Does it play fm hd radio in USA

Sangean HDT-20 HD Radio/FM-Stereo/AM Component Tuner HD Digital Radio/ FM-Stereo/AM Component Tuner (hybridized digital-analog signal) https://www.amazon.com/Sangean-HDT-20-Radio-FM-Stereo-Component/dp/B01BY02C5K/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1NB8UV78NHZ7R&keywords=hd+radio+receiver&qid=1578923671&sprefix=hd+radio+%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-4 and it does sound better, plus a lot of times you can get non-commercial side channels. https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2011/01/hd-radio/index.htm (In our tests, HD Radio can live up to its promise of improved sound. The HD Radio sound quality delivers deeper bass, higher treble, more stereo separation, and a greater dynamic range (the difference between the loudest and quietest sounds) than FM or AM signals.)

how do you add a station not on the server used by the ocean digital wr-10 radio?

You will use your pc browser to do this (Internet Explorer or Chrome). Both the radio and the pc must be running simultaneously and connected to the same wireless network. Step 1 - Turn on the Ocean Digital unit and play any internet station (this step is simply to get the unit connected and running on the wireless network). Step 2 - While the unit is running and playing, press the info button on the unit and scroll to IP Address ("Info -> Network Information -> IP”). You will see the network address on the Ocean Digital unit and it should read something like "xxx.xxx.x.x" with numbers. Step 3 - Now turn on your pc, connect to the same wireless network, and enter the IP address into the address field of the browser (must be IE or Chrome). You should then see a screen called "Favorites" that will list all the favorite stations that currently reside in the Ocean Digital unit's memory. Step 4 - At the bottom of that screen, you will see a section called "Add Favorites" with an empty field to enter the custom station that you want to program into the Ocean Digital unit. Enter the custom station's url address into that field (you must know the url address for whatever station you want to enter as a custom station). That station will now appear as a Favorite in the Ocean Digital Favorites database. If you need assistance on finding url addresses for your custom stations, there are several good websites that list this information.

Does it run streaming services natively? Pandora, iHeartRadio, spotify?

No. I still have a small shuttlePC attached to my stereo just to get Pandora. The Ocean Digital is basically a direct stream device for TalkRadio/Music stations via their Websites--eg WQXR (classical) or your local NPR station.There are other web streaming services that are grouped by genre on SKYTUNE. But for the Services like Pandor, Spotify, etc...you need to spend more $moola$ for the more expensive Audio Streamers.

How specific is the search function menu? For example, can you search for a specific progressive talk show host?

The SEARCH function only allows searching for internet radio broadcasters in various international locations, Asia, Europe, etc., then a sub-search of countries in that international location and then a sub- search for internet radio stations in those countries. Searching for "personalities" - i.e. talk show hosts is not possible. As for the product itself - it is excellent, in construction and design. It integrates nicely with most AV component setups.

Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Radio Bands Supported	FM
Power Source	AC
Tuner Type	DAB, DAB Plus, Internet Radio
Voltage	5 Volts
Frequency	108 MHz
Display Type	LCD
Compatible Devices	Smartphone
Hardware Interface	Bluetooth, Ethernet
Additional Features	Alarm, Built In Clock
Color	Black
Style Name	Modern
Item Weight	2.81 Kilograms
Item Dimensions L x W x H	16.93"L x 9.57"W x 1.89"H

Ocean Digital Ocean Digital WiFi Internet Component Radio Tuner (430 mm) WR10 FM/Ethernet Bluetooth Receiver 2.4" Color Display with Digital Output to Connect Hi-Fi System -Black

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