HD RadioTM - How to Listen

HD Radio broadcasting is an added feature of your favorite radio stations, and radio's digital transition is underway.

More stations come online every week, and new technologies like multicasting are starting to be offered. Multicasting technology allows stations to broadcast multiple program streams from the same digital transmitter - imagine your favorite NPR station providing continuous news on one channel and your favorite music on a new multicast channel. All you need is a new digital radio and to tune to a public radio station providing multicast programs in your area. Check out the links below for the latest receiver and station information. It's the best of both worlds and it's free!

Stations currently broadcasting are listed below - look for your local station, and get more information about how to listen.

NPR Stations broadcasting with HD Radio technology (Adobe Acrobat file)

To listen to HD Radio broadcasting you need a receiver that can pick up the signal. The two receivers listed below are multicast compliant and have been approved by NPR Labs:

Kenwood's KTC-HR100

Boston Acoustics' Recepter Radio HD



- HD Radio is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation


   
   
   
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