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News Release
 BOISE STATE RADIO RELEASE/February 7, 2008 Boise State Radio Launches HD Service and All That Jazz BOISE – Boise State Radio is pleased to announce the launch of its new HD2 service, which enables FM stations to broadcast additional programming digitally on a single frequency. The new service on KBSU-FM will allow Boise State Radio to bring back the jazz programming it carried prior to the July 2007 change to a news talk format. KBSU HD will now broadcast classical as well as Jazz music. “We promised you that we would bring back Jazz 24/7,” said John Hess, Boise State Radio general manager. “With the introduction of HD 2, we have kept our word and have brought jazz back to our airwaves 24/7 on KBSU HD 2.” HD technology allows AM stations to broadcast with FM-quality sound, and FM stations to broadcast with CD-quality sound. It is being called the most significant advancement in radio broadcasting since the introduction of FM stereo more than 50 years ago. Listeners will need to purchase an HD radio to receive the HD signal, but those who do not upgrade their equipment will still be able to listen to their favorite shows on Boise State Radio through analog signals. HD radios can be purchased from Boise State Radio on the station’s Web site, http://radio.boisestate.edu. Just click on the “Shop and Support This Station” button. Information on the Boise State Radio network, including KBSU-Arts and Cultural Programming, Idaho Jazz Station and NPR News 91, is available at http://radio.boisestate.edu. -30- Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kraven@boisestate.edu Boise State University is emerging as a metropolitan research university of distinction. This transformation is being powered by the university’s first comprehensive campaign to support students, faculty, strategic initiatives, research and infrastructure. That’s why the campaign to raise $175 million in private support is called Destination Distinction.
Last reviewed on Thursday, February 07, 2008
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