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In fact so low that the numbers were often amalgamated with other digital (online and digital TV) to make them look better.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If the choice was either/ or then any station that can’t be made to work on FM, definitely wouldn’t work on DAB.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Small scale DAB offers very welcome access to digital. But, if you crunched some numbers I think you’d find that the cost per listener on DAB are higher than FM so your advertising rate would need to be higher, making it less attractive to advertisers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Kind Regards</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Alan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.letstalkbusinessonline.com/"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Hear Alan Every Week on Let’s Talk Business The UK’s Premier Radio Programme For Current and Future Entrepreneurs - Now Broadcast To 4.8 Million People </span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Email - </span><a href="mailto:alan.coote@5digital.co.uk"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>alan.coote@5digital.co.uk</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Phone - 0800 949 6655<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Mobile - 07801 518858<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Twitter - </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheAlanCoote"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>@TheAlanCoote</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Web - </span><a href="http://www.5digital.co.uk/"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://www.5digital.co.uk</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Let’s Talk Business<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Twitter - </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/LTBShow"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>@LTBShow</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Web - </span><a href="http://www.letstalkbusinessonline.com/"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>http://www.LetsTalkBusinessOnline.com</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><img border=0 width=200 height=71 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.gif@01D00ED8.B7BD0F90" alt="cid:image001.gif@01CE03CD.223AC920"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The Media Production, Broadcasting and Training Company<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Artisan Broadcast<br><b>Sent:</b> 03 December 2014 08:44<br><b>To:</b> The Community Media Association Discussion List<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [cma-l] Raspberries, Steroids and Low Cost DAB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Pete and Glyn<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I attended the earlier demo in Baldock and was very impressed with what can be achieved on such a low budget.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>In some ways, I wish this had been on the table five or so years ago when we were looking to start our local station, else I might have chosen this route instead of FM. (That'll generate some discussion) ;-)<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>I'm seriously itching to look at getting involved with this trial and I'm considering setting up a separate group to share experiences, advice and knowledge. If you're interested in being a part of that let me know.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Cat<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>-- <br><b>Catherine Lake</b><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>Consultant Engineer<br clear=all><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'>Digital Media & Infrastructure</span></i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><a href="http://www.artisanbroadcast.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.artisanbroadcast.uk/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>On 2 December 2014 at 15:56, Peter <<a href="mailto:peter@engineeringradio.co.uk" target="_blank">peter@engineeringradio.co.uk</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I have been following the open digital radio project for quite some time. This is a similar thing that they have trail on in Switzerland. It does lack a GUI, so some Linux CLI experience is required. There are more things that could be improved on as well, but it is a fully working system at present.<br><br>This software can work on standard PCs that are dual core upwards.<br>I am looking into using the software on a VM system (like Hyper-v or Xen).<br><br>It does show that a lot of engineering in radio including RF is becoming more and more computer orientated.<br><br>PeteOn 2 Dec 2014 13:13, Associated Broadcast Consultants <<a href="mailto:info@a-bc.co.uk">info@a-bc.co.uk</a>> wrote:<br>><br>> Yesterday Ofcom held a second demo of Low Cost DAB at Riverside House in London. On the link below you can read all about it on our blog.<br>> <br>> <a href="http://a-bc.co.uk/blog/" target="_blank">http://a-bc.co.uk/blog/</a><br>> <br>> --<br>> Glyn Roylance - Principal Consultant<br>> Associated Broadcast Consultants<br>> <br>_______________________________________________<br><br>Reply - <a href="mailto:cma-l@commedia.org.uk">cma-l@commedia.org.uk</a><br><br>The cma-l mailing list is a members' service provided by the Community Media Association - <a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk</a><br>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/community_media" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/community_media</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/CommunityMediaAssociation</a><br>Canstream Internet Radio & Video: <a href="http://www.canstream.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.canstream.co.uk/</a><br>_______________________________________________<br><br>Mailing list guidelines: <a href="http://www.commedia.org.uk/about/cma-email-lists/email-list-guidelines/" target="_blank">http://www.commedia.org.uk/about/cma-email-lists/email-list-guidelines/</a><br>_______________________________________________<br><br>To unsubscribe or manage your CMA-L mailing list subscription please visit:<br><a href="http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l" target="_blank">http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>