BBC Expand DAB
The BBC are to expand it’s national DAB network with 60 additional transmitters.
This will result in DAB digital radio being available to 90% of the population. This almost global coverage is one of the key targets of last years Digital Britian Upgrade plan which laid the roadmap for the transition from FM to DAB.
Of interest to the island of Ireland is the installation of seven additional transmitters in Northern Ireland bringing DAB to Enniskillen & the North Antrim coast as well as bolstering coverage in Belfast.
Despite plans to drop two of their DAB exclusive services the BBC say they are fully committed to DAB. As well as this increase in coverage the Corporation has plans to further extend their main national networks with extensions and spin-off shows as digital only offerings similar to 5 Live Sports Extra or BBC 1 Xtra.
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Delighted about the BBC expanding its d.a.b network. irish radio is generally very poor and we need more choice.
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