Setback for DAB+ digital radio
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB+) technology suffered a major setback on Thursday. The Association of Swiss Private Radio Stations (VSP) has advised its members to choose a digital broadcasting technology soon, and—for financial reasons—has clearly endorsed the more affordable high-definition technology, HD Radio.
The digital radio technology Digital Audio Broadcast DAB+ suffered a major setback on Thursday. On the one hand, the Swiss Private Radio Association VSP advised its members to opt for a digital broadcasting technology soon, clearly supporting the cheaper high-definition technology HD radio for financial reasons. In addition, the German Radio and Audio Services Assembly of the Association of Private Broadcasting and Telemedia VPRT has spoken out against the introduction of DAB+ radio in Germany planned for fall 2009.
Financial considerations play a central role in both recommendations. In addition, there are currently around 20 million FM radios in Swiss households and cars. In comparison: There are only 30' 000 receivers of the outdated DAB technology and an unknown number of newer DAB+ devices.
The VSP agrees with the German VPRT, which warns against an exit from FM technology, as this would deprive private radio companies of their business and livelihood, remove the basis for media diversity and destroy investments and jobs.
Financial considerations play a central role in both recommendations. In addition, there are currently around 20 million FM radios in Swiss households and cars. In comparison: There are only 30' 000 receivers of the outdated DAB technology and an unknown number of newer DAB+ devices.
The VSP agrees with the German VPRT, which warns against an exit from FM technology, as this would deprive private radio companies of their business and livelihood, remove the basis for media diversity and destroy investments and jobs.
