But...
My DAB radio has FM as well (Not AM etc though) so I could still listen to you. At least whilst that area of spectrum is in use.
There are a couple of flaws though;
- I assume not every DAB has an FM Tuner as well
- There's no guarantee they wont make it very hard to be/stay FM in an attempt to boost DAB
Although I largely disagree with the article (why target Stephen Fry? The points made are semi valid) I do think it's people like you who will really suffer.
Also, from the comments here I'm getting the impression that DAB coverage is better outside Towns/Cities? Seems a little backward.
For people talking about 3G, consider this:
In my special brand of the future, there is no DAB or FM Radio. We've gone 100% Internet radio.
Although you may be able to listen to Internet Radio using your phone/laptop for free at the moment (all inclusive data package etc.). When an Internet connection is _necessary_, what are the odds that your new car/radio will have a monthly contract attached. So you'll pay £20 (for example) a month for your 10G connectivity (OK so it may not be called 10G!).
I'd much rather pay for a radio once, rather than having to pay monthly. Of course it may be that connectivity will be freely available, but it has to be paid for somehow (probably in the cost of the radio?)
Given the choice, I'd stick with FM, but at work neither FM or the Internet are an option so it has to be DAB. I'd have preferred the DAB money to be spent on boosting FM reception, but at least I can listen to the radio at work now!