The New (UK) DAB Digital Radios

All this aid could be brought to a resounding halt when FM receivers are phased out with the event of the new DAB digital radio system.

Some new Ford cars primarily the Mondeos, Galaxys and S-Max now come with DAB as standard and at the time of writing 25% of the Focus model also have this new system fitted.

Some new models of Insignia and Vectra also have DAB Digital radios fitted as standard.

It is possible to obtain an upgrade on other Ford Models, which at the moment is priced at around £100.

Some of the more luxurious models such as the Audi, Jaguar, and Land Rover come with the DAB system as standard.

DAB is available as an upgrade from other manufacturers starting at around £55.

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All the above will be little encouragement to car owners who like music, news etc. for company on a long journey. Some owners will find themselves with a good, serviceable car with several years useful life ahead of it but, through no fault of their own, with a receiver that is defunct.

This, unfortunately, is called progress and usually it is the little guy who gets caught!

The net result is that on this occasion saving money seems impossible, but at least you are aware of the situation.

It can only be hoped that the 'take-up' of these new radios does not warrant the change over. Already schemes are being implemented encouraging people to buy a new radio.

Why - when the present system is working well?