By 2003, several broadcast radio stations across the country were regularly transmitting in HD Radio. This technology enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast their programs digitally. HD Radio is the brand name for the digital radio broadcast technology developed by iBiquity Digital Corporation (now Xperi Corporation). The technology provides crystal-clear sound and additional channels of music, talk and foreign-language programming for free.
November 2, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the first commercial radio broadcast. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on 100 key moments in radio's history.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating your favorite radio memories throughout 2020. Use the hashtag #Radio100 across social media to share these moments with the world. Here’s to 100 wonderful years of radio, and to at least 100 more!
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