"tony sayer" wrote in message
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In article , Keith G
scribeth thus


What stops them farming it out entirely to the private sector (like
everything else) - would that be doable? Would there be any takers?





Doubt it somehow. DAB is a white elephant that they really don't know
what to do with so this is the best they can do which isn't a lot at
all;(..



Well, I think there is still a tremendous demand for radio, especially
during the day - it shouldn't be beyond the wit of a few suitable
individuals to get local radio stations up, running and paying their way
these days, surely?