Okay, I may be naive on this subject. I know digital television is switching to pure digital by February of next year, but is there any law mandating a switchover date to HD radio as well? Just curious.

There's a difference between HD and digital.

Digital vs. Analog

High Def vs. Standard Def.


The reason people get that confused is that only with a digital signal can HDTV be transmitted. As far as digital radio, I'm not sure. I haven't heard anything about a cutoff.

There are no plans to mandate a switch to HD radio.

Well...Those people are getting a big fat F minus when it comes to letting the public know about a product. All they say is "HD radio is better than sliced bread", then don't explain why it's so cool or why people should buy it.

Well, there is HD to be had around here:

HD Radio Station List