What is HD Radio?

South Carolina Public Radio is expanding its statewide service with the addition of HD radio. HD radio is a digital broadcast technology that provides clearer sound, more content options and an enhanced listening experience for audiences across South Carolina.

About HD Radio

Through HD radio, listeners can continue to hear their favorite programs on traditional analog radios, while those with HD-enabled receivers gain access to additional subchannels and digital-only content. Plus, these HD channels will always be available to livestream wherever you listen to South Carolina Public Radio.

What is HD radio?

HD Radio is a digital upgrade to traditional FM and AM radio. By broadcasting digitally over the same radio waves, a single frequency can now carry multiple streams of content, which are often labeled as HD1, HD2 or HD3.

HD1 carries the same programming you hear on traditional analog broadcast, but in crystal-clear digital quality.
Additional HD subchannels allow South Carolina Public Radio the opportunity to broadcast entirely new services.
In addition to improved sound, HD radio receivers display helpful on-screen information such as song titles, artist names and program details.

You can learn more about how HD radio works by visiting hdradio.com.

How do you listen to HD radio?

Listeners can enjoy South Carolina Public Radio’s HD broadcasts using:

HD radios for the home, car or office, which are available online or through major retailers. More information on how to purchase an HD radio or to see if your car radio is HD-enabled can be found on the HD radio website.
Streaming online at southcarolinapublicradio.org, in the SCETV App, or through popular streaming platforms and smart speakers.

Radios will continue to receive South Carolina Public Radio’s main analog broadcast signals just as they always have. However, an HD-enabled radio is required to tune in to HD subchannels.

How does HD radio expand services?

South Carolina Public Radio is committed to providing high-quality, accessible and forward-thinking services to listeners across the state. By adopting HD radio technology, we’re:

Expanding choices for listeners with new channels and streaming options.
Improving audio quality and reception, particularly in areas where traditional signals can fade or experience interference.
Creating opportunities for more local content and music discovery through specialized programming.
Strengthening statewide coverage with a digital infrastructure that ensures South Carolinians can stay connected wherever they are.

This allows South Carolina Public Radio to innovate, localize and enhance how we serve our communities, bringing audiences even closer to the stories, sounds and spirit of South Carolina

Learn More

For additional information about HD radio, FAQs and compatible receivers, visit: