HD Radio
HD Radio is a new technology that enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast programs digitally, a tremendous technological leap from today's familiar analog broadcasts. These digital broadcasts provide listeners with radically improved audio quality and reception and new data services. Signal fading, static, hisses and pops are a thing of the past. Data services such as displayed song and artist information, weather and traffic alerts and much more will revolutionize the way you experience AM and FM radio. And it's all FREE for consumers, just like today's analog AM and FM radio.

What are the benefits of HD Radio?

• FM broadcasts will have CD-quality sound.
• AM broadcasts will sound as good as today's analog FM stereo.
• Broadcasts are static-free with crystal clear reception. Signal fades, static, hiss, and pops will be things of the past.
• HD Radio receivers will also display important data, including scrolling text displayed on a radio screen with song titles, artist names, traffic updates, weather forecasts, sports scores and more. (Available in the future from XPN).
• Among the HD Radio features WXPN is exploring - a second channel that offers our programming on an exclusive, full-time basis, 24x7.
• No subscription fees. It's FREE for consumers, just like today's analog AM and FM radio. Unlike satellite radio services, HD Radio does not require a subscription.
• Easy transition: You can continue listening to your local AM/FM stations on your existing analog radios as well as on your new HD Radio receivers.
• Opportunity for more advanced data and audio services, such as surround sound, multiple audio sources at the same dial position, on-demand audio services, store-and-replay (so you can store a radio program that airs when you are at work and replay it on your commute home), overlaying real-time traffic information on a navigational map to help you find the shortest route, a 'buy' button for music, sports and concert tickets, along with a host of other services.
• Easy transition for broadcasters and consumers by using the existing infrastructure and spectrum and at the same time preserving the existing analog service for as long as needed. This means you can continue listening to your local AM/FM stations on your existing analog radios as well as on your new HD Radio receivers, with all the added services and benefits that HD Radio offers.

How can you get WXPN on HD Radio?
To hear an HD radio broadcast, you will need a new HD Radio receiver tuned to 88.5 FM.

When will WXPN start broadcasting in HD?
WXPN starts broadcasting in HD Radio on March 1, 2006 at 88.5FM in Philadelphia, and on March 6 in Harrisburg at 88.1FM. Lehigh Valley and Maryland are not yet scheduled.

Will WXPN maintain its current position on the dial?
Yes, WXPN 88.5FM will maintain its current frequencey/dial position.

How can you get HD Radio?
To hear an HD radio broadcast, you will need a new HD Radio receiver that is tuned into a station in your area that is sending an HD Radio broadcast.

To find out which stations are broadcasting with HD Radio, go to Stations on the Air.

To find out what types of HD Radio receivers are available, go to HD Radio Products.

Will my reception problems be fixed with HD Radio?
If you've been having reception problems with WXPN, HD Radio may or may not fix them. It depends on what type of interference you're experiencing.

If I purchase an HD radio receiver, will I be able to listen to stations that are broadcasting in digital and analog signals?
Yes, the HD radios will receive analog if the station isn't broadcasting HD, and automatically switch to HD when it receives a digital signal.

Can HD Radio Stations broadcast both digital and analog signals?
Yes, HD Radio Stations will broadcast both digital and analog signals.

Where can I purchase and HD radio receiver?
Here's a list of where you can purchase HD radio receivers.

For more information, go to iBiquity.com or Crutchfield Advisor.