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BOISE STATE RADIO RELEASE/April 11, 2008

Boise State Radio Launches HD Service in Sun Valley

BOISE – Boise State Radio announces the launch of its new HD2 service in the Sun Valley area. The service enables FM stations to

broadcast additional programming digitally on a single frequency. HD2 service went into effect on other Boise State Radio stations in February.

What began as a cutting-edge feature first unveiled in 2003 in Hailey is now a new 24/7 service in the Wood River Valley area. The new signal is broadcasting Boise State Radio’s Jazz service. The KBSS HD2 signal covers a large area, including the downtown areas of Ketchum, Sun Valley, Hailey and Bellevue. It also covers large tracts of Highways 75 & 26.

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.

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Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Communications, (208) 426-3275, kraven@boisestate.edu

Boise State University’s new Finish in Four program guarantees that eligible students who follow a planned course of study can complete their degree in four years. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional required courses. More information about Boise State’s graduation guarantee can be found at www.boisestate.edu/finish4.

 


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Last reviewed on Friday, April 11, 2008