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What Is HD Radio?
Kix 102.5 is one of the first stations in the world broadcasting in (HD) digital radio technology with near CD quality sound-twice the fidelity of satellite radio-and still free. All you need is an HD compatible receiver to start enjoying the increased fidelity and reception. Plus, HD allows radio stations the ability to offer a second digital program through multicasting.
How does it work?
Kix 102.5 bundles our traditional analog and new digital audio signal together on the same frequency 102.5FM to serve both traditional analog radios and new HD receivers, whichever tuner you have will automatically discern which signal to use.
Increased Fidelity equals near CD-quality sound . . .
Digital technology allows a radio station to transmit more data in the same amount of bandwidth. Primarily, this means higher quality sound, but there are other benefits too, such as our multicast signal full hi-fidelity sound.
Digital also means improved reception . . .
The digital signal is less vulnerable to reception problems. The radio tuner's digital processors eliminate the static, pops, hisses, and fades sometimes present in analog signals caused by interference. Multipath distortion, caused by the radio signal being reflected off of buildings and other surrounding obstructions, is completely removed. With HD digital radio you hear only clear, clean, rich sound. Should you lose the digital signal for some reason (obstructing terrain, nearing the edge of the broadcast area, etc.), HD Radio technology defaults back to analog mode, similar to the way current radios switch from stereo to mono mode when receiving a weak signal.
How much do HD compatible receivers cost and where can I buy one?
Prices vary depending on features and between manufacturers and will come down as more manufacturers bring HD products to market. To get the latest information on tuners and costs visit our HD partner's website Creative Car Audio with locations in Joplin, Pittsburg and Springfield.
Creative Car Audio Creative Car Audio Creative Car Audio
629 South Main Street 2501 North Broadway 717 West Sunshine
Joplin, MO 64801 Pittsburg, KS 66762 Springfield, MO 65807
417-623-3388 620-231-0708 417-831-7320
Also, in the coming months Best Buy and Wal-Mart will be carring radio's along with Radio Shack. You can also purchase online.
Zimmer Radio is the leader in new HD Radio technology we are the first broadcaster in the area to make a High Definition commitment. Our current stations broadcasting in HD are:
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Frequency
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Format
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KSYN-FM
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92.5 HD1
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Top-40
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KSYN-FM
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92.5 HD2
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Top-40 Rhythmic
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KSYN-FM
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92.5 HD3
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1310 KZRG
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KIXQ-FM
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102.5 HD1
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Country
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KIXQ-FM
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102.5 HD2
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Classic Country
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102.5 HD3 |
ESPN Radio |
| KXDG-FM |
97.9 HD1 |
Classic Rock |
| KXDG-FM |
97.9 HD2 |
Active Rock |
| KJMK-FM |
93.9 HD1 |
HD Coming in 2008 |
| KJMK-FM |
93.9 HD2 |
HD Coming in 2008 |
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