07 May 2004

"Digital Radio is the next generation of radio. It is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It has the capacity to provide listeners with more services, clearer reception and sound quality and a range of other features, including text information and graphics.

We're yet to see how Digital Radio will be rolled out in Australia. Current Digital Radio trials in Sydney and Melbourne are designed to assist the Federal government and radio broadcasters to decide on the right digital broadcasting systems for our particular population and geographic needs."

Digital Radio: