CNet Australia has just completed a review of Digital Radios that are on sale. We recommend you read this article if you're ready and shopping around to buy a new Digital Radio.
The nation's airwaves — well, most capital centres anyway — have now been switched on to the invisible digital delights of DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus) radio, the single largest-ever radio broadcasting switch-on in Australian history.
Eight years in the planning, it has taken a while for Australia to follow in the likes of the UK's DAB broadcasting footsteps, but it is now the first country in the world to introduce the new, more bandwidth-efficient standard: DAB+.
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.
Click a link below to see offers on Digital Radios by the following businesses.
updated 15 December 2011.
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