How to make FM radio fit for DAB+
Published: Sunday, Dec 22nd 2024, 10:50
Updated At: Sunday, Dec 22nd 2024, 09:51
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The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation is switching off the outdated ultra-short wave radio antennas (FM) at the end of December 2024. However, FM radios can also be made fit for DAB+.
New cars have been equipped with digital technology as standard for several years. In addition, the Federal Roads Office (Astra) will upgrade all tunnels on the national road network for digital radio reception by the end of 2024 and also switch off the FM antennas.
However, there is also a solution for older FM models in cars: most old FM car radios have an AUX/IN connection. The radios can be equipped with a simple adapter via this port, which allows you to receive DAB+.
The same applies to old stereo systems. The latter also usually have an AUX/IN connection. With small household radios, however, it is usually no longer worth buying an adapter. DAB+ radios, which are now not too expensive, are also an alternative here.
Either way, you have a choice when buying a new radio for your home: some radios only receive DAB+, while others can also be used as an internet radio. Internet radios can be connected to your own router or LAN cable via cable or WLAN. The advantage of Internet radio: compared to DAB+, there is a much larger selection of stations that can be received.
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