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Digital Audio Broadcast

Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) is a way for people to listen to the radio using special devices that can pick up digital signals. It's like when you watch a video on YouTube and you have to wait for it to load first, but instead of video, it's radio stations that are being sent in digital format.

Traditional radio stations use analog signals which means that they send sound by broadcasting a wave that goes up and down to create soundwaves. This can lead to interference and poor quality sound. Digital Audio Broadcast uses bits and bytes to send sound waves instead. It's like instead of writing a message on paper and putting it in a mailbox, you type it out on a computer and send it through email.

This digital format is different because it can be compressed, meaning it can be sent faster and without any quality loss. So you can listen to the radio in crystal clear sound no matter where you are.

DAB is a really cool technology because you can receive signals from any radio station that has DAB broadcasting, regardless of where you are in the world. It's like having a magic radio that can pick up any station you want!

To use DAB, you need a special device like a DAB radio that can decode the digital signals and convert them into sound. Just like how you need a TV to watch your favorite shows, you need a DAB radio to listen to your favorite radio stations.

In summary, Digital Audio Broadcast is a cool new way to listen to the radio using special devices that pick up digital signals, allowing you to listen to any radio station in the world in crystal clear sound.