high definition (HD) digital radio
Are the Scion head units installed in the xD able to receive high definition radio broadcasts?
I have the premium Pioneer unit.
As stated on Consumer Reports.com, "High-definition (HD) digital radio allows AM and FM broadcasters to send digital signals over the airwaves to provide the listener with CD-quality sound. Unlike satellite radio, there are no subscription fees for HD radio since existing regional radio stations provide the content. The more than 1,500 existing HD stations across the nation can even send up to eight separate signals on their wavelength to provide alternative content to their listeners. And because HD radio operates on a larger broadcast spectrum than satellite radio, there is less data compression when sent over the airwaves. Soon, HD radio will become a means of two-way communication between a vehicle and a broadcaster."
I'm guessing a big fat NO, because HD radio seems to still be at the satellite radio stage, meaning built into only a select few head units at present (see http://www.hdradio.com/buyers_guide.php?prime=autonow for more info)
Edit: It's coming... sometime: http://tinyurl.com/scionoffershdradio
I have the premium Pioneer unit.
As stated on Consumer Reports.com, "High-definition (HD) digital radio allows AM and FM broadcasters to send digital signals over the airwaves to provide the listener with CD-quality sound. Unlike satellite radio, there are no subscription fees for HD radio since existing regional radio stations provide the content. The more than 1,500 existing HD stations across the nation can even send up to eight separate signals on their wavelength to provide alternative content to their listeners. And because HD radio operates on a larger broadcast spectrum than satellite radio, there is less data compression when sent over the airwaves. Soon, HD radio will become a means of two-way communication between a vehicle and a broadcaster."
I'm guessing a big fat NO, because HD radio seems to still be at the satellite radio stage, meaning built into only a select few head units at present (see http://www.hdradio.com/buyers_guide.php?prime=autonow for more info)
Edit: It's coming... sometime: http://tinyurl.com/scionoffershdradio
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