[nabs-l] Accessible HD Radio

Sun Jul 4 16:35:42 UTC 2010

Hello list, First, happy and festive fourth to all.  This thread reminded me
of a question that  I have that is related to radio listening, but not
specifically  to HD radio..This is an open question to everyone, I am
considering satellite radio.  I would love to hear from anyone with
information on this. It seems it would be educational to have a large
sampling of broadcast music and talk, as is the case I think with  satellite
service such as Sirius radio.  I would not mind paying a smallish monthly
subscription fee which I think is typical with satellite radio.  I am
wondering how expensive the special receiver for satellite radio is?   Where
is the best place to buy this? Is it easy and somewhat accessible to use? I
am interested in using it at home, somewhat like a tabletop radio.   I would
really be  grateful for any input, Best,  Ginnie

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Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Accessible HD Radio

  Hello Maurice,

Yes. This means the radio doesn't really provide true accessibility. 
Maybe it doesn't have real text-to-speech but relies on recorded voice 
guidance. In any case, the unit is disappointing and I won't bother 
getting one until a truly accessible HD Radio is available. :-(

On 7/3/2010 10:21 PM, Maurice Mines wrote:
> Oh, I actually have a follow-up question somewhat? If so it only reads the
frequencies so for instance if I'm listening to 97.1, HD one for instance?
That's all that it will be? I think the reason why it only reads that is
because the frequency information that the only thing that actually would
stay constant in the display? I'm also assuming then that this would handle
the newer radio reading service standard? I hope I'm understanding this all
correctly? I look forward to reading your answer. And happy Fourth of July
as well.
> On Jul 3, 2010, at 8:04 PM, David Andrews wrote:
>
>> Just the frequencies etc., not the titles and other info.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> At 08:53 PM 7/3/2010, you wrote:
>>> Hello David,
>>>
>>> Does the radio just read out frequencies and other items internal to
itself or can it also read the title streaming coming across too?
>>>
>>> On 7/3/2010 6:04 PM, David Andrews wrote:
>>>> I have used this radio a little -- and it does work.
>>>>
>>>> David Andrews
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Gang,
>>>>>
>>>>> I got the message below from the blind hams list.  As this has to do
with an accessible
>>>>> broadcast HD radio I thought I'd post it here.  See
www.diceelectronics.com/itr100a-info
>>>>> for more details.
>>>>>
>>>>> Dave
>>>>>
>>>>> Several months ago, someone on this list asked about an accessible HD
>>>>> Radio.
>>>>>
>>>>> I replied that such a unit was on the horizon, but that I could not
>>>>> disclose what I knew about it at the time. That was because I was part
>>>>> of a volunteer advisory team from the International Association of
>>>>> Audio Information Services, IAAIS, the organization of radio reading
>>>>> service professionals, which was working with Dice Electronics toward
>>>>> the release of this receiver.
>>>>>
>>>>> Below is information about the iTR-100A Vision Free HD Radio from the
>>>>> Dice Electronics Website:
>>>>>
>>>>> This unit began shipping last week, but I strongly suspect quantities
>>>>> are limited.
>>>>>
>>>>> Important Notes:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. The accessible model is the iTR-100A.
>>>>>
>>>>> 2. The receiver also works for AM HD, although the information below
>>>>> doesn't mention that fact.
>>>>>
>>>>> 3. The radio reading service feature referenced below is *not the 67
>>>>> or 92 KHZ analogue FM sub-carrier. It is a new digital authorization
>>>>> scheme to instruct an HD receiver to receive a digital Radio Reading
>>>>> Service signal. All I can say about this feature is that it will be
>>>>> tested in selected radio reading service stations soon.
>>>>>
>>>>> You will find the information which appears below my signature, along
>>>>> with accessible downloadable documentation, and ordering information
>>>>> for the radio in the iTR-100A link near the top of the Dice
>>>>> Electronics website.
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.diceelectronics.com
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike Duke, K5XU, Director,
>>>>> Radio Reading Service of Mississippi
>>>>>
>>>>> Based on the popular DICE iTR-100 tabletop HD Radio(tm), this unit was
>>>>> designed with special consideration for the visually impaired.
>>>>> Practical voice prompts
>>>>> and audible feedback have been added which makes operating the
>>>>> iTR-100A simple and intuitive.
>>>>>
>>>>> Each button press is followed by an audio queue to help guide the user
>>>>> through actions such as station browsing or setting up the alarm
>>>>> clock. All buttons
>>>>> and knobs are arranged and spaced apart with ease of use in mind. The
>>>>> compact size of the unit makes it easy to enjoy the enhanced
>>>>> noise-free sound quality
>>>>> of HD Radio or RRS (Radio Reading Service) at home or in your office.
>>>>>
>>>>> iTR-100A Vision Free HD Radio Features
>>>>>
>>>>> Audio Feedback: Voice announcements are made to guide the user through
>>>>> each button press. Radio station information, time and settings are
>>>>> all assisted
>>>>> by vocal queues.
>>>>>
>>>>> RRS Capable:  Register the radio's serial number with a local Radio
>>>>> Reading Service provider to access the RRS content.
>>>>>
>>>>> Alarm Clock:  Announces the current time on wake and begins to play
>>>>> preset radio station.
>>>>>
>>>>> Access to Multicast Channels:  Access more content with HD Radio's
>>>>> Multicast channels. These are HD2 and HD3 channels found on HD Radio
>>>>> frequencies.
>>                         David Andrews:  dandrews at visi.com
>> Follow me on Twitter:  http://www.twitter.com/dandrews920
>>
>>
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