Re: More tricks than Ryanair, and a rubbish radio...
> It's also quite popular in Germany
Hmm... OK for Norway up to a point, but not in Germany (where I work).
In the longer term I would however expect a move to digital radio in order to free up (and then sell) more of the spectrum, in the same way as was done with digital TV. Do note however, that digital TV failed to raise any significant enthusiasm amongst consumers (and small broadcasters), who were more or less forced to switch.
It's also true that analogue radio reception is quite appalling in central and eastern England (not that you would want to listen to it anyway, unless you're into non-stop advertisements), so I suppose that might have a bearing on the relative popularity of DAB in (parts of) the UK. I have no idea whether coverage is actually any better compared to analogue, mind.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
