It's cool technology -- no doubt about it. Our local NPR station here in Charlotte, 90.7 WFAE, is already doing HD Radio, and they had a program about it back when they launched it. Sounds cool. But it's still no competition to Satellite radio. For one thing, HD Radio will still be regulated by the FCC, which - as you know - is not the case with satellite. The main reason Stern is leaving is to have the freedom to curse and get as raunchy as he wants (or as Sirius will let him), without the fear of fines.

Also, satellite is available just about anywhere in the country. You can conceivably drive across the country listening to the same station.

It's got some very cool potential, though -- especially for those who do not want to dish out (no pun intended) the 10 or 12 bucks a month for satellite radio.

Juan

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