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In addition to the existing analogue radio stations in the UK, OFCOM (previously the Radio Authority) has decided to grant licences for digital radio transmission for the next 12 years. There are two national groups; the BBC will use the first group for eight services. The second group is allocated to commercial radio for eight radio services, - five of which are new and are 'digital only' . The only National Commercial radio Licence has been awarded to the Digital One consortium owned by GWR plc and NTL. The function of Digital One is not only to initially select the services broadcasting on it, but also to run the national commercial network. One of the channels in this group is Oneword, which is dedicated to plays, books, comedy, and reviews. Three of the other channels in this group have been allocated to Virgin Radio, Classic FM and Talksport. Whereas five of the eight BBC channels and the three commercial channels, Virgin, Classic FM and Talksport will be transmitting simultaneously in analogue and digital, Oneword is broadcasting on digital only.
Digital broadcasting is the new and more efficient way of transmitting radio - an extraordinary way of broadcasting that enhances the whole listening experience.
One fantastic advantage of digital radio is the crystal clear near CD-quality-sound that is only receivable with digital radio. But not only does digital radio mean outstanding sound quality, it is also virtually immune from interference and fading. Unlike FM or AM, digital radio signals are much more robust and are unlikely to be distorted by things like weather, electrical noise, tunnels, hills and valleys.
With digital radio there is no more fiddling about for stations with a strong signal. The station you are listening to is broadcast on exactly the same frequency everywhere. At present, Digital One reaches over 85% of the UK population.
What's more
Ultimately, digital radio means access to an impressive range of texts, multimedia and interactive services.
At home with a DAB (Short for Digital Audio Broadcasting) standalone digital radio or a digital radio tuner which plugs into your existing hi-fi system, in the car with an in-car DAB digital radio receiver . On the PC with a DAB PC card fitted into the PC's base unit. Prices for radios start at less than £50.
Digital broadcasting is the new and more efficient way of transmitting radio - an extraordinary way of broadcasting that enhances the whole listening experience.
One fantastic advantage of digital radio is the crystal clear near CD-quality-sound that is only receivable with digital radio. But not only does digital radio mean outstanding sound quality, it is also virtually immune from interference and fading. Unlike FM or AM, digital radio signals are much more robust and are unlikely to be distorted by things like weather, electrical noise, tunnels, hills and valleys.
With digital radio there is no more fiddling about for stations with a strong signal. The station you are listening to is broadcast on exactly the same frequency everywhere. At present, Digital One reaches over 85% of the UK population.
What's more
Ultimately, digital radio means access to an impressive range of texts, multimedia and interactive services.
At home with a DAB (Short for Digital Audio Broadcasting) standalone digital radio or a digital radio tuner which plugs into your existing hi-fi system, in the car with an in-car DAB digital radio receiver . On the PC with a DAB PC card fitted into the PC's base unit. Prices for radios start at less than £50.
