BASIC BENEFITS OF DAB DIGITAL RADIO

Digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio programmes using a technology called DAB, Digital Audio Broadcasting. Both the BBC and commercial radio broadcast digital radio programmes for and there are more than 170 radio stations broadcasting digitally around the country.

Some of these stations are simulcasts of existing analogue programmes but in digital quality sound. So, if you’re listening to an unpredictable AM signal, you can tune in a clear digital signal with DAB.

In most major conurbations, digital radio doubles the number of stations you can listen to. AsianFx broadcasts the West Midlands area covering, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford and surrounding areas to these towns.

Because of the way it is transmitted, DAB digital radio eliminates the hiss, crackle and fade you often get with FM radio and always have to put up with on AM.

There are more than 300 different models from all the leading brands, including clock radios, kitchen portables, handhelds, micro hi-fis, MP3 players with DAB, a mobile phone with DAB etc. You can pick up a DAB digital radio for as little as £29.99.

Digital radios come with a display screen and a tuning button. Turn the dial and the names of the stations available will appear on the screen. When you get to one you want, just hit the button to lock it in. So, no frequencies to remember and you’ll never lose your favourite stations.

This same display screen can give you additional information about the programme you’re listening to. Scrolling text often tells you the name of the track, the singer, or composer, and sometimes even what’s coming up next.

Unlike digital television, DAB digital radio is free with no subscriptions, no monthly fees, no hidden costs.

Some DAB digital radios let you control your listening like never before. Rewind lets you turn back live radio to hear something again. Pause means you can stop time so interruptions won’t spoil the listening. And just use Record to listen at whatever time is convenient for you. And EPG (electronic programme guide) on some DAB radios lets you scan programmes a week in advance, set a reminder and even a timer-record.