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.
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. To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
