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From: "Ibby Karbhari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Subject: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:54:11 +0100 > >Hi folks, if this happens, life won't be worth living! >I love FM and truly hate DAB here in the UK! > >BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe >BBC NEWS >Radio stations face analogue axe >Traditional analogue radio stations could be facing extinction under >proposals put forward by the communications regulator Ofcom. > >It is suggesting a review of AM stations in 2009 and of FM services in 2012, >or when digital use accounts for 50% of the total, whichever is sooner. > >It also wants analogue licences, up for renewal from 2009, to be extended - >but with a two-year notice of termination. > >Ofcom says the analogue bandwidth taken up by radio could be put to better >use. > >Costs and benefits > >The regulator is predicting 90% of all radio listening will be via digital >platforms by 2017 and is launching a consultation on how best to use the >analogue >signal. > >Current licences are set to expire between 2009 and 2027, depending on the >date of issue. > >An Ofcom spokesman said: "There is no date set for switching off analogue >radio signals but with the increased use of digital we need flexibility in >the >spectrum. > >"Any such changes are a matter for government and parliament but they may >wish to consider how to allow Ofcom to achieve common end-dates for all FM >and >AM licences." > >It added: "Any reviews would include a full assessment of the costs and >benefits, taking into account the needs of consumers, including the most >vulnerable >members of society." > >Ofcom believes the freed-up spectrum could be used for mobile television, >more digital radio, more community radio services or other new technologies. > > >The consultation will end in June. > >Story from BBC NEWS: >HYPERLINK >"http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/entertainment/6564983 .stm"http://news >.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/entertainment/6564983.stm > >Published: 2007/04/17 15:50:05 GMT > >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG. >Version: 7.5.448 / Virus Database: 269.5.1/764 - Release Date: 17/04/2007 >04:43 > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
