[BC] Re: HD Receiver

[robertm@nyc.rr.com]

Jim

what you say is true for now. I think the problems will be solved on 
both ends, eventually. Sadly too much time will have passed for this 
launch but it will be interesting how this all eventually morphs.

R

----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Tonne <tonne at comcast.net>
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:22 am
Subject: Re: [BC] Re: HD Receiver
To: Broadcasters' Mailing List <broadcast at radiolists.net>

> 
> 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
> 
> ==================
> 
> 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 
> Internetradio 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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