what is HD radio?

Question

I'm assuming its clearer to listen to, but do you get additional radio stations compared to a regular radio? And does it have a monthly fee like satellite radio?

Answer 1

"do you get additional radio stations compared to a regular radio?"
- Yes, but it depends on your local HD radio stations. HD stations are able to broadcast more than one channel on the same frequency (they call it "multicasting"), but it's up to the individual radio station whether they want to or not. I live in Seattle and about 1/2 the HD stations multicast.

Here's a link to check HD stations in your area:
http://hdradio.com/find_an_hd_digital_radio_station.php
HD1 = regular radio broadcast (but in digital HD quality)
HD2 = 2nd channel broadcast on the same frequency
HD3 = 3rd channel...and so on (I believe up to 8 channels can theoretically exist on the same frequency in HD, but the most I've seen so far is 3).

And NO, there is no monthly fee, you just need to buy the HD radio equipment.

Answer 2

Its almost like satalite radio, it is stations between ur normal sations they are suppoosed to be cd quality. it is free to use but you need a hd radio compatible head unit, and u have to buy the hd reciever which cost about 250$. after i realized all the prices i just went with xm radio. by the way if u go with satalite radio go with sirius.

Answer 3

hd radio is the regular stations in digital very clear and thats it so when you go out of town you have to finda new station but it will be digital

Answer 4

extra stations, yes. varies depending where you live. monthly fee, no. i dont have one myself but i'd like to get one

Answer 5

no montly fee is FREE

http://www.hdradio.com/how_does_hd_digital_radio_work.php?PHPSESSID=beca55649ba78793f3fa751daac3e32c