HD Radio

[2010camaro2SS]

Hey Guys. Wanted to know what the story is with HD Radio? I keep hearing commercials for it and wanted to know if anybody has had experience with it, and if we can install it in our cars?

[transfrmn]

its just normal radio broadcast on a digital signal vs an analog signal, Zune HD have it. its supposed to be clearer and they can transmit more data to your radio easier like song info i believe. alot like the HD tv channels you can get with an antenna

personally i can't tell a difference and a lot of radio stations are not using it yet

[UCF w00t]

Pretty much would have to use a device with a HD radio and plug it into an Aux port. Only thing I really know of right now is the Zune HD.

[2010camaro2SS]

Yeah that could be fun. I haven't heard a lot about the Zune HD. But maybe its time to upgrade from my 1st Gen iPod Nano

[rolnslo]

I've got an add-on HD Radio receiver that I need to put in my Camaro. I used it in my truck until I got my Camaro and was just waiting for my XM trial subscription to expire before installing it again.

Most Houston radio stations are dual broadcasting in HD so we have quite a few to pick from. As for sound quality, there is a noticeable difference over standard FM quality, mostly because the hiss and signal drops are gone with the digital stream. It's kind of an all or nothing thing. The use of the HD stream allows stations to offer sub-channels along with their regular programming. Think of a regular new music country station also broadcasting old country + 80's country + George Strait only country at the same time.

[transfrmn]

Originally Posted by rolnslo

The use of the HD stream allows stations to offer sub-channels along with their regular programming. Think of a regular new music country station also broadcasting old country + 80's country + George Strait only country at the same time.

didn't realize that hmm that could be cool and be very devastating to satellite radio once this gets up and going

[rolnslo]

Originally Posted by transfrmn

didn't realize that hmm that could be cool and be very devastating to satellite radio once this gets up and going

True but satellite still provides a much wider range of programming.

Here's the list of HD stations in Houston...not too much variety, especially compared to XM. But at least it's free every month.

KUHF-HD 88.7 FM NPR News & Info, University of Houston
KUHF-HD2 88.7-2 FM Classical Music/Fine Arts, University of Houston
KUHF-HD3 88.7-3 FM Ahora! NPR News & Info in Spanish, University of Houston
KSBJ-HD 89.3 FM ChrsContemp, KSBJ Educational Foundation
KPFT-HD 90.1 FM Ecltc/PubSv, Pacifica Foundation
KPFT-HD2 90.1-2 FM BBC News, Pacifica Foundation
KPVU-HD 91.3 FM NPR/SJz/Gsp, Prairie View A&M University
KROI-HD 92.1 FM Gospel, Radio One Inc.
KKBQ-HD 92.9 FM Country, Cox Radio, Inc.
KKBQ-HD2 92.9-2 FM Country, Cox Radio, Inc.
KKBQ-HD3 92.9-3 FM Country Legends 97.1, Cox Radio, Inc.
KKRW-HD 93.7 FM Clsc Rock, Clear Channel
KKRW-HD2 93.7-2 FM Adult Alternative AAA, Clear Channel
KKRW-HD3 93.7-3 FM NEWSRADIO 740, Clear Channel
KTBZ-HD 94.5 FM Modern Rock, Clear Channel
KTBZ-HD2 94.5-2 FM Free Buzz, Clear Channel
KKHH-HD 95.7 FM CHR, CBS Radio
KKHH-HD2 95.7-2 FM Dance, CBS Radio
KKHH-HD3 95.7-3 FM CNN 650, CBS Radio
KHMX-HD 96.5 FM Hot AC, Clear Channel
KHMX-HD2 96.5-2 FM New CHR, Clear Channel
KTHT-HD 97.1 FM Country, Cox Radio, Inc.
KFNC-HD 97.5 FM Sports, Cumulus Media Partners
KBXX-HD 97.9 FM R&BOd/HpHop, Radio One Inc.
KTJM-HD 98.5 FM Mexican, Liberman
KODA-HD 99.1 FM Soft AC, Clear Channel
KODA-HD2 99.1-2 FM Smooth Jazz, Clear Channel
KILT-HD 100.3 FM Country, CBS Radio
KILT-HD2 100.3-2 FM The Wolf, CBS Radio
KILT-HD3 100.3-3 FM Sports Radio 610, CBS Radio
KLOL-HD 101.1 FM Reggaeton, Clear Channel
KLOL-HD2 101.1-2 FM In-Depth News, Clear Channel
KMJQ-HD 102.1 FM Urban, Radio One Inc.
KLTN-HD 102.9 FM Mexican, Univision Radio
KLTN-HD2 102.9-2 FM Puro Tejano, Univision Radio
KLTN-HD3 102.9-3 FM Spanish, Univision Radio
KHJK-HD 103.7 FM Adult Hits, Cumulus Media Partners
KRBE-HD 104.1 FM CHR, Cumulus Media Partners
KRBE-HD2 104.1-2 FM Classic Alternative - JACK, Cumulus Media Partners
KAMA-HD 104.9 FM Span/AdHts, Univision Radio
KAMA-HD2 104.9-2 FM Spanish Celestial, Univision Radio
KOVE-HD 106.5 FM Spn/Var/AHt, Univision Radio
KHPT-HD 106.9 FM 80s Hits, Cox Radio, Inc.
KHPT-HD2 106.9-2 FM PAT, Cox Radio, Inc.
KGLK-HD 107.5 FM Clsc Hits, Cox Radio, Inc.
KGLK-HD2 107.5-2 FM Oldies, Cox Radio, Inc.
KGLK-HD3 107.5-3 FM Weather NOAA, Cox Radio, Inc.
KQQK-HD 107.9 FM Span/Pop, Liberman

