News Release

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March 14, 2006

Boise State Radio Launches Digital HD Radio Broadcasting
Revolutionary technology enables KBSU AND KBSX to offer the Treasure Valley static-free, CD-quality sound

BOISE — Boise’s FM public radio stations KBSU, Arts and Cultural Programming, and KBSX, NPR News 91, have drastically improved listeners’ radio experience. KBSU and KBSX have officially entered the age of digital broadcasting via their adoption of HD Radio™ technology. Listeners with HD Radio-compatible receivers can now enjoy CD-quality sound and a range of new services that will provide access to a wider variety of music, news and information content. With today’s landmark announcement, KBSU and KBSX join Boise State Radio’s KBSS Sun Valley as the first digital HD Radio stations in Idaho. Future plans call for KBSU-AM Boise and KBSW Twin Falls to also be upgraded.

“HD Radio is the most revolutionary change in our industry since the introduction of FM 40 years ago,” said John Hess, Boise State Radio’s general manager. “Its combination of radically improved sound quality, advanced digital services and radio’s unmatched local market coverage will provide consumers with expanded choices for customizing their radio experience. And the best part is, there are no subscription fees with HD Radio. It’s a package that you just can’t beat.”

As with all HD Radio stations, KBSU and KBSX will remain at the same location on the radio dial. HD Radio receivers will automatically detect KBSU’s and KBSX’s digital signals and tune them in. HD Radio receivers can also tune in analog-only stations.
 
HD Radio products can be purchased online and at select consumer electronics retailers. Companies offering HD Radio receivers in 2005 include ADA, Alpine, Boston Acoustics, DaySequerra, Eclipse, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic, Polk Audio, Radiosophy, Rotel, Sanyo and Yamaha.

Digital HD Radio technology was developed by iBiquity Digital Corporation and is the only digital broadcast system approved in the United States by the Federal Communications Commission for AM and FM broadcasting. It works by transmitting digital audio and data in tandem with existing AM and FM analog signals. HD Radio technology is providing for the same advances in AM and FM radio as digital technology did for CDs, DVDs, cameras and cell phones.

KBSU and KBSX are services of Boise State University. KBSU, the arts and classical station for the Treasure Valley, is heard on 90.3 FM. KBSX, also known as NPR News 91, provides news and information from National Public Radio. It is heard on 91.5 FM in the Treasure Valley. For more information, visit http://radio.boisestate.edu. 
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Contact: John Hess, General Manager, Boise State Radio, 208-426-1984, JohnHess@boisestate.edu

http://radio.boisestate.edu

 

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