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In-band on-channel

In-band on-channel (IBOC) is a hybrid method of transmitting digital radio and analog radio broadcast signals simultaneously on the same frequency. The name refers to the new digital signals being broadcast in the same AM or FM band (in-band), and associated with an existing radio channel (on-channel). By utilizing additional digital subcarriers or…

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FM methods

HD Radio Broadcasting

DRM

AM methods

IBOC Versus DAB

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IBOC around the world

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In-band on-channel

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stations can go from digital/analog-hybrid mode to all-digitalinstance ofand additional channels are limited to highly compressed voice0.80text
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IBACinstance ofIt has led to derogatory terms0.80text

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