Does the Switchover affect FM & AM Radio

 

The digital switchover does not affect AM or FM radio – just analogue TV. All that's affected by the switchover is the reception of BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4 and Five on a TV aerial on analogue TV sets and recorders.

 

The Government may decide at some point in the future to phase out analogue radio (FM and AM) broadcasts, but as of 2008, no firm plans have yet been made to turn off analogue radio and switch to digital radio.

What about digital radio?

 

You can get digital radio in the UK now - This is known as D.A.B (Digital Audio Broadcasting), and a large number of local and national stations are available on DAB.

 

You can also receive digital radio on Freeview, Satellite and Cable set-top boxes.

 

More information: FrequencyCast's Digital Radio page

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