"Digital Radio Downunder"

"MACQUARIE Radio Network said yesterday that years of delays had
killed the future of digital radio, which was being overtaken by
broadband services, third-generation mobiles and digital devices such
as iPods..."

http://lists.radiolists.net/pipermai...ch/028726.html

"Germany flicks off-switch on DAB"

"Part of the problem is that analogue FM never went away and most
people didn't seem to care for the clear digital-quality sound, and
were left nonplussed by such benefits as easy tuning and message
displays with song names and titles. DAB is struggling almost
everywhere in Europe."

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01...tches_dab_off/

"Report: Future Of U.K. Digital Radio May Be Bleak"

"LONDON -- January 30, 2008: A report from Enders Analysis found that
digital audio broadcasting, or DAB, is in trouble due to the high cost
of transmission and slow revenue growth, U.K. newspaper the Guardian
reports."

http://www.radioink.com/HeadlineEntr...&pt=todaysnews

"Digital Radio in Canada"

"The Commission is very concerned about the stalled DRB transition.
Roughly 15 of the 76 authorized stations (including the digital-only
operation in Toronto) are not on the air. Some stations that once
operated have since ceased operations. Few recievers have been sold,
and there is no interest in expanding DRB service beyond the six
cities where it exists."

http://americanbandscan.blogspot.com...in-canada.html