[BC] IBOC

[Mike Gideon]

Not because I say so. I'm just the guy with the spectrum analyzer. By all 
means, keep debating.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Kline" <akline at netins.net>
To: "Broadcast Radio Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [BC] IBOC


> Because you say so?  IIRC, the rulemaking in Washington is still open, to
> say nothing of the reconsiderations, possible judicial review,
> Congressional action, and so on.
>
> And I'd say that the debate hasn't really even *started* until the public
> has a fair chance to buy, or not buy, IBOC radios.
>
> Mike's company clearly has a vested interest in HD radio, and I understand
> his eagerness to defend that interest.  However, the *audience* does not
> yet have such an interest, so until they're heard from, it's premature to
> call the debate over.
>
> The same can be said about digital TV.  An engineering triumph?
> Certainly.  A commercial success? Not yet.  Who knows when?
>
> ak
>
> On Thu, 14 Jul 2005, Mike Gideon wrote:
>
>> Some folks don't want to understand.  I'm not saying anyone has to do
>> anything. I AM saying that the debate is over.
>
>
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