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30 July 2007 | Technology | Ernesto Aguilar

You may have heard the announcement during Duane Bradley’s report to the Pacifica National Board, but in case you missed it, KPFT now officially broadcasts in HD. KPFT is the first Pacifica station to broadcast in HD.

HD Radio is unique because it allows stations to deliver high-quality audio as well as additional FM channels, but without changing new frequencies.

HD Radio is an addition to, not a replacement for, standard analog broadcasting. It will allow KPFT to broadcast more than one program at the same time on additional digital channels. It’s like getting more frequencies from the FCC, while actually being tuned in with an HD Radio to 90.1.

Right now, if you own an HD Radio receiver, you can get KPFT’s great music, news and public affairs with a richer, crisper sound.

Later this year, this new KPFT HD-1 will be joined by HD-2, a new channel featuring some of our most requested content and brand-new local and national programming.

Only a few people have HD radio receivers now, but just as in the early days of FM broadcasting, this is likely to change over the next few years as more people discover it and the costs of the radio receivers come down.

Stay tuned to KPFT Houston for more on HD. And thanks for your continued support. Our Summer Sizzle drive starts this weekend, and your pledges make a difference.

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