HD Radio Transmitters
HD Radio Conversion Kits: These kits convert existing HD ready transmitters
HD Radio Digital Exciters: Must be FCC type-approved
HD Radio Importers/Exporters: As necessary to implement HD Multicast function
HD Radio Compatible STL units: This includes both the R.F., T1 and spread spectrum options.
HD Radio Audio Processors: Such processors must be certified for HD digital operation
Digital Audio Wire: Wire must be designed for transmission of digital data. (Routers are ineligible)
Analog to Digital or Digital to Analog converters: When necessary
Combiners: To provide a nominal ~7 to 10 dB coupling level for digital IBOC or approximately ~3 to 9 dB for split level configurations
Reject Loads
Test Equipment: Digital audio analyzers or spectrum analyzers as required by good engineering practice
Racks: For use of grant acquired equipment at studio and/or transmitter
HD Radio Receiving Equipment. HD audio demodulator, as required by good engineering practice for monitoring the off-air transmission of R.F. signals
Transmitter Spare Parts Kit: A transmitter spare parts kit and one set of final and driver tubes or semi-conductors for a transmitter(s) awarded in the grant
Antennas, as necessary to implement a space-combining IBOC installation or to replace existing antenna unable to deliver IBOC signal. Narrative must provide detailed explanation of why the existing antenna is incapable of delivering an IBOC signal.
Transmission Lines, elbows, spring hangers, gas fittings, coaxial switching
Analog Transmitters: Eligible only in cases of no head-room where high-level combining at or near existing transmitter's maximum rated output results in less than the applicant station's licensed ERP and when accompanied by an explanation of why mid-level combining is not appropriate
iBiquity Main Channel License Fee
Shipping and delivery charges for the eligible equipment acquired with the award
Installation charges for services of non-staff engineers
Sales tax when required by state or local governments