The next generation of audio was unveiled as Emmis Communications yesterday announced it’s first wave of High Definition (HD) second channels in several markets, including New York. In New York, WQCD-FM (CD101.9) will be airing "Chill" (also known as ambient or lounge music, Chill has roots in pop, world music, smooth jazz, and electronica; artists include Zero 7, Moby, Thievery Corporation, Bebel Gilberto, Jazzanova, and Groove Armada.
The HD Digital Radio Alliance, of which Emmis is a member, is a strategic alliance designed to accelerate the rollout of HD Digital Radio. HD Digital Radio eliminates the static, hiss and fades associated with analog radio signals. The wireless data feature enables text information on songs to be broadcast directly to receiver display screens. HD Digital Radio will initially be commercial-free, and no subscription is required. HD Digital Radio receivers are now available at various in-store and on-line retailers.
This second WQCD (CD101.9) Chill channel will be rolled out sometime soon in the coming months.
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