Digital radio goes to war again and the surprise winner

Digital radio goes to war again and the surprise winner There is an upcoming war in digital radio - HD radio vs. satellite radio, which winner.I believe that the answer is? None of the above. Why do I say this? Here are some advantages and disadvantages cons.First, satellite radio is a national. You can lock in your favorite channel and keep listening to what the drive from LA to New York. This is an advantage. In addition, HD Radio is the radio terrerestrial and, as such, it is strictly local. Once outside the unit, for example, will not be able to hear your favorite LA-station driving until you are within range of the station. Depending on your travel habits, which could be a real minus.However, there is a negative aspect for the national radio and the fact that it can not provide local information or local programming. If you travel a lot, even between cities or states, the national radio can be a real blessing. However, if most of your driving is within the same city, the HD radio would make more sense? especially if you like local news, weather, sports and talk radio radio.Satellite the second great advantage of terrestrial radio is that most of the commercial channels. However, HD radio HD2 SUBCHANNELS have said that free trade will also be at least the first 18 months.What happens after those first few months is anybody guess. Moreover, in the long term, satellite radio may not be able to remain free, or commercial. XM and Sirius are still losing money, despite the addition of subscribers and may come a time when not many people left who are willing to pay for satellite radio.In the meantime, the majority of system builders are incorporating HD audio in their radio systems are also included the provision of an XM or Sirius. I think this probably reflects the future of radio is that you, the listener can choose from. You can choose any of the HD Radio or satellite radio. Or you can choose both.So, the last winner is ... you.To lea more about HD Radio, go to my website, and while you're there, be sure to sign into my mini-blog so you can stay on top of all HD Radio news.Douglas Hanna is a retired marketing executive and author of over 100 articles on HD radio, Inteet and family finances.