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Radio is missing an opportunity.
DAB+ digital radio has been on air in most capital cities for over 10 years, yet receivers which are capable of showing more than one line of scrolling text.
DAB+ & DRM (with extended coverage areas) could use the indexed multipage text system (Journaline) and slideshow shown on a phone sized screen or larger. This could give local news to areas losing community newspapers.
Using the above facilities makes radio even more important during Emergencies being able to contact all affected listeners, even if they are asleep, when mobile phone & smart speakers commonly fail.