The DAB downfall continues: two more national DAB stations close, making 5 national stations closing so far this year in total.

What have I got against DAB? Nothing, as far as the idea goes. But the marketing was all wrong - it was a couple of years before they were banned from using misleading phrases like “CD quality”.

For me, radio is about price, portability, reception and quality. I listen to Radios 1 and 4, and the football on local radio , so no need for DAB. The sound is better on FM, my batteries last 12 hours not 2, and my excellent high sensitivity Sony mini radio is £20 not £80 (for a low-quality pocket DAB).

(As it happens, I just bought a wi-fi radio for £49 - now THAT is a whole different kettle of fish - report coming soon)

Jan 2008 Core and OneWord close

Feb 2008 The Jazz and Planet Rock close

DigitalSpy: DAB stations that have closed

Is DAB radio the next Betamax?

Q&A: DAB Digital radio

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