Currently listening to AM radio stations!
How is the introduction of digital radio going to affect me?
You probably have the most to gain from the introduction of digital radio (DAB+) as almost every popular AM station; in each capital city around Australia will also transmit their content in digital from May 2009.
Apart from the obvious advantages that both AM and FM stations will enjoy, like the addition of features such as extra channels, pause and rewind radio, down-loadable music, more details about the advertised product, slide shows, scrolling text, Electronic Program Guides, updated news, sports and racing information. You will also experience a far superior, hi fidelity stereo sound to the bland mono transmissions you are currently listening to.
AM popularity in this country is undisputed, but has been due entirely to its ability to be transmitted long distances with minimal disruption to your ability to hear what is being said. Digital will allow the same reception advantages, but will be much more enjoyable to listen to.
The last attempt to improve the sound quality of AM station transmissions was in 1985 when AM stereo was released in Australia. This was after the release of the FM band and was seen as the saviour for AM. Unfortunately it failed, because although in a perfect environment the sound was very good, in poor fringe reception areas it would jump between stereo and mono with a less than desirable result.
With digital radio you will be able to listen to your favourite AM stations with all the benefits of good reception and a sound quality comparable or better than the FM listeners.
The winner is digital radio DAB+. Can’t wait, bring it on!
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