What is Digital Television Radio?
Digital television radio (DTR) is broadcast over cable and satellite services like Time Warner Cable™, DishTV™ and DirecTV™. The radio broadcasts are accessed by switching the set top box to the proper channel, just like tuning in a standard network station. There are nice consumer advantages with digital television radio. The broadcasts are clear and flawless, unlike over the air (OTA) analog signals that decay from interference, obstructions, and distance. The digital signal, arriving through the TV, allows the listener to enjoy superior sound quality over car or portable analog radios, particularly when the television is connected to an entertainment center with surround sound capability. While digital television radio commonly offers an array of local radio stations including talk radio, commercial-free music stations are the main feature of the service. Happily, DTR is included with basic service from most satellite and cable providers. Depending on the provider, a subscriber migh
