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iBiquity Suggests Satellite Merger Requires HD Radio Requirement, End to Exclusive Deals
iBiquity has a neat card up its sleeve regarding the potential XM/Sirius satellite radio merger: The developer and licenser of HD Radio technology wants the FCC to require that digital AM/FM be a required part of new satellite radio receivers if the merger is approved. The company has no opinion on whether the merger itself should be approved or not, but they believe a merged entity would drown out HD Radio, if given the chance. They also want an end to exclusive automotive relationships that may have discouraged carmakers from adding HD Radio as an option.