Pop-UP Radios Like DAB Radio
Much of today's technology is moving away from analog systems to digital ones. Analog television is being phased out in many countries, and it seems that digital broadcasting will also make an impact for radios.
Digital radio is the wave of the future worldwide, with DAB radio being the popular format in Europe and Australia, HD radio predominating in the US, and access to digital radio via TV, internet and satellite available almost everywhere. Digital platforms like DAB allow for the instant launch of new radio stations without the need for a new license or frequency.
This in turn creates more listener choice and a simplified UI as the new radio stations automatically appear on user receivers. A major Australian broadcasting company is experimenting with the potential of DAB radio with the launch of a new 'pop-up' radio station called ABC UK Newsgate, which will be available both on DAB and online. The temporary station will feature archived news material plus live coverage of news events.