• HD radio is the most significant advance in broadcasting since the invention of FM.radio image by Allyson Ricketts from Fotolia.com
  
  As Hybrid Digital (HD) radio technology becomes increasingly accessible and affordable to the general public, more listeners are deciding that it's time to upgrade. The benefits of owning an HD radio receiver are FM radio with near CD-quality sound; AM radio that sounds as clear as traditional FM; no static or fading signals; and transmission of additional helpful information, such as song titles and artists.
  
  If you live in Alabama, the number of HD radio stations is growing fast. As of 2010, 30 stations broadcast 52 HD radio channels throughout Alabama, with more coming soon.
  
  

103.7 The Q (WQEN-FM), Birmingham

• The big contemporary hits station in Birmingham, WQEN-FM (known to listeners as "The Q") has recently joined the HD radio revolution. Broadcasting hits from artists such as Maroon 5, Christian Aguilera, Eminem and Mariah Carey, The Q appeals to teens and young adults.
  
  WQEN-FM
  
  Market: Birmingham, AL
  
  Format: CHR
  
  FM Frequency 103.7
  
  HD Frequency: WQEN-HD and WQEN-HD 2
  
  Web: 1037theq.com
  
  

Rock 99 WZRR-FM, Birmingham

• Known as "Alabama's Best Rock," WZRR-FM is the flagship rock 'n' roll radio station, playing a mix of classic rock. Van Halen, Kansas, Heart, Eric Clapton, The Who and Jimi Hendrix are staples of Rock 99's playlist. (The HD2 channel plays some deeper album cuts; not just the hits.) Creative promotions give listeners the opportunity to win big bucks, too.
  
  WZRR-FM, Rock 99
  
  Market: Birmingham, AL
  
  FM Frequency: 99.5
  
  HD Radio Frequency: WZRR-HD and WZRR-HD 2
  
  wzrr.com
  
  

102.1 WDRM-FM, Huntsville

• Huntsville's continuous country favorites play on 102.1 WDRM-FM, which also has two HD Radio channels. The formats vary slightly between the two HD stations; WDRM-HD is a simulcast of the FM signal, while WDRM-HD2 puts more New Country into the mix. Music from Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and Taylor Swift are featured here, along with the popular "Dan & Dingo" morning show.
  
  WDRM-FM
  
  Market: Huntsville, AL
  
  FM Frequency: 102.1
  
  HD Frequency: WDRM-HD and WDRM-HD2
  
  wdrm.com
  
  

Lite Mix 99.9 WMXC-FM, Mobile, AL

• Mobile's choice for soft rock hits, Lite 99.9 WMXC-FM plays music from artists like Jimmy Buffett, Kelly Clarkson, Train, Macy Gray and John Mayer. With two HD channels, you can enjoy the lite rock sounds on WMXC-HD or unwind to Smooth Jazz on WMXC-HD2.
  
  99.9 WMXC-FM
  
  Market: Mobile, AL
  
  FM Frequency: 99.9
  
  HD Frequency: WMXC-HD and WMXC-HD2
  
  litemix.com
  
  

WTSU-FM 89.9, Montgomery, AL

• Classical 89.9 WTSU-FM in Montgomery is part of the Troy University Public Radio Network, with three terrestrial stations covering central and southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. This network offers local, national and regional news, as well as arts and cultural programming. WTSU is affiliated with National Public Radio and Public Radio International.
  
  WTSU's HD service also consists of three channels: WTSU-HD simulcasts the flagship FM station; HD 2 broadcasts 24-hour classical music while HD 3 broadcasts BBC World News.
  
  Troy University Public Radio
  
  Market: Montgomery, AL
  
  FM Frequency: 89.9
  
  HD Frequency: WTSU-HD, WTSU-HD2, WTSU-HD3
  
  publicradiotroy.edu
  
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