Norway to shut down its FM radio band and go digital
But many may be cut off from communication. Could the U.S. be next?
Critics have warned it is both risky and unpopular, not least because an estimated two million cars on Norwegian roads are not equipped with DAB receivers.
There are also fears that elderly and vulnerable people, often cut off by fjords and mountains, may be left unable to receive emergency warnings – traditionally broadcast on FM.
A poll by a national newspaper in December found that 66% of Norwegians were opposed to the switchover, and only 17% were in favour.
The change is being pushed through regardless, and the northern city of Bodoe will be first to go DAB-only on Wednesday.
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Obewon January 5th, 2017 at 23:32
Norwegian exceptionalism! http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/europe/no-exceptionalism.htm And the Norwegian blue is legendary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vuW6tQ0218
Willys41 January 6th, 2017 at 04:20
Well, I don’t live in an avalanche area so I guess I’m not qualified to comment.