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Digital radio section


A section on DAB digital radio (with transmitter maps) will be starting in a few weeks. Please discuss here any issues that you would like the new section to discuss.
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“DRM+ is a vhf implementation of DRM. I assume it will need a modified Linux software implementation on the PC processing the signal from the vhf recei” --- michael
Four regional DAB multiplexes to close in 2013 to allow for better local DAB Four regional DAB multiplexes to close in 2013 to allow for better local DAB

As part of the plan to upgrade DAB system, the operator of four regional radio multiplexes plans to close them next year, to release the frequencies for conventional radio coverage areas.
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“still cant see the point of DAB, ” --- Ian
DAB local radio gaps DAB local radio gaps

Whilst most of the country does have operating local radio digital services, there is now a dispute about who is expected to provide them for the 2015 radio switchover target.
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“Goddard´s free-to-read summary is of relevant interest, and would seem to reflect the current state of play. I would be happy to see DAB really equal ” --- michael


BBC - 60 new DAB transmitters in 2011 BBC - 60 new DAB transmitters in 2011

The BBC will improve national DAB coverage from the current 87% of the population to 92% in the next twelve months.
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“Unfortunately, fat, greedy American lawyers have now blocked most US radio from being streamed outside the so-called Land of the Free... Sometimes ” --- N J Wilcock
Ofcom DAB switchover coverage planning proposals

Ofcom has recently published some details of how the DAB network can be improved to match the coverage of the current FM network.
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“Interesting Thanks Brian. Am I to take it that anywhere with indoor also has Mobile ? Dont live in Wales seems to be the message!” --- Steve


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