The credit crunch hits once again … just as DAB is starting to come together.
The second half of 2008 was looking good. Recent agreement on EBU Standard Profiles will ensure compatibility across the continent. The UK Digital Radio Working Group are also about to formally support the move from FM to DAB. Now, just as these standards and a plan finally come into action, the money has gone the other way.
Considering the turbulent economic conditions it makes absolute sense that Channel 4 have announced they will not launch their new …

A glimpse of digital radio’s future in the UK was seen today with the publication of the UK governments Digital Radio Working Group (DRWG) interim report.
The DRWG comprises of key industry members including BBC and commercial broadcasters, radio manufacturers, car companies and relevant government departments. Their group was formed to find out what conditions were needed for digital to become the dominant radio medium, what the barriers are to growth and how to overcome them.
Their main recommendations are

DAB is the most appropriate replacement for analogue
National and regional stations move exclusively …