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Largest UK Broadcaster to Drop Digital Radio Stations

Monday February 11, 2008
Digital Radio in the U.K. just took a swipe. According to independent.co.uk: "The UK's largest commercial radio broadcaster, GCap Media, axed two of its stations today after labelling digital radio "economically unviable". The Classic FM owner said theJazz and Planet Rock will go as it looks to concentrate on its core FM stations..."

Digital Radio, often referred to as DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) can carry a variety of services in addition to standard audio including text and multimedia.

Meanwhile Back in the United States: HD Radio Boost: F.C.C. Expands Digital Radio Services

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