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Grass Fire Claims KIID Towers 

A two-alarm grass fire scorched the ground, and took one tower down on its own.

Arbitron Commercializes PPM Ratings in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood 

In addition, the April and May PPM survey months, which Arbitron had previously released as pre-currency information, are now designated as currency data.

V-Soft Plans Software Training at 2009 NAB Radio Show 

Software training will be held just before the convention begins.

Reviews of the Insignia HD Radio Portable Player 

Insignia offers the first portable HD Radio receiver, and there are lots of opinions about its performance.

The Arguments Against HD Radio 

HD Radio is a polarized issue, but the arguments against it stated by the engineering community are too often not based on technical merits. A readers shares his analysis.

DAB+ Up and Running Down Under, but Consumer Uptake May Lag 

How soon the average Aussie will be able to listen to HD Radio programs may depend on how quickly receiver prices come down.

Broadcaster Divide Deepens as FCC Weighs Digital Power Issue 

The bone of contention concerns potential interference between beefed-up digital carriers and first adjacent signals.

True HD Portability Arrives at Best Buy 

If HD Radio is ever going to pass the tipping point, Insignia's new portable could prove to be the sparkplug.

IBOC by State: Iowa (Jul 2009) 

There are 22 stations in the Hawkeye State broadcasting 30 HD Radio channels.

AES Issues Volume II of Oral History DVD Project 

A project begun in 1997, the DVDs include interviews and comments from many of pro audio's distinguished innovators and leaders.

First Portable HD Radio Receiver Available at Best Buy 

The Insignia personal player provides a portable package for the digital technology.

Ibiquity Digital Files for Intermediate Increased HD Radio Power 

The Ibiquity FCC filing seeks an intermediate 6dB Increase with a 10dB increase to be allowed later.

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Radio Currents Podcast, Jul 16

The Insignia HD Radio Portable Player goes on sale, Comments pour in for increased HD Radio digital sidebands, Sound Exchange has new royalty terms for streamers, and Arbitron commercializes the PPM in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale.

Radio Mag Online Podcast, Jul 2009

Radio magazine Editor Chriss Scherer talks to David Bialik, Broadcast and Streaming Session Chairman of the 127th AES Convention.

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