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Everything You Need to Know about HD Radio

Question: What is HD radio and how does it work?

Answer: HD radio technology broadcasts digitally over traditional radio waves. A single frequency such as 88.9 FM WMBW is now capable of delivering up to four stations of content in crystal clear sound. The channel can also display on-screen information such as program or host name, song title, album art, or special announcements from Moody Radio.

Question: Is HD radio the same as satellite radio?

Answer: No, satellite radio uses satellites to transmit content across continents, while HD radio is a digital extension of analog radio broadcasts with a limited geographical range. HD radio technology enables WMBW to offer better sound and additional biblical content by broadcasting up to four new digital channels on 88.9 FM

Question: Is WMBW changing?

Answer: No, WMBW will stay the same.

Question: Will I need a new radio to listen to WMBW?

No, you will not need a new radio to listen to 88.9 FM WMBW. The channel will continue broadcasting in analog as it has since 1973. Adding HD will be in addition to our regular analog broadcast. Your analog radio will still receive 88.9 FM, WMBW as normal.

Question: Will this new transmitter change the coverage area where I can listen to WMBW?

Answer: No, WMBW’s coverage area will stay the same.

Question: How do I listen to WMBW in HD?

Answer: You will need an HD radio to listen to WMBW in HD. Many vehicles made after 2015 come equipped with HD radios or they can be purchased online or at local electronic stores.

Question: What will WMBW carry on its HD Channels?

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Question: Why are you broadcasting Hope Media Group on HD 4?

Answer: Moody Radio is honored to partner with Christian radio ministry, Hope Media Group (hopemediagroup.com), who needed a frequency in Chattanooga to keep their FM transmitters on the air. By leasing HD 4 to them, 88.9 Moody Radio is partnering with a like-minded Christian radio ministry to expand the reach of our broadcast tower and frequencies, allowing us to reach more individuals across the Tennessee Valley on additional radio channels for the sake of the gospel.