HD Radio & Internet/Wi-Fi Radio

The WUIS Classic or WUIS Xponential digital channels may be listened to as follows:

HD Radio Receivers
These are broadcast receivers, much like FM. The main FM signal is digitized and split to include these two additional channels of programming. Much like television, an HD Radio receiver is required to tune in the additional channels.

HD Radio Receivers are mainly available though online ordering. Here are some current sources:

• Best Buy's Insignia CD Boombox with HD Radio
• Best Buy's Insignia Narrator Advanced HD Radio
• Best Buy's Insignia HD Radio Tabletop Radio
• Best Buy's Insignia HD Radio Portable Player

Several vehicle manufacturers have begun equipping models with in-dash HD Radios. Here are some of the nameplates:

• The 2013 Cadillac XTS comes standard with HD Radio Technology
• The 2013 Ford Escape now offers HD Radio Technology
• The 2012 Hyundai Azera comes standard with HD Radio Technology
• The 2013 Lexus GS, RX and LX come standard with HD Radio Technology
• The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is the first Mazda to offer HD Radio Technology
• The 2012 Porsche Cayenne, Panamera and 911 all offer HD Radio Technology
• The 2013 Scion FR-S and iQ come standard with HD Radio Technology
• The 2013 Subaru BRZ comes standard with HD Radio Technology
• The 2013 Toyota Venza now offers HD Radio Technology
• A total of 28 automakers have now publicly announced their plans to incorporate HD Radio Technology in 140+ models by year-end with more than 60 featuring HD Radio receivers as standard equipment. The announced automotive brands include: Acura, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI USA, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Scion, SRT (Chrysler), Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. 

Internet Radio Receivers
Internet radios require an Internet connection usually distributed by wi-fi.

Some Internet radios have software that automatically find the WUIS streams. If you need to enter the URL for the stream yourself here are the WUIS digital channel URLs:

• WUIS NPR: http://war.str3am.com:7780/wuis.mp3.m3u
• WUIS Classic: http://war.str3am.com:7780/WUISRIS-2.m3u
• WUIS Xponential: http://war.str3am.com:7780/WUISRIS-3.m3u

c|net reviews of wi-fi (Internet) radios and where to buy

Mobile Apps
Smart phones and tablets can also access WUIS' digital channels. They ususally require an app that allows the WUIS stream to be listened to through your device. These include:

• NPR Mobile app for smartphones and tablets.
• Public Radio Player for iPhone

HD Radio News
The latest developments in HD Radio.