[2010camaro2SS]

Originally Posted by rolnslo

I've got an add-on HD Radio receiver that I need to put in my Camaro. I used it in my truck until I got my Camaro and was just waiting for my XM trial subscription to expire before installing it again.

Most Houston radio stations are dual broadcasting in HD so we have quite a few to pick from. As for sound quality, there is a noticeable difference over standard FM quality, mostly because the hiss and signal drops are gone with the digital stream. It's kind of an all or nothing thing. The use of the HD stream allows stations to offer sub-channels along with their regular programming. Think of a regular new music country station also broadcasting old country + 80's country + George Strait only country at the same time.

How would you install your HD Radio receiver? Is it like a portable one that you can hook up via the Aux-In port?

[rolnslo]

Originally Posted by 2010camaro2SS

How would you install your HD Radio receiver? Is it like a portable one that you can hook up via the Aux-In port?

Yes, it's a cheap-a$$ unit that I picked up for $5 (after rebate) at Frys. It consists of a main unit (size of a paperback book), a 12" antenna, a 12v power plug with a power supply, and a wired remote display controller. I had to buy the antenna myself and that cost me more than the HD Radio unit did.

I'll probably just stuff all of the parts under the driver's seat and run the 12v power plug and the RCA (to 1/8" plug) wire up between the seat and then under the console. I'll need to drill a hole in the base of the storage area for the wires to come through and then I'll plug in the power plug and plug in the 1/8" plug into the AUX port. I haven't decided where to put the remote display controller but I'm leaning towards just attaching to the side of the console (low down next to the seat to hide it somewhat). I don't really need to see it to auto-tune from station to station and I can easily remember the location of each button on the controller.



http://www.target.com/VR3-Roadmaster.../dp/B001391YHK

[2010camaro2SS]

Cool man. Maybe if you feel up to it, mind doing a write-up about it whenever you do it? That way I can follow in your footsteps! :-)

[PA FAST]

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Yes, it's a cheap-a$$ unit that I picked up for $5 (after rebate) at Frys. It consists of a main unit (size of a paperback book), a 12" antenna, a 12v power plug with a power supply, and a wired remote display controller. I had to buy the antenna myself and that cost me more than the HD Radio unit did.

I'll probably just stuff all of the parts under the driver's seat and run the 12v power plug and the RCA (to 1/8" plug) wire up between the seat and then under the console. I'll need to drill a hole in the base of the storage area for the wires to come through and then I'll plug in the power plug and plug in the 1/8" plug into the AUX port. I haven't decided where to put the remote display controller but I'm leaning towards just attaching to the side of the console (low down next to the seat to hide it somewhat). I don't really need to see it to auto-tune from station to station and I can easily remember the location of each button on the controller.



http://www.target.com/VR3-Roadmaster.../dp/B001391YHK

You couldn't use the AM/FM window grid antenna to pick up the HD signal? Lets see some pictures.