About HD Radio

ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû in Chapel Hill and WRQM in Rocky Mount both transmit with digital signals that can be received with . Signals from these transmitters can be heard on both older analog receivers and newer digital .
In addition to clearer digital signals, HD allows stations the option to broadcast a discrete, second set of programs on what is called HD2. These radio broadcasts can only be received with a HD Radio. In the summer of 2016, ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû began a HD2 service called . It is transmitted by ÉîÒ¹¸£ÀûHD2 from the Chatham County based transmitter. ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû Music is streamed online here on our website and on ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû's apps.
HD Radios are available from stores such as Best Buy and Target as well as many online stores such as . Radios are also available from the offical site. The Insignia Tabletop HD Radio is an example of an inexpensive HD Radio. and many other retailers.

Questions About High Definition "HD" Radio
Q: Will I need a new radio to hear HD stations?
A: To pick-up the new digital broadcasts, Yes. However, older radios will continue to receive the main "analog" signal as they always have.
Q: What is the cost of a HD radio?
A: HD radios have become more afforable in recent years with prices starting in the $50 range. Many new cars come with HD radios installed.
Q: Will HD Radio stations carry different programming?
A: In most cases, the main HD signal will be a higher-quality digital version of the programming heard on the analog service. However, ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû and all HD Radio stations have the option to add secondary HD2 services. ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû provides on ÉîÒ¹¸£Àû HD2
Q: Why do I get drop-outs or silences on the HD2 Services?
A: Listeners on the fringe of the transmission area may experience drop-outs if the signal falls below a critical level. Unlike analog signals that fade out or become full of static at long distances, HD signals simply go silent when the signal becomes too weak.