Digital One, the national UK digital multiplex, has another DAB exclusive station on board.

Premiere Christian Radio begun broadcasting nationwide today joining a growing list of DAB exclusive stations including Planet Rock, BFBS and Amazing Radio.

Although probably not earth shattering news to most it is another green shoot in digital broadcasting after the ravages of the past eighteen months. Another is the continued adoption of “Slideshow” where broadcasters “now playing” information is displayed with graphics on a DAB receivers colour screen. It’s also encouraging to hear all of the new radios coming to the market are DAB+ compatible. This is in line with the agreed WorldDAB Profile 1 standard so digital radio will work across Europe regardless of the flavour of DAB,DAB+ or DMB used.

The introduction of the Digital Britain Report and it’s target to move all existing FM stations to DAB exclusively by 2015 has finally put focus on the market. Small steps forward like Premiere, Slideshow and DAB+ are all just getting the ball rolling once again for UK radio.

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