I am currently holidaying in Sydney. As i wander around the shops, I see lots of radio receivers featuring DAB radio. I presume this is a terresteral based digital radio service. As far as I know the service is not available in NZ. Does anyone know anything about DAB Radio? In particular, I am curious to know what, if anything would be received, if I were to bring a receiver back to Auckland. Are there any test transmissions in Auckland? If the service was introduced to NZ, would a receiver from Australia be compatable? If it is satellite based, is there coverage in NZ? What frequencies are used? etc. Anyone played with a DAB receiver in Auckland?
DAB is terrestrial, not satellite, and uses the VHF band. Last I heard (a few months ago) the trial networks in Wellington and Auckland were still live.
If you want to know a little more your best bet is to search Geekzone as there are a few threads on the issue, including this one http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=83&topicid=84087
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