KPFT Now in HD
You may have heard the announcement during Duane Bradley’s report to the Pacifica National Board, but in case you missed it, KPFT now officially broadcasts in HD. KPFT is the first Pacifica station to broadcast in HD.
HD Radio is unique because it allows stations to deliver high-quality audio as well as additional FM channels, but without changing new frequencies.
HD Radio is an addition to, not a replacement for, standard analog broadcasting. It will allow KPFT to broadcast more than one program at the same time on additional digital channels. It’s like getting more frequencies from the FCC, while actually being tuned in with an HD Radio to 90.1.
Right now, if you own an HD Radio receiver, you can get KPFT’s great music, news and public affairs with a richer, crisper sound.
Later this year, this new KPFT HD-1 will be joined by HD-2, a new channel featuring some of our most requested content and brand-new local and national programming.
Only a few people have HD radio receivers now, but just as in the early days of FM broadcasting, this is likely to change over the next few years as more people discover it and the costs of the radio receivers come down.
Stay tuned to KPFT Houston for more on HD. And thanks for your continued support. Our Summer Sizzle drive starts this weekend, and your pledges make a difference.
Consumers are not interested in the HD Radio farce:
Greg
30 July 2007 at 9:59 am
Hi… I agree that consumer interest in HD Radio currently is low. Equipment costs and perceived value versus other media are issues. However, initiatives by noncommercial radio could still prove fruitful in the years to come.
ernesto
30 July 2007 at 10:38 am
Pay no attention Greg. He just posts the same spam on every HD Radio blog. I run across this nonsense just about everywhere. I guess mommy didn’t love him enough.
No lawyers no guns just money
31 July 2007 at 8:20 am
HD radio is on the cutting-edge, the wave of the future as in the 21st Century. HD radio is a great marketing tool and a wealth of resources for the main channel on any FM radio station. As more people become curious of this new technology it will become ever “more” popular. HD radio is Sci-Fi come to life. Just ask Dr. Phobos? Ciao!! Tony Myrick
Tony Myrick
1 August 2007 at 1:09 pm