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1st Jun 2023, 3:23 pm | #81 |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
One of the arguments used by Bauer for a minimal fine was from the governments digital review suggesting that broadcasters should be aiming for the migration from AM by the mid 2020’s.
Recommendations R20 page 114 https://assets.publishing.service.go...ingle_view.pdf The Ofcom report referenced in the article in post # 79 has more detail. Note I am not saying the fine is OK, just pointing out some of the back story.
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
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1st Jun 2023, 4:25 pm | #83 |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
Couldn’t agree more.
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1st Jun 2023, 5:14 pm | #84 | |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
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https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre...er-radio-25000 It's rather ironic that by Bauer renewing their licence for ten years in 2021 and continuing to run the AM station for another two years, they have incurred a £25,000 fine, whereas if they'd not renewed the licence in 2021 and instead closed it down then, they'd (presumably) have not incurred a penalty. I'm sad to see it go, and even more sad that RTE has gone, but it's understandable, and seem inevitable that more will follow.
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2nd Jun 2023, 6:24 pm | #85 |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
I see Kalundborg in Denmark is for the chop, too. Another name off the dial.
https://mediumwave.info/2023/06/02/d...bPH69XNVDnqEbM
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3rd Jun 2023, 12:54 pm | #86 |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
At this rate it will just be Algeria & Mongolia left!
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5th Jun 2023, 11:59 am | #87 |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
It'll be very sad to see the iconic Droitwich aerial taken down. I always glance at it fondly when going past on the M5. Also the end of the famous "singing gate" which I was fortunate enough to witness on a guided tour.
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5th Jun 2023, 7:42 pm | #88 |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
I’ve started a similar thread on The Mausoleum Club forum if anyone is interested.
http://the-mausoleum-club.org.uk/php...p=44345#p44345 Mods, apologies if this breaks any forum rules
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
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Other broadcasters will have been watching this and clicking away at their abacus. David
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12th Jun 2023, 11:07 am | #92 |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
Let’s hope they switch off the RTS at 2am 😉
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13th Jun 2023, 10:16 am | #93 |
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Re: Is analogue radio to cease in 2025?
When I first had Economy 7 I had a thumping great Venner time switch telling a Ferraris meter when to change the drive to the appropriate band.
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