Re: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe
I think that in the U.S., all televisions have to be digital by 2009! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 4:38 PM Subject: Re: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe well we are having similar thing happen in the us. In 2009 the fcc will be shutting the analogue band off--i have a feeling your statement about life not being worth living is alot of an exageration tj - Original Message - From: Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:13 PM Subject: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe The Mailman software rejected this message so I am resending it. Tom 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 .stmhttp://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] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe
Hi TJ, I listen to BBC radio 2 and Radio 4 during the day and I have FM tuned to these stations all over the house. Unfortunately, with DAB whilst I can have the radios tuned to the same stations there are great delays and not the same continuous flow of entertainment. Also I understand that DAB is to be reduced to a bit rate of 112 and many stations are in mono. I think we should keep FM as it works and scrap DAB. Ibby Karbhari - (Independent I.C.T Consultant) • Phone: 07017 41 41 41 • If you have Skype installed on your Pc You can also talk with me on Skype by clicking on my username IbbyKarbhari E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site Visit: http://www.moving-mountains.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:38 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe well we are having similar thing happen in the us. In 2009 the fcc will be shutting the analogue band off--i have a feeling your statement about life not being worth living is alot of an exageration tj - Original Message - From: Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:13 PM Subject: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe The Mailman software rejected this message so I am resending it. Tom 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 .stmhttp://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] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.464 / Virus Database: 269.5.4/768 - Release Date: 19/04/2007 05:32 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe
well we are having similar thing happen in the us. In 2009 the fcc will be shutting the analogue band off--i have a feeling your statement about life not being worth living is alot of an exageration tj - Original Message - From: Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:13 PM Subject: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe The Mailman software rejected this message so I am resending it. Tom 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 .stmhttp://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] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe
I wonder when small HD TV's will be coming out? I know few want 13-inch or smaller TV's besides people like me that don't often have sighted people over. My analog cable might be fine for awhile longer. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 4:38 PM Subject: Re: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe well we are having similar thing happen in the us. In 2009 the fcc will be shutting the analogue band off--i have a feeling your statement about life not being worth living is alot of an exageration tj - Original Message - From: Tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:13 PM Subject: BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Radio stations face analogue axe The Mailman software rejected this message so I am resending it. Tom 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 .stmhttp://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] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
