOES HD RADIO BROADCASTING SOUND?
A: You will be amazed by the FM-like sound of AM and the superior CD-like sound of FM HD Radio stations. Unwanted pops, hisses and dropouts are a thing of the past with an HD Radio receiver. Hearing is believing.
Q: WHAT IS HD2 MULTICASTING?
A: HD2 multicasting means more FM channels and new programming available from local FM stations, which you can ONLY hear on your new HD Radio receiver. Across the country, local FM stations are offering a wide variety of new formats on their HD2 channels: reggae, blues, classic jazz, future country, new alternative, deep tracks, bluegrass and local artists. Find the new stations in your area.
Q: BUT HOW DO I GET THESE NEW CHANNELS?
A: By just tuning up your new HD Radio receiver dial, you will discover the new HD2 and HD3 channels that are offered in your area on our station list.
Q: CAN I GET TEXT INFORMATION ON MY HD RADIO RECEIVER?
A: Yes. Radio stations are offering a variety of useful messages that scroll across radio display screens, including:
- Artist name and song title
- Live weather and real-time traffic updates
- Local news, sports scores and school closings
- Emergency information and much more coming soon!
Q: DOES HD RADIO HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION FEE?
A: HD Radio broadcasting is FREE; there are no subscription fees. Once you’ve purchased your new HD Radio receiver, you can get digital AM and FM stations, including HD2 and HD3 multicast channels.
Q : WHAT DOES THE HD IN HD RADIO MEAN?
A: The ‘HD’ in ‘HD Radio’ is part of iBiquity Digital’s brand name for its digital AM and FM radio technology. It does not mean either hybrid digital or high definition, it is simply the branding language for this new technology.
