DAB in Norway. The Norwegian Transport Association (NLF) is frustrated with the introduction of the DAB system in Norway. Politicians from the Center Party are also critical of these changes. In their opinion, the project was implemented too hastily, which had a negative impact on the possibility of listening to the radio in trucks.
Without proper preparation
- In our opinion, the transition to DAB in Norway took place incorrectly and without a sufficiently long transition period - says Geir A. Mo, President of NLF, in an interview with ABC Nyheter - Remedying the out of coverage problems in the way we have experienced can be described as "Arrogant," he adds.
NLF is a non-governmental organization that currently associates 4. members with over 15 heavy goods vehicles. From the very beginning, they criticized the idea of switching off FM radio reception in favor of the DAB system.
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- In our opinion, the transition to digital transmitters was poorly planned and even worse implemented - continues Geir A. Mo - The fact that Norway, as one of the few countries, decided to switch off FM transmitters does not improve this situation. We, as radio listeners, cannot agree with such a poorly coordinated project.
Politicians are also concerned
The leader of the Centrum Party (norw. Sentrepartie, w skr. Sp) - Trygve Slagsvold Vedum - intends to ask the Storting about the costs of switching to the DAB system in Norway. Representatives of this political organization are concerned that since the complete switch-off of the transmitters in the FM system, radio broadcasters have already lost over 309 listeners. The leader of Patria Centrum is convinced that the politicians who voted for such a solution will beat their breasts and allow FM broadcasting again.
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Family and Culture Committee: the exclusion of FM was necessary
Kristin Ørmen Johnsen - Chairwoman of the Family and Culture Committee - argues that it was necessary to make a decision to completely switch to DAB in Norway. In her opinion, the FM system offered too few possibilities and failed to meet the challenges facing radio broadcasters. There has been a technological advance and its logical consequence has been to completely disable the FM transmitters.
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- Radio has always been an important channel for informing the public - says Kristin Ørmen Johnsen in an interview with ABC Nyheter - A digital broadcasting system can offer much more than an FM system, but it takes time to find out. In crisis situations, it may be crucial for the Norwegian authorities - he adds.
DAB coverage in Norway should be increased
- Turning on the FM system until DAB coverage is satisfactory will increase the number of listeners. From the drivers' point of view, it is essential to achieve a stable range of transmitters. Currently, radio receivers turn off during, for example, driving through tunnels. We had something that worked perfectly. In return, we got something that just doesn't work. The authorities are responsible for this state of affairs - says Geir A. Mo.
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The switch to DAB was planned from 2011
The digitization of the radio started in 2011. During the vote, only the Progress Party voted against the complete shutdown of the FM system in December 2017. Since then, the number of listeners has been steadily declining. In May 2018, the number of listeners to the radio every day was only 56% (in 2016 it was 68%). The average daily time the radio was on also dropped from 85 minutes a day in 2016 to 73 minutes in May 2018. Perhaps time is required for the DAB system to function properly. The actions of the Storting in this matter should be followed carefully. Ultimately, radio is the best source of information for all drivers, not just professional drivers.
