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DAB, Digital Audio Broadcast, Digital Radio
0 Comments Published by Nick on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 8:17 AM.
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Still tuning into the radio at home? Maybe it's time for an upgrade. If you haven't tuned in yet, you might have missed out on DAB, the new digital radio broadcasting format.
What is DAB?
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. Its digitally broadcasted radio over the airwaves. This means higher, more cd like quality. DAB has the ability to fit more data within a single amount of airspace. This means offering many more stations in the same amount of frequencies.
DAB in America?
It seems the United States didn't jump on the DAB broadcast bandwagon. Instead, the US uses HD radio, a very similar technology. Instead, you'll find DAB in Canada and Europe. Click here to see if HD radio is available in your area.
Reciever?
Yes you will need a special HD reciever to experience HD radio. At the moment these are still pricey as HD radio has not yet been fully realized.
What is DAB?
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. Its digitally broadcasted radio over the airwaves. This means higher, more cd like quality. DAB has the ability to fit more data within a single amount of airspace. This means offering many more stations in the same amount of frequencies.
DAB in America?
It seems the United States didn't jump on the DAB broadcast bandwagon. Instead, the US uses HD radio, a very similar technology. Instead, you'll find DAB in Canada and Europe. Click here to see if HD radio is available in your area.
Reciever?
Yes you will need a special HD reciever to experience HD radio. At the moment these are still pricey as HD radio has not yet been fully realized.
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