WPRO - Broadcasting in HD Radio
630 WPRO & 99.7 FM proudly broadcasts using HD Radio technology.
HD Radio allows FM stations to divide their signals into separate channels of unique programming, called multicasts. Multicasting increases the amount of content available to listeners and helps diversify that content with innovative new programming not often found on the air today. Allowing access to a wider variety of news and information not previously available due to technological limitations of analog.
630 WPRO & 99.7 FM remains at the same location on the radio dial. HD Radio receivers will automatically be able to detect the main channel's digital signal and tune it in; HD Radio multicast channels will be accessed in the same manner as other stations. HD Radio receivers can also tune in analog-only stations.
HD Radio products offering multicast capabilities can be purchased online and at selected consumer electronics retailers. Companies currently offering HD Radio multicast receivers include: Alpine, Boston Acoustics, DaySequerra, Eclipse, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic, Polk Audio, Radiosophy, Rotel, Sanyo, and Yamaha.
Digital HD Radio technology was developed by iBiquity Digital Corporation and is the only digital broadcast system approved by the Federal Communications Commission for AM and FM broadcasting in the United States. It works by transmitting digital audio and data in tandem with existing AM and FM analog signals. In the same manner in which digital technology enabled many new opportunities with CD's, DVD's, cameras, and cell phones, HD Radio technology is doing the same for AM and FM radio.
For more information on HD Radio technology, and how you can enjoy 630 WPRO & 99.7 FM in HD Radio, please click here.
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