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KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KVOD-FM, Colorado's leading source for classical music on HD Radio(TM), has begun broadcasting a second news channel (HD-2) using Neural Audio's NeuStar(TM) Codec Preconditioning technology. KVOD's original HD-1 channel offers 24-hour classical music. The HD-2 channel features in-depth, local and national news and information simulcast from sister station, KCFR-AM. KVOD, Colorado's only statewide, full-time classical music station, can be heard across the state on 90.1 FM in Denver, 91.9 FM in Pueblo, 89.9 FM in Vail, 90.5 FM in Glenwood Springs, 103.3 FM along the Western Slope, and online at http://www.kvod.org/. KCFR, Colorado Public Radio's 24-hour in-depth news service, is also heard across the state: 1340 AM in Denver, 1490 AM in Boulder, 1230 AM in Pueblo, 89.5 FM in Grand Junction, 88.3 FM in Montrose and Craig, and online at http://www.cpr.org/. "We are committed to bringing the multi-channel advantages of digital radio to our listeners," said Jim Paluzzi, Colorado Public Radio's vice president for new media & technology. "We're very pleased to team up with Neural again to bring a second digital radio channel to the Denver area." "KVOD and Colorado Public Radio are leading the charge in Colorado to bring a wider choice of services to their listeners," said Mark Seigle, Neural Audio president. "We have worked with CPR on a number of projects, most recently a 5.1 live broadcast of the Colorado Symphony, and we will continue to support their efforts in providing Colorado listeners the best that HD Radio can offer." Distributed exclusively by Harris Corporation, Broadcast Communications Division, NeuStar Codec Pre-Conditioner for HD Radio was recently upgraded and optimized for low bit-rate applications such as multi-cast HD Radio channels. The 1RU NeuStar(R) 4.0 features more DSP power, a user-friendly front panel, TCP/IP web control, and is fully field upgradeable for future expansion. NeuStar 4.0 is the first product to feature Neural's NCLAS(TM) coding load analysis system which allows broadcasters to visually monitor the impact of content and processing on the performance of their audio stream. The software version, NeuStar SW 4.0, offers broadcasters the choice to process HD-2, HD-3 and HD-4 HD Radio channels at a much lower cost than a stand-alone hardware unit. Neural Audio, teaming with Harris Broadcast, has become the leading developer of audio and surround-sound technology for the rollout of digital radio (HD Radio, DRM, DAB and Internet). About Harris Broadcast Communications Division Harris Broadcast Communications Division (NYSE:HRS) is one of four divisions within Harris Corporation, an international communications equipment company focused on providing assured communications(TM) services for government and commercial customers in more than 150 countries. One of the world's leading suppliers of broadcast technology, Harris Broadcast Communications Division offers a full range of solutions that support the digital delivery, automation and management of audio, video and data. For more information, visit http://www.broadcast.harris.com/. About Colorado Public Radio Colorado Public Radio's statewide two-channel network of in-depth news on KCFR and classical music on KVOD reaches 80% of the state's population. About 325,000 people listen every week (source: Arbitron, Fall 2005). More than 90% of Colorado Public Radio's operating funds come from the private support of listeners, businesses and foundations. About Neural Audio Corporation Neural Corporation, headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, leads the market in the development of advanced audio and surround sound technology. Highly regarded by radio and television networks worldwide, Neural provides a seamless solution to stereo-to-surround compatibility issues. A privately owned company, Neural Corporation specializes in mix/edit broadcast tools, audio codec optimization and Neural Surround(TM). For more information, please visit http://www.neuralaudio.com/. HD Radio(TM) is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Jackie Broo, Communications Director of Neural Audio Corporation, +1-425-8140-3200, ext. 116, or cell, +1-513-304-9514, or Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.broadcast.harris.com/ http://www.cpr.org/ http://www.kvod.org/ http://www.neuralaudio.com/

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