In article , tony sayer

wrote:
In article , Jim Lesurf
scribeth thus


Odd that you don't notice the level compression on R3 when at home.


Yes I do but I do understand why they do this..

And I wonder why they don't do it on their digital platforms quite so
much but then again since when has engineering been the BBC's strong
point?..

Well, the most plausible engineering reason is that FM broadcasting is
generally limited to the order of 70-75dB dynamic range, and this falls
away steadily if you don't have a strong RF signal. Whereas digital can
reliably provide about 20dB more than that once you are above a relatively
low RF threashold power.

As to ignition interference haven't hears that for years now!..

Can't recall ever living anywhere where it wasn't audible on R3 FM.

BTW If you haven't read it already, try reading "Flat Earth News" by
Nick Davies. It does a good job of exposing the way journalism, etc,
have essentially been dumbed down by the mentality of grocers and
accountants whose only interest is making a cash return. Including its
effect upon the BBC who are expected to 'compete' on a similar basis.



Grocers?, Do they still have them up your way;?..

Yes. One in town. But I assume most of them have moved into jobs in the
'meeja'. :-)

Slainte,

Jim

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