P697 CEEFAX 1 697 Mon 03 Jan 22:20/52 DIGITAL RADIO (DAB) IS HERE 1/5 Digital Radio is set to revolutionisj the way we listen to radio and the BBC has helped to pioneer it. The BBC is now broadcasting Radios 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Live digitally giving listeners the opportunity to hear crystal clear sound quality. The following manufacturers have in-car Digital Radios in the shops: Blaupunkt, Clarion, Grundig, Kenwood and Pioneer. Arcam, Cymbol and Meridian have launched Digital Radio hi-fi tuners. More manufacturers are developing sets. More information: 08700 100 678 http://www.bbc.co.uk/dab Eng Sport Weather WMidsTVP697 CEEFAX 1 697 Mon 03 Jan 22:41/16 DIGITAL RADIO (DAB) IS HERE 2/5 Why will BBC Digital Radio make a difference to your listening? Crystal clear sound quality - a step change like moving from vinyl to CD More services - the BBC will be broadcasting new services in addition to Radios 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Live No interference - Digital Radio does not suffer from the interference which can spoil analogue reception More information: 08700 100 678 http://www.bbc.co.uk/dab Eng Sport Weather WMidsTVP697 CEEFAX 1 697 Mon 03 Jan 22:41/37 DIGITAL RADIO (DAB) IS HERE 3/5 Why will BBC Digital Radio make a difference to your listening? No retuning - you do not need to retunj to stay on the station as you drive along the motorway. You do not even need to know the station frequency Extra information - some new sets have displays which show text More information: 08700 100 678 http://www.bbc.co.uk/dab Eng Sport Weather WMidsTVP697 CEEFAX 1 697 Mon 03 Jan 22:41/18 DIGITAL RADIO (DAB) IS HERE 4/5 Sixty percent of the UK population can receive BBC Digital Radio broadcasts. Coverage extends from West and SE England to the Midlands and includes heavily populated areas of N England, Central Scotland, S Wales and N Ireland Many major roads and motorways are also covered. Virgin, Classic FM, Talk Radio and sjvjn new stations will offer national digital services. There could be up to 16 regional and local services as well, provided by the BBC and others. More information: 08700 100 678 http://www.bbc.co.uk/dab Eng Sport Weather WMidsTVP697 CEEFAX 1 697 Mon 03 Jan 22:42/19 BBC Digital Radio Coverage Map 5/5 Covered Not covered Info: 08700 100678; www.bbc.co.uk/dab Eng Sport Weather WMidsTV