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Canberra's 2CA is broadcasting on Digital Radio

It brings to Canberra the benefits of digital quality audio, robust transmission and significantly improved functionality to your radio listening experience.

Compared with analogue radio, Digital Radio brings the listener a high quality interactive experience. It's the future of radio broadcasting in Australia!

Please note that Canberra is currently in a trial of DAB+ Digital Radio. We welcome your feedback about your experience listening to Digital Radio.

Feb 14 2012

Aldi drops Digital Radio to under $30

Aldi has announced a special buy. This Saturday (February 18, 2012) the Bauhn brand of Digital Radio will only cost you$29

This is a great entry-level Digital Radio for a price that we've not seen anywhere before in Australia. If you're thinking of trying Digital Radio, we encourage you to get one of these.

Features

  • DAB+ and FM radio with the function of presetting up to 20 stations
  • Backlit LCD display
  • FM auto scan
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • AC or battery operated

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Jan 12 2012

New Toyota includes Digital Radio

Australia’s number one car company, Toyota has included digital radio in the new Toyota Camry Atara SL, becoming the most affordable car in Australia to include DAB+ digital radio as standard.

Australian built in Toyota’s Melbourne factory, the top-of-the-range Atara SL model ($39,990) includes digital radio as standard. The Atara SL combines digital radio with a 7-inch touchscreen display, a 10-speaker JBL sound system, a CD player, reversing camera, Bluetooth hands-free and music streaming, as well as auxiliary and USB ports.

Commercial Radio Australia chief executive officer, Joan Warner said: “Toyota is one of Australia’s leading car manufacturers and the radio industry is delighted they have included digital radio in the Atara SL.”

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Digital Radio FAQ

Q: How is Digital Radio different to existing radio?
A: Reception and audio quality is better, plus a new range of added features.

Q: What are these added features?
A: Digital Radios come in all shapes and sizes and have an array of features. Basic features may include live pause/rewind, scrolling text and images. High end models can include CD player, wifi/bluetooth, internet radio, MP3 and/or ipod dock included.

Q: Can I use my existing radio to listen to Digital Radio?
A: No. You'll need a DAB+ receiver

Q: Will you turn off 1053 AM?
A: No. There has been no switch off date indicated by the Government.

Q: Are there Digital Car radios available?
A: Yes there are. Click here to read about in car DAB+ radios available.

Q: Where can I buy a Digital Radio, and where do prices start?
A: See our list below. Prices generally start at around $40.

Digital Radio Retailers

Click a link below to see offers on Digital Radios by the following businesses.

updated 15 December 2011.

Please remember, 2CA is not responsible for these prices or the content of external websites.