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IBOC by State: New Mexico (November 2009) 

There are 12 stations in the Land of Enchantment broadcasting 18 HD Radio channels.

Warp Factor 6, Mr. Scott... (The Ongoing IBOC Power Increase Debate) 

NPR put to rest any doubts that it would oppose a 6dB interim increase in FM IBOC digital carrier power, based on its most recent study of digital-to-analog interference and input from member stations.

IBOC by State: Maryland 

There are 17 stations in the Old Line State broadcasting 28 HD Radio channels.

Top 10: HD Radio penetration 

It seems the 2,000-station mark is in sight, but the rate at which stations are activating HD Radio signals has slowed.

Nautel HD Power Boost: How it Works 

Nautel has developed a technology called HD Power Boost that uses an intelligent peak to average power ratio (PAPR) technique to address this issue.

HD Radio Ad Substitution 

Not every listener is going to want to participate in targeted advertising. Our society has raised suspicions about privacy to paranoia proportions. However, there will be those who are unconcerned. There will be those who prefer to hear commercials that match their lifestyle. There will be listeners that desire certain free-but-protected programming and are willing to opt-in to receive premium content.

Insignia Offers Two HD Radio Receivers 

The bookshelf system and stand-alone tuner are offered exclusively through Best Buy.

Sony Intros HD Radio Table Unit 

The XDR-S10HDiP is Sony's first HD Radio with Itunes tagging that is compatible with the 3G Iphones and Ipods.

Nextmedia Signs with Worldband Media for South Asian Multicast Programming 

KEZR-HD2 106.5-2 will transmit a South Asian format for listeners in the San Jose area.

Emmis, Worldband Media Launch Asian Radio Network 

Top 3 U.S. markets to offer programming on HD Radio multicast channels for the South Asian ethnic community.

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