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Vermont Public Radio offers more choices - including VPR, VPR Classical, and the BBC - via HD Digital Radio

We're pleased that VPR listeners can now hear multiple services on our HD digital stations. VPR Classical is now available statewide on digital channel 2 on every one of the VPR frequencies via an HD digital radio receiver. You will need to purchase an HD digital receiver and tune it to one of VPR's existing FM frequencies.

View VPR's HD coverage map.

In northern Vermont: Hear VPR on 107.9 (HD-1), VPR Classical on 107.9 (HD-2) and the BBC on 107.9 (HD-3) from our Mount Mansfield transmitter.

In the Connecticut River Valley: Hear VPR on 89.5 (HD-1) and VPR Classical on 89.5 (HD-2) from our Mount Ascutney transmitter. You can also hear VPR Classical on 88.1 (HD-1).

In the St. Johnsbury/Littleton area: Hear VPR on 88.5 (HD-1) and VPR Classical on 88.5 (HD-2) from our Burke Mountain transmitter.

In Rutland region: Hear VPR on 88.7 (HD-1), VPR Classical on 88.7 (HD-2) and the BBC on 88.7 (HD-3) from our Grandpa Knob transmitter.

In the Bennington/Manchester area: Hear VPR on 94.3 (HD-1), VPR Classical on 94.3 (HD-2) and the BBC on 94.3 (HD-3) from our Rt. 7 Shaftsbury tower and transmitter.

What is HD Radio?

HD stands for "hybrid digital," and it is very different from "high definition television - HD TV."

Digital radio - HD Radio™- is a new technology that enables Vermont Public Radio to broadcast programs digitally, alongside our existing analog broadcasts.

With analog (radio as you now know it), VPR can broadcast only one program service on a frequency. With HD Digital radio, VPR can offer more programs on the same frequency, or "multicast." That means one frequency can transmit up to THREE different services in HD Digital.

In other words, you can hear VPR, VPR Classical and the BBC on the same HD Radio frequency. The analog broadcast is not affected.

Digital broadcasts provide these new "hidden" channels, as well as much improved audio quality and new data services. And it's all free for listeners, just like today's analog AM and FM radio. HD is not the same as satellite radio, and it does not have monthly subscription fees like XM and Sirius Radio.

You'll need to buy a new HD Radio receiver to be able to listen to HD Radio services. You also need to be in range of one of VPR's analog signals in order to receive the HD Radio signal. But don’t worry about having to choose between analog or HD Radio services. HD Radio receivers allow you to listen to both analog and digital signals. For some home locations, you may need a better external antenna to pull in the HD digital radio signal. We have other information on our website about reception issues, which may help as well with your existing home radio.

Where can I purchase an HD Receiver and how much do they cost?

The best way to learn more about HD Radio is to try it out in the store. Many audio or electronic store, including Radio Shack, are offering an HD desktop or component radio. We have also seen HD receivers for sale in some communities' hardware stores. They are also available for your car. Prices start at $100. Manufacturers such as Radiosophy, Cambridge Soundworks, Sony, Boston Acoustic and Radio Shack all have HD models that receive multiple digital channels alongside analog signals. Here are several links about the various models available and where to find and buy a digital radio, including the NPR Shop where your purchase benefits VPR

List of HD Radio Receivers by manufacturer and type

HD Radio Receiver Buyers Guide

Additional rebate offers

NPR Shop

Fanfare receiver

I just want to hear VPR Classical - do I need an HD radio?

VPR Classical, our 24-hour classical music service, is on a number of analog (traditional) FM stations across Vermont. Click here for a list of those frequencies. And it's also available as the second HD channel on every one of VPR's existing FM stations (listed above in the second paragraph). VPR Classical is also available via the Internet on a high quality audio stream, and many hundreds of listeners access this service daily. We are committed to making VPR Classical more widely available, continuing to grow the service through new FM frequencies and booster stations.

If you live in an area where VPR Classical is not available on an analog frequency, you may want to try out VPR Classical as an HD service in your area (see list above). Not every location can receive a strong HD digital signal, but if you can tune in a VPR frequency well, it is likely that you should be able to listen to VPR Classical with an HD radio receiver.

Do I have to own an HD radio to hear my VPR station?

All of VPR's stations will continue to broadcast as we do now, in analog, on the same dial positions. That won't change. Our HD Radio services are in addition to our analog services. So you need an HD digital radio only if you want to listen to VPR's HD services. Our analog signal is not affected by HD digital radio.

Have more questions? Check out our HD Radio FAQ.