[BC] Re: HD Receiver

[Jim Tonne]

HD receivers are power hogs.  That rules them out
regarding a "Walkman" type of unit.  Even after an
alleged chip redesign the power drain will be down
to "only" 100 milliwatts.

The IBOC scheme, while 99% of the transmitter
power output is analog, is inefficient.  Even if the
entire transmitter output were the digital signal,
coverage would be relatively poor compared to
analog coverage.

I see failure on the horizon with stockholders
laughing all the way to the bank.

- JimT

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Dana wrote  (and I surely agree!):

Let's get real....

HD radio simply isn't flying off the shelves. It isn't even CRAWLING off the
shelves!

To me at least Christmas 2007 won't be HD's year either. HDTV and Internet
radio look to be the big winners there. I predict a PORTABLE (FM Walkman 
size)
Inyernet radio this Crristmas for well under 100 dollars. HD can't get 
smaller
then tabletop size.

The two year window for HD's success is getting shorter by the day. NOTHING 
I
see or hear out there is going to help HD sales.

-D



------ Original Message ------
Received: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:29:44 AM EST
From: "Kent Winrich" <kwinrich at gmail.com>
To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Subject: Re: [BC] Re: HD Receiver

On 2/14/07, Rich Wood <richwood at pobox.com> wrote:
>
> ------ At 06:30 PM 2/14/2007, Kent Winrich wrote: -------
>
> >Well since Rich is a stikler for keeping information correct, you can get
> >this receiver for $1700.  You may want to look at this review:
> >
> http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/YamahaRX-V4600HTp1.php
> >
> >The real good thing is that it has HDMI switching.
>
> I'm sure it'll be exciting reading. However, it isn't the model I was
> referring to. That means my original comment was correct. There's no
> HDTV switching on the model I had access to. I haven't been able to
> hear this new unit. No one here stocks it. The earlier model had only
> component, composite and s-video switching, according to its manual.
>
> >Rich you should expand your horizons beyond you little world.  Seriously,
> >you consult with such a closed mind?
>
> You have no idea how I consult.  Perhaps your boy wonder protege
> does. You should also understand that even cheerleaders can have
> closed minds when they refuse to admit there are severe deficiencies
> in the technology and marketing of their beloved cheerleading target.
>
> I guess you're right about my little world. It begins in Boston and
> ends in Los Angeles. It doesn't yet include Hawaii. I realize it's
> nowhere near as grand as your International horizons. I'll just have
> to be happy with my little world.
>
> Rich


I dont argue that you have been actross this country and into Mexico, but
when you use one point of data....

For example, you critisize all of HD2 based on one instance on your local
station.  (dont get me wrong, it is an issue for SOME stations, but you dont
seem to realize what has been done at some facilities).

Another, you base your HD receiver sales on the Boston/Springfield area;
talking to one shop about single receiver.

That just doesnt seem like a good enough source of data.  Unless you are
holding other data from us.
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