If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
instead and a reduced license fee.

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
instead and a reduced license fee.

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
instead and a reduced license fee.

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
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> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
news:guCdncYQ3oAHEpfbRVnytAA@bt.com...
> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
news:guCdncYQ3oAHEpfbRVnytAA@bt.com...
> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
news:guCdncYQ3oAHEpfbRVnytAA@bt.com...
> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
news:guCdncYQ3oAHEpfbRVnytAA@bt.com...
> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
news:guCdncYQ3oAHEpfbRVnytAA@bt.com...
> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
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> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
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"Al"  wrote in message
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> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
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>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
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> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
news:guCdncYQ3oAHEpfbRVnytAA@bt.com...
> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
news:guCdncYQ3oAHEpfbRVnytAA@bt.com...
> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address

"Al"  wrote in message
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
coverage in the UK!

"Commander Gideon"  wrote
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!

And, if you notice, according to the trailers and sports news, the cricket 
world cup is only on Sports Extra.
They never refer to the cricket being on Radio 4 LW.

"Commander Gideon"  wrote in message 
news:d1sOh.18757$j7.369238@news.indigo.ie...
>
> "Al"  wrote in message
> news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
>> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
>> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
>> instead and a reduced license fee.
>
> Its annoying to hear the constant plugs for DAB when there isnt 100%
> coverage in the UK!



Not only that, but the standard of audio on UK DAB is actually quite poor - 
low bit rates, squeezing lots of stations onto too few multiplexes etc. Its 
also going to be superceded quite quickly by a new technical standard not 
receivable by the current crop of DAB receivers (although existing DAB 
stations and those in the pipeline for the immediate future won't be 
affected...)

The technical standard/low bit rate might not be so much of an issue for 5 
Live, which is speech based. But  you have to wonder how much lower they 
might try to pitch the bit rate in the future to squeeze a few more mindless 
music channels on (or to increase the bit rate on other stations a bit).

DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
really that much difference.

Simes

"Al"  wrote in message 
news:1175058744.707061.217870@n76g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
> If I hear Bannister plugging digital radio much more I'll probably
> throw something at mine. It's all to give the  current presenter a
> breathing space, I guess but I'd almost prefer a commercial ad.
> instead and a reduced license fee.

What really annoys me is the plugging to listen to digital via 
cable/satellite.
Every man & his dog is whittering on about using less energy yet good 
old Aunty Beeb wants us to switch on both the TV and the cable/satellite 
receiver which is twice as much electricity - ARGH!!!!!
-- 
Jackie

"Behavioral psychology is the science of pulling habits out of rats."
Dr. Douglas Busch

"Freewheeler"  wrote in message 
news:guCdncYQ3oAHEpfbRVnytAA@bt.com...
> DAB is better for 5 Live at night than AM, but during the day there isn't 
> really that much difference.

I don't think you'd say that if you lived in this part of the country 
(Carmarthenshire)
-- 
Hungerdunger
To reply by email, remove the MARX from my address