iBiquity Digital’s latest proposal to the FCC indicates that the merger decision may be close to an end. Instead of a filing opposing the merger iBiquity’s latest proposal
has to do with more specific items, like receivers able to get AM/FM signals and have the HD Radio Chipset included.

Here is some info followed by a link to the document:

Proposed Rule

25.144 Licensing provisions for the 2.3 GHz satellite digital audio radio service.

(a)(3)(iv)
Each licensee will certify no later than June 1 of each calendar year,
in accordance with the dates specified below, that any newly introduced
satellite radio receiver models that operate with the licensee’s
satellite DARS system and includes the ability to receive terrestrial
analog AM/FM signals, will also include the ability to receive digital
AM/FM signals in accordance with the technical specifications for
terrestrial digital radio specified in MM Docket No. 99-325. This
requirement will be effective three years from the effective date of
this rule for new model Original Equipment Manufactured (”OEM”)
automobile receivers and one year from the effective date of this rule
for new model non-OEM receivers.

View FCC Filing HERE!

What are everyones thoughts on this?

Hopefully this is a good sign that a decision is near! Will keep everyone updated.

[Via Orbitcast and SiriusBuzz]

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