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Thanks for this excellent column, gentlemen. Such a dynamic envoronment, you wonder if terrestrial radio can survive. Another aspect holding back DAB+ in Australia is the limited number of models of digital receivers available. I have searched in vain for a simple pocket receiver similar in size to the SONY ICF-S10MK2 receiver I have had for several years now. Alas, the retailers seem obsessed with selling larger models that have a "heritage" style and look, assuming that only older listeners would be interested in the medium. Either that or the DAB+ radio available is of the old AWA "swinging brick" sizing. The attraction of having all available stations on one band on a receiver I can slip into a pocket to take on a walk or to a sports event is a major attraction for me. Now folks, just sell a small handset a la the one noted above and sales just might pick up leading to better revenue for the broadcasters. Another recent fly in the ointment is the High Court ruling (September 2013) that is resulting in many stations pulling their Internet streaming lest they cop further performance fees. This decision may do more harm than good for all concerned.