DAB radio transmission dies off in Ireland

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Radio remains popular in Ireland. I think a lot more were listening via DAB without realising it – as most cars will switch from FM to DAB where available.

I'm glad that Internet Radio on the Taycan is available.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2021/0302/1200334-rte-dab-network/
I wonder if the stations up North - Cool and Q will follow as I listen to DAB most days I'm in the car. I would have thought the major cost would be the capital expenditure in setting up the equipment in the first place.
 
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Different network operator – looks like you're safe enough:

http://www.ukdigitalradio.com/coverage/currenttransmitters/details.asp?id=9

I agree its a curious decision – how much could it really have been costing given the equipment is in place. Maybe there are some ongoing license costs or something.

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