High definition radio (North America only) (Freelander 2)

HD Radio is a registered trademark for In-Band On-Channel Technology (IBOC), selected by the Federal Communications Commission (Federal Communications Commission (FCC)) for digital audio terrestrial broadcasting in the United States. A large number of radio stations now broadcast simultaneously on the AM and FM bands. FM frequencies allow multiple frequency streams to be transmitted on a single FM frequency. HD radio has the advantage over SDARS that reception is free and no subscription is required.

HD radio enhances the sound quality of the received signal so that FM reception gives sound reproduction close to CD quality, and AM reception gives the same "rich" sound, as well as analog stereo sound in the FM band. On HD radio, both AM and FM offer interference-free and crystal-clear reception. An additional advantage is FM Multicasting - the ability to broadcast multiple program streams on one FM frequency (for example, 97.7-1, 97.7-2, etc.). The HD radio module is capable of receiving traditional analogue programs from radio stations that do not have digital broadcasts, in addition to receiving digital broadcasts alongside analogue programs from radio stations that offer digital output.

The HD radio module replaces the AM/FM function in IAM. The AM and FM antennas connect directly to the HD radio module, not to the IAM; therefore, the AM/FM features in IAM are disabled.

The transmitted audio signals are digitally compressed by the radio transmitter. The audio signal, along with digital broadcasting, is also transmitted in its current analog form. The HD radio module receives analog and digital signals via AM and FM antennas, accompanied by text broadcasts. These signals are decoded by the module and played back as audio output or displayed as informational text on the head unit LCD or ICM LCD depending on the installed system.

The HD radio module is located on the left side of the luggage compartment. The module receives fused power from the AJB. The module also connects to the MOST bus and is able to communicate with other infotainment systems in the car.