Contents
CHAPTER 1 An Introduction to HD Radio Technology
1.2 The HD Radio signal for AM radio
1.3 The HD Radio signal for FM radio
2.1 Evaluating the studio for HD Radio operation
2.5 Routers and audio distribution
2.7 Analog-to-digital converters
2.8 AES clocking in the facility
2.9 How to handle the HD Radio system delay
CHAPTER 3 The Studio to Transmitter Link
3.1 What is a studio to transmitter link?
3.2 Remote control and subcarriers with digital microwave systems
CHAPTER 4 Audio Processing for HD Radio
4.1 What an audio codec is and how it works
4.2 Processing the analog and digital audio separately
4.5 Where, physically, does the processor go?
CHAPTER 5 Installing AM HD Radio and Making it Work
5.1 Getting started with AM HD Radio
5.2 Internet access and IP ability
5.3 Environmental requirements
5.4 Requirements of the AM transmitter
5.5 Requirements of the AM antenna system
5.6 Installing the HD Radio equipment
5.9 Exciter settings and what they do
CHAPTER 6 Installing FM HD Radio and Making it Work
6.1 Getting started with the FM HD Radio installation
6.3 Environmental requirements
6.4 Methods of transmitting an FM HD Radio signal
6.5 Equipment required for FM HD Radio installations
6.7 Installing the HD Radio equipment
6.8 Exciter and HD Radio transmitter adjustments
6.9 Measuring and adjusting the FM HD Radio hybrid signal for compliance
6.11 Multicast channels: enter the importer
Appendix Real-life Experiences with HD Radio
A.3 Nighttime AM HD Radio testing
A.4 Nighttime hybrid AM HD Radio operation
A.5 Practical considerations for the implementation of AM IBOC
A.6 Real-world AM IBOC converage using a consumer IBOC radio
A.7 Installation of IBOC on AM