[BC] IBOC Query

[Robert Meuser]

Phil Alexander wrote:

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>Looking over the numbers, I'd credit anything up to 750 million although
>that is over 2.5 sets for every man, woman and child in the country.
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Phil that is way too sparse a count. I have been checking and it seems 
to be closer to 10 for most people.

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>The automotive sector will replace about 1/3 of the total, about 250
>million, in roughly the next 10 years, and that is surely the most
>vital 1/3 of the total. During the same time period the "table" /
>boombox / otherwise portable etc. will, in constant dollars, approach
>essentially today's prices for similar sets, thus it is a question of
>turnover in the non-automotive sector. 
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But that is only after such radios are in all models and not just high 
end vehicles. With Detroit's current problems don't expect radio 
especially ones that send cars back, to be the top priority.


>It is possible that broadcasters themselves may agitate for an analog
>sunset so they can increase power. Guessing, I'd put that point at
>about 2020-2025 with at least another 5 years for the FCC to make up its
>collective mind - assuming there is an FCC in the year 2025.
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There is really nothing to do and no sunset is needed. Any broadcaster 
can make the business decision to go all digital right now or any other 
time if they wish. There is nothing in this for the FCC except pain.  As 
a matter of fact I can think of some station that should consider all 
digital right now.

R