Alpine Electronics' First HD Radio Receiver to Be Available in August

Alpine Electronics' First HD Radio Receiver to Be Available in August

COLUMBIA, Md., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the sole developer of digital HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that Alpine Electronics has confirmed that its new DVA-9965 aftermarket auto receiver featuring an embedded HD Radio tuner will be available at authorized Alpine retailers this August. The DVD-based, fully digital head unit was introduced last month at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

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The high-end, in-dash DVD/CD/MP3/WMA/AM/FM tuner is Alpine's first to incorporate an HD Radio tuner, allowing consumers to listen in digital, static-free clarity to AM and FM radio stations that are broadcasting with HD Radio technology. The DVA-9965 allows playback of multichannel music with integrated support for Dolby Digital(R) and DTS(R). The unit also features Alpine's proprietary GlideTouch "touch pad" technology, and Vivid BioLite for the brightest, easiest-to-read color display in the industry.

"With the demand for digital media on the rise, mobile entertainment consumers are increasingly insisting that AM and FM radio provide the same exceptional sound quality they now experience from other digital sources," said Stephen Witt, vice president, Brand Marketing, Alpine Electronics. "As an answer to this call for better digital performance in the vehicle, Alpine Electronics has developed a fully digital head unit that incorporates HD Radio technology along with other features to enable a superior in-car digital media listening experience."

"Alpine Electronics has long been viewed as one of the premier brands of high-performance mobile electronics, making today's announcement an especially significant milestone in the rollout of HD Radio technology," said Robert Struble, president and CEO, iBiquity Digital. "The availability of the DVA- 9965 unit this summer will provide consumers of high-end aftermarket receivers an excellent option for listening to digital HD Radio broadcasts."

About Alpine Electronics

Alpine Electronics is the world's leading automotive consumer electronics system supplier and an ISO certified global corporation. Alpine specializes in engineering solutions for mobile multimedia system integration that includes digital audio and video playback, digital broadcast reception, satellite-linked navigation and device connectivity. With research and development facilities in Asia, Europe and the U.S., Alpine is the global specialist for premium sound systems and in-vehicle navigation for both after- market and OEM factory installations. Alpine Electronics is a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world's premier manufacturers of electronic components for computer, communications and car electronics equipment. Visit http://www.alpine-usa.com/ to learn more about Alpine products or to find an authorized retailer.

About iBiquity Digital

iBiquity Digital is the sole developer and licenser of HD Radio(TM) technology in the U.S., which is transforming today's AM and FM radio stations to digital, enabling radically upgraded sound, crystal-clear reception and new wireless data services. The company's investors include 15 of the nation's top radio broadcasters, including ABC, Clear Channel and Viacom; leading financial institutions, such as Grotech Capital Group, J.P. Morgan Partners, New Venture Partners, Pequot Capital and J&W Seligman; and strategic partners Ford Motor Company, Harris, Texas Instruments and Visteon. iBiquity, named one of Deloitte's Fast 500 Companies, is a privately held with operations in Columbia, MD, Detroit, MI, Belmont, CA and Warren, NJ. For more information please visit: http://www.ibiquity.com/.

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CONTACT: Vicki Stearn of iBiquity Digital Corporation, +1-410-872-1565, stearn@ibiquity.com; Jennifer Cody, +1-310-285-0181, ext. 208, jennifer.cody@wongdoody.com, or Jeff Hasen, +1-206-624-5325, ext. 223, jeff.hasen@wongdoody.com, both of WONGDOODY Communications, for Alpine Electronics

Web site: http://www.ibiquity.com/ http://www.alpine-usa.com/

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