HD Radio : no radio required
I’ve been debating the purchase of an HD radio for some time now. The promise of HD radio is free radio with higher clarity & quality than FM/AM and additional stations that you won’t get anywhere else. Sounds pretty good!
The one downside is that you have to invest in a new radio with a digital tuner to get these signals. So instead of free, you’ll end up spending a few hundred dollars (each) for your home & car. Bummer.
But wait! You have a computer, right? (Of course you do, you’re on it right now.) Most stations offer a digital broadcast of their radio programs, offering you the benefits of HD radio without the additional equipment. All you need is a computer (and old one will do), some speakers (Apple’s Airtunes helps) and an internet connection and you’re all set. I use iTunes to play the stations, but you can also use WinAmp or your favorite audio player.
To get you started, here are a few of my favorite stations:
- 88.9 Radio Milwaukee [music]
- WPR Ideas Network [news]
- WUWM - Milwaukee Public Radio [news]
- WUWM-HD2 - Milwaukee Public Radio [music]
- KNOW - Minnesota Public Radio [news]
Enjoy!
Filed under Milwaukee, culture, technology : Comments (0) : Jan 24th, 2008 by tadfad
