Digital Sound and a New Radio Station in Charlotte

WFAE 90.7fm First in Charlotte to Multicast Simultaneous Programming Channels

(Charlotte, NC) WFAE 90.7fm, Charlotte's NPR® News Station, announces the launch of digital radio along with a new radio station & format through its digital sub-channels. This new channel is in addition to normal broadcast signals. WFAE’s current analog broadcast will also be heard in digital (on HD1 Channel) along with multicast programming (on HD2 Channel).

“We’re pleased that WFAE is leading the region and the country with the introduction of this new technology,” said Roger Sarow, president and general manager. "HD Radio will revolutionize the industry.”

HD Radio provides for programming diversity and more choice for radio listeners while providing digital sound quality, clarity and reception. No subscription is required to hear HD digital radio broadcasts.

WFAE’s HD2 digital channel features the Triple-A (adult album alternative) format called XPoNential Radio, which showcases an eclectic blend of blues, rock, world, folk and alternative country. Artists on XPoNential Radio include Neil Young, Jack Johnson, Shawn Colvin and more.

"I'm really excited that we can offer the Charlotte region one of public radio’s hottest contemporary music formats 24/7 with clear digital sound," said Paul Stribling, program director.
Listeners on waiting lists for popular HD digital radio receivers can catch XPoNential online at www.wfae.org.

HD digital radio technology improves the quality and quantity of radio signals. WFAE has been broadcasting its primary signal in digital since spring 2005 and was the first station in the Charlotte region and the first public radio station in North Carolina to use this cutting-edge technology. WFAE was also the first station in the nation to test dividing its digital broadcast signal into multiple channels.

HD receivers are currently available online through Boston Acoustics (www.bostonacoustics.com), Crutchfield (www.crutchfield.com) and Radiosophy (www.radiosophy.com).

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