[BC] HD Alliance

[Mark Goff]

Steve Davis wrote:

?I agree with Rich that I'm not qualified to program radio stations in
today's super-competitive environment, despite my few (early) years as
an air personality and programmer.  That was very long ago and things
were much simpler then.  I want to be clear though: I wasn't making any
programming comments, I was merely clarifying the role of the HD
Alliance, something about which I do have knowledge
..?

Thank you Steve for your insightful response and comments!

I have been following these posts for quite some 
time and I really don?t understand the opinions 
of some of the more vocal opponents to HD Radio. 
Granted, it is not a perfect solution, but then, 
what new technology is? We have been given (or 
developed) a tool to try to keep our industry 
competitive. Yes, it will take more than just 
hooking it up and walking away. It will take new 
approaches to engineering, programming and 
marketing. I find this challenge to be a very 
exciting part of radio engineering. Other 
entertainment-based technologies have done this, why shouldn?t we?

I recently returned to broadcasting after several 
years in ?the real world?. I am thankful that 
there are engineers who exhibit the dedication to 
quality and have the vision and imagination to 
make these changes a reality. Some of the 
talented people I have worked with/for in years 
past such as Steve Davis, Troy Langham, Tom 
Bosscher, Tom Montgomery, Marty Hadfield have 
given me the desire to keep learning about new 
technologies and listening to ?younger? ideas coupled with ?older? wisdom.

Additionally, thanks to the folks who 
provide/maintain this list. It is an invaluable 
source of technical knowledge and of course, opinions!

Just doin? what Steve sayz!...Keepin? ?em on the air!

Mark Goff
Chief Engineer & Employee Owner
Eagle Communications, Inc.
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