FAQs

IS AN HD RADIO BROADCAST THE SAME AS SATELLITE RADIO?

No, HD Radio technology enables local AM & FM broadcasters to offer better sound and additional digital content for free. Satellite radio offers select programming across a national footprint for a monthly subscription fee.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE THE HD RADIO SIGNAL?

If your HD Radio tuner loses the station’s digital signal, it will automatically switch over to the analog signal broadcast at the same frequency. There may be a slight break in the sound when this happens. When the tuner is back in range of your station’s HD Radio signal, it will automatically go back to the digital broadcast.

DO ALL RADIOS RECEIVE AN HD RADIO SIGNAL?

No, In order to receive the digital signal, you must have an HD Radio receiver. Visit the ‘Get A Radio’ section to see what receivers are available.

HOW CAN I CONTACT MY LOCAL HD RADIO STATION?

Visit the Station Guide section of HDRadio.com to find your local station. The station guide will show you available ways to connect with the station.

HOW DO I DISCOVER NEW PROGRAMMING IN MY AREA?

New programming is discovered through the station guide on HDRadio.com, the HDRadio Guide App (available on iOS and Android), and through your local broadcasters.

HOW MUCH DOES AN HD RADIO BROADCAST COST A MONTH?

HD Radio broadcasts are completely subscription-free, it’s your local AM & FM stations. The only requirement to listen on a HD Radio receiver, but after that, it’s cost free for the life of the receiver.

WHERE CAN I FIND A RECEIVER?

HD Radio receivers are available at local Electronics retailers and online. To see a list of retailers, visit the ‘Get A Radio’ section of HDRadio.com.

HOW DOES MY RADIO PICK UP THE DIGITAL SIGNAL?

In order for your radio to receive the digital signal, it needs to be a certified digital receiver. Currently, there are New Car, Auto Aftermarket, Home, and Portable options available to you. Visit the ‘Get A Radio’ section of HDRadio.com for more information.

WHAT IS HD RADIO TECHNOLOGY?

HD Radio technology is the digital broadcast of your local AM/FM stations. Many of your favorite stations broadcast a digital signal that allows you additional features that wouldn’t exist on an Analog signal.