WHAT IS DIGITAL RADIO?

As we move further into the digital era, radio has been one of the most traditional forms of entertainment that has now moved into the 21st century. As with digital TV, digital radio provides improved sound quality and functionality.

An example of the exciting new features and functionality include:

• Crystal clear sound & improved reception
• Extra channels
• Pause & rewind radio
• Tuning by station name, not frequency, making it easier to search favourite stations
• A wider range & choice of shows and programs for the listening audience

Perhaps the greatest features that have never been seen before is the ability to transmit data with the program broadcast. Data functionality includes:

• The ability to download music
• More details about advertised products & services
• Picture slideshows
• Scrolling text
• Electronic Program Guides
• Updated news, sports and racing information

With the roll-out of digital radio being so new, many of the above feature and functionality may not be available on all broadcasts to all listeners but it does give a look into what digital radio can do.

In Melbourne, all of the major radio stations are broadcasting in digital including ABC, 3AW, FoxFM, Nova, SEN, TripleM and many others.

HOW DO I LISTEN TO DIGITAL RADIO?

To listen to digital radio you will need to purchase a digital radio unit. At the moment a basic portable digital radio are relatively inexpensive costing around $200. As with all technology, higher featured units will cost more but will provide increased features and functionality.

One thing to be made aware of is that digital radio reception is at the moment limited the major metropolitan areas with many regional and country areas unable to received the signal. Unlike digital TV, the government has not mandated a cut-off date for the existing analogue transmission which mean you only need to purchase a digital radio if you want to.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A DIGITAL RADIO?

If you would like to purchase a digital radio or require more information please contact me.