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Old 08-12-2016, 22:09
scotorca
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If DAB + is to eventually replace MW & FM, will there have to be dozens more DAB Mux systems throughout the country? Do the signals from DAB cover a smaller geographical area than say FM signals? My understanding is that they have discovered a cheaper design to transmit DAB channels, so this will no doubt make replacing the old systems slightly cheaper. Interesting times ahead for radio.
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Old 08-12-2016, 23:20
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When there is more listening on digital than analogue a date for a DSO will possibly be announced and existing mux coverage be extended to match FM.
There might be a new muxes for Cumbria, borders, Channel isles and IoM.
There are likely to be more low cost minimuxes.
Community and small commercial stations will be able to stay on FM.
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Old 09-12-2016, 06:50
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My own guess is that it's only the national FM networks that will get switched off to begin with.
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