Australia's radio launches new digital channels
Three new ABC music channels are were launched on 1 July in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
ABC Radio director Kate Dundas says digital listeners will have access to the current five ABC Radio services - ABC Classic FM, ABC Radio National, ABC NewsRadio, triple j and the local radio station. They will also be able to hear three new music channels - ABC Dig Music, ABC Jazz and ABC Country.
Total switchover will be in a few years, "But yes, you do need to buy a digital radio to receive the services in digital" she said.
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