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RTÉ to seek new DAB radio licenceRTÉ says it will seek a licence to begin a Digital Audio Broadcasting digital radio station later this year along the east coast The moves follows a successful six-month trial of DAB digital radio, along the east coast from Dublin and north to Louth. Once this service is up and running, RTÉ said it is committed to engaging with the wider radio industry to achieve a national roll-out of DAB. The advantages of digital radio include more choice for the listener and a clear sound, which is free of 'hiss'. DAB digital radios are also easy to use with push button controls and an information display, showing the channel playing on the screen. Some DAB radios have pause and rewind facilities and listeners will be able to programme digital radios to record favourite shows in the near future. The service is also compatible with FM as most DAB radios also receive FM. DAB is already on air in nearly 40 countries and available to almost 475 million people worldwide. The average person in Ireland listens to approximately four hours of
radio a day, with 84% of the population regularly listening to the radio.
Source: RTÉ News
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