The Internet – a short-term fix
2008 September 29
At the end of the Denver Post’s generally well done piece on Colorado Public Radio:
All parties agree the long-range future is HD radio. The promise of multiple channels delivering a range of programming remains out of reach. Dana Davis Rehm, NPR senior vice president who oversees program services and audience research, said multicasting on various channels is the eventual answer. “There’s been slower progress on HD adoption than any of us would have hoped.”
The Internet is the answer for the short-term future.
Just how “long-range” is this future where HD Radio is the answer? And, how’s the adoption rate of the “short-term” Internet?
I've said for a long time that once there are Internet devices for cars, HD will be moot. You'll pay for service with the rest of your wireless and along with streaming music from whatever site you like, you can pull up maps and your E-mail. Streaming radio services (like FolkAlley.com) – that's the future.
“All parties,” huh? I guess I'm not party to Colorado Public Radio, so I'll let that pass.
Todd – I'd be interested in your take on HD radio. Does Louisville Public Media broadcast in HD? What do you see as its future?