[BC] What is "better?" HOW do we get there?

[DHultsman5@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/21/06 3:42:03 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
kwinrich at gmail.com writes:

We had quite a bit of discussion a few months back,
>>     and Mike Bergman correctly pointed out that  manufacturers
>>          don't want to  build upgradeable radios, they want to
>>         sell new radios.
>>
>>         There is also, what he termed a "liability issue" if  the
>>          downloads (over the air or -  at what cost?- at the dealer)
>>           fail, cause problems, or even a perceived  problem.
>>
>>          It would  seem that, at least for the near future,
>>       upgrading the codecs is not a viable  option.
>



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Mandated upgrades could be supplied on a card similar to the one used on  the 
"xD" digital cameras. a rubber covered slot could be built into the front  
panel of the radios.
 
New service mandates could be the same way or for a fee,   download  (Using 
the abundance of digital space) off the air.   etc.
 
I think eventually upgrades will be available in some form.  IBOC is a  work 
in progress especially the AM.
 
Dave