News Makers
El-Dinary Expects Further Uptake of HD Radio
In the U.S., the technology “is woven into the fabric of listener engagement”
Digital Radio
Business and Law
Aviation Groups Ask for Caution on Asymmetric Sidebands
Groups hope for a larger buffer between the FM band and adjacent aviation bands
Global
RFmondial Introduces DAB Modulator/Exciter Module
It made its debut in the Fraunhofer booth at IBC
News Makers
Bierhorst Highlights the Role of Metadata and Voice Control
“We are working to assure easy access to radio, in the highest possible quality”
Business and Law
FCC Poised to Adopt Digital Radio Asymmetric Sideband Operations
But it will defer a decision that would let more FM HD Radio stations...
News Makers
Radioplayer Seeks to “Shape the Future of Radio”
Yann Legarson discusses the organization’s plans for growth
News Makers
BMW Expands Its Embrace of DTS AutoStage
The carmaker is the first to offer both the audio and the video versions
News Makers
DRM Emphasizes Flexibility and Quality of Service
India and China are among the target markets for the consortium
Global
A Quick Tour of DAB Across Europe
Digitalradio Büro provides a round up the state of DAB in 29 territories
Guest Commentaries
Digital Radio: Go Big or Go Home
Roger Lanctot writes that large screens represent a huge opportunity for radio
Guest Commentaries
Radio in France Looks to a Digital Future
A new white paper outlines how to “adapt the radio model to its new...
Guest Commentaries
Ben Poor: Digital Broadcasting Expands Choice
Radio, still appreciated in its various forms, is more than capable of adapting to...
Headlines
Radio’s In-Car Prominence Is an Indicator of Industry Health
Broadcasters cite pros and cons of the medium at WorldDAB Automotive
Radio World Ebooks
World Digital Radio: A New Ebook
Insights from digital proponents and other experts about the uptake of these technologies
Headlines
How Do We Maintain DAB+ Radio’s Prominence in the Car?
Harrison: Rich user experience, simplicity and partnerships are keys to success
News and Business
DAB Stations Need to Clean Up Their Act in the Car, Says Ford Exec
Frank Nowack says stations need to focus on audio quality, metadata and consistency
Headlines
Bierhorst: Communication Is Key for Future of Digital Radio
The WorldDAB president kicked off an industry event in Prague on June 13
Guest Commentaries
The AM Band Needs a Federal Support Program
Some thoughts on how the struggling band can live on
Digital Radio
HD Radio Capture Issue Is Not Always Predictable
O’Neal and Kean examine the vagaries of this phenomenon
Reader's Forum
Letter: Where Is Digital Radio in the AM Debate?
In an increasingly digital world, is it worth keeping AM radio in cars?
Reader's Forum
Letter: AM Isn’t Just for Old-Timers
"I am glad there is a fairly younger guy who has faith in an...
Headlines
Kolesar Still Sees the Promise of All-Digital for AM
The NAB has honored him as an engineering pioneer
Reader's Forum
Letters: WUVT, MacGyvers, Shortwave and More
A sampling of recent letters to the editor of RW
Guest Commentaries
In-Vehicle Gaming Is an Essential Opportunity
It presents a major opportunity for radio to engage audiences
Guest Commentaries
Why Is Shortwave Only “the Radio of Last Resort”?
Its powerful new capabilities remain largely unexplored
Reader's Forum
Letter: It’s Too Late For AM. Let’s Talk About Digital Radio
"I believe the time has passed to save AM broadcast radio, much less AM...
News Makers
King: Digital Can Make AM Worth Investing In
“DRM adoption in other countries can give U.S. station owners a look into what’s...
Guest Commentaries
ATSC 3.0 Audio Services: The How and Why
We can deliver audio services through a remarkably efficient, far-reaching system
Programming and Sales
Beasley Media Debuts a Salsa Music Format Dubbed “Playa”
It will be featured across the company’s HD2 and HD3 channels
Business and Law
HD Radio Passes 100 Million Car Mark
Xperi narrows its quarterly losses and looks to “a particularly exciting phase”
Global
Ennals: DAB Will Never Replace FM In Australia
Head of Australia’s Commercial Radio & Audio says digital radio will play a "complementary...
Headlines
Radio for Android Automotive Discussed at DAB Event
Executives from Xperi and Cariad emphasize the importance of radio’s active involvement
Global
DAB+ Is Gaining Ground in Ghana, Indonesia and Bahrain
A bill to implement DAB+/DRM in Indonesia is before its parliament
People News
New WorldDAB President Plants Her Flag at 2023 Summit
Bierhorst: “Just look at what we already achieved"
Guest Commentaries
WWFD Concludes AM Digital Test Phase
Dave Kolesar summarizes results of five years of testing
Guest Commentaries
Now Is the Time to Save AM in Cars Using Digital
"DRM eliminates unstable and degraded audio, saves spectrum and, more importantly, a lot of...
From the Editor
AM Digital WWFD Concludes Its Test Phase
The Hubbard station now is a full-time, all-digital operation
Guest Commentaries
DRM Is in Tune With Asia
"Big and populous countries like India, China, Indonesia and Pakistan still need a wide-range,...