DAB functionality in U.S.

[betterthanastick]

I understand that DAB and DAB+ radio is in common usage in Europe, but is there a point to having a DAB-enabled D2 in the United States? The only digital radio options over here that I know of are subscription-based, so i would doubt that simply having a DAB-enabled D2 gives me access to those stations, but can anybody clarify the situation for me?

thanks in advance

[d88]

Originally Posted by betterthanastick

I understand that DAB and DAB+ radio is in common usage in Europe, but is there a point to having a DAB-enabled D2 in the United States? The only digital radio options over here that I know of are subscription-based, so i would doubt that simply having a DAB-enabled D2 gives me access to those stations, but can anybody clarify the situation for me?

thanks in advance

I think the general consensus is basically no point, more info here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Audio_Broadcasting

[rcr0412]

i doubt we will see it ever, HD Radio and Xm and Sirius are already here

[earlycj5]

NPR broadcasts in digital radio, there's others around that aren't subscription based in the US.

I for one would welcome the capability to use it.