[BC] HD Radio's lack of upgrade capability

[Rich Wood]

------ At 09:01 AM 10/19/2005, Phil Alexander wrote: -------

>We need a system that can adapt without making radios
>obsolete. The alternative is radio itself will become
>obsolete IMHO. Unless the standards for upgrades are
>embedded in the Rules, radio, as a popular mass
>medium will probably wither and die over the next 20
>or 30 years. Given the present lack of leadership in
>the industry, IMHO it is the most likely outcome.

It's been stated here many times that manufacturers have no interest 
in upgradeablity. What you buy is what you'll get until you buy 
another one. If the system weren't so flawed I could accept that. 
"Never buy version 1.0" applies in this case. If iBorg corrects the 
interference problem, will current receivers adapt? What do we think 
will happen when BMW owners hear secondary channels being promoted? 
They can't receive them. If you've paid $100,000 or so you might be 
inclined to feel screwed or that the radio is defective. Angry customer.

Rich