"A new tier of ultra-local radio
In this chapter we have hinted at our intention to create a new tier of ultra-local
radio which will occupy the FM spectrum vacated by the services migrating to
DAB. We believe that these stations, rather than becoming the poor relation of
digital, will have a key role in radio’s continued contribution to the UK’s cultural
life and local democratic debate.
Local commercial radio and community radio, in particular, have consistently
proved the value of radio generated by and for local communities. It is these
characteristics which will differentiate this new tier of ultra-local radio from the
much larger services on DAB. This is not to say that we intend to blur the lines
between commercial and community stations – they both have separate roles
and functions – but rather that both will have a common focus, to enriching and
informing the communities they serve.
We will work with Ofcom and the radio industry in the period leading-up to the
Digital Radio Upgrade to agree a clear vision for this new tier of radio; a vision
which will have at its core the needs and expectation of local communities."
Thats all very nice until switch off, which will happen...
They are saying that MW will move to FM and FM will go to DAB.
But for how long?
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