What is HD Radio? HD Radio represents the next generation in AM and FM broadcast technology. HD Radio is the pure digital transmission medium that greatly improves the sound quality of Radio broadcasts, virtually eliminates static, hiss, pops and fades; upgrades the data display capabilities on receivers and opens up the opportunity for multicasting: broadcasting multiple high-quality channels on each frequency.

What are the benefits to the listener? HD Radio allows today's Radio listener -- representing over 250 million people -- to continue listening to current analog broadcasts while enjoying the features of digital broadcasts. They'll be able to drive around your market -- behind buildings, inside parking lots, through rugged terrain -- without hearing interference and static that they might experience now. AM broadcasts will sound as good as today's FM stereo broadcasts, and FM will sound like CDs. They'll also have access to additional format choices when stations begin multicasting.

What are the benefits to the advertiser? Your sponsors will now have additional avenues to reach your listeners. Data displays can feature visual information such as addresses, phone numbers or coupon codes; multicast channels can feature more targeted programming and the high-quality, transmissions.

Do I need a new receiver in order to enjoy HD Radio broadcasts? Yes, you'll need an HD Radio receiver to enjoy HD Radio broadcasts. This receiver will be able to pull in Radio stations broadcasting in digital and analog, and it can display text data sent by the station. A number of high-profile receiver manufacturers have committed to launching HD Radio receivers in 2005, including ADA , Alpine, Boston Acoustics, Day Sequerra, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic, Polk Audio, Radiosophy, Rotel and Sanyo. 

Digital also means improved reception . . .
The digital signal is less vulnerable to reception problems. The radio tuner's digital processors eliminate the static, pops, hisses, and fades sometimes present in analog signals caused by interference. Multipath distortion, caused by the radio signal being reflected off of buildings and other surrounding obstructions, is completely removed. With HD digital radio you hear only clear, clean, rich sound. Should you lose the digital signal for some reason (obstructing terrain, nearing the edge of the broadcast area, etc.), HD Radio technology defaults back to analog mode, similar to the way current radios switch from stereo to mono mode when receiving a weak signal.

How much do HD compatible receivers cost and where can I buy one?
Prices vary depending on features and between manufacturers and will come down as more manufacturers bring HD products to market. To get the latest information on tuners and costs visit our HD partner's website Creative Car Audio with locations in Joplin, Pittsburg and Springfield.

Creative Car Audio                     Creative Car Audio                Creative Car Audio
629 South Main Street              2501 North Broadway           717 West Sunshine
Joplin, MO 64801                       Pittsburg, KS  66762             Springfield, MO  65807
417-623-3388                             620-231-0708                          417-831-7320

Also, in the coming months Best Buy and Wal-Mart will be carring radio's along with Radio Shack.  You can also purchase online.

Zimmer Radio is the leader in new HD Radio technology we are the first broadcaster in the area to make a High Definition commitment.  Our current stations broadcasting in HD are:

Call Letters	Frequency	Format
KSYN-FM	92.5 HD1	Top-40
KSYN-FM	92.5 HD2	Top-40 Rhythmic
KSYN-FM	92.5 HD3	1310 KZRG
KIXQ-FM	102.5 HD1	Country
KIXQ-FM	102.5 HD2	Classic Country
KIXQ-FM	102.5 HD3	ESPN Radio
KXDG-FM	97.9 HD1	Classic Rock
KXDG-FM	97.9 HD2	Active Rock
KJMK-FM	93.9 HD1	HD Coming in 2008
KJMK-FM	93.9 HD2	HD Coming in 2008