Do you have test equipment to verify AES audio?
o Verify; rate, status bits and no errors
o Monitor and listen for audio problems
Have you considered the method that you will transport your
HD audio to the transmitter site?
o Need two paths for a full system; AES and 300 kbs Ethernet
Have you considered the integration of the HD equipment with
your existing transmitter plant?
o AES audio sources in studio
o Audio processor with additional output for HD.
o IT expertise to connect to an audio automation system for song title
and artist name.
o Ethernet/LAN integration with sub-netting and routing.
Have you verified your current antenna system is working properly?
o Wide enough bandwidth
o Low VSWR across the channel
o Centered on channel
o Determine if group delay in combiner can be corrected by the
Flexstar HDX exciter
Do you have internet access at your Station and transmitter site?
o To access support documents and software updates
Have you attended a formal training seminar on IBOC theory?
o Understanding Digital delivery
o Understanding the equipment
o Understanding the spectral use
Visit our Harris Service web site for more tips on HD Radio installation,
measurements, performance and maintenance.
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