Frontier Smart Technologies, a pioneer in technologies for digital audio and the market leader in DAB/DAB+ radio solutions, has launched the world’s first implementation of a combined station list for domestic digital radios. Frontier’s patent pending BestTuneTM feature improves the user-experience by presenting a single list of stations without the listener having to choose FM or DAB+ mode, and removing duplicate stations.
Frontier believes that a combined station list will become the default method for radio users in the future. Prem Rajalingham, Managing Director of Frontier, said: ‘By focusing on the user, Frontier has designed and built a revolutionary feature that will change the way radio stations are selected. We look forward to working with the industry and getting the feature into consumers’ hands.’
Ford Ennals, CEO of Digital Radio UK, said: ‘While the majority of radio listening is now digital there is still a significant amount of listening to local FM stations. So we welcome the introduction of Frontier BestTuneTM, an innovative combined station list solution for digital radios which will show local FM stations alongside the major national DAB/DAB+ stations and where stations on both platforms will defer to the strongest signal. This makes the digital radio easier to use and provides a better experience for listeners, which is something that all UK broadcasters support.’
Frontier report that BestTuneTM has been well received by leading audio and radio brands, who are integrating the technology into their new products, to be available in the retail market during the second half of 2021. Further information can be found here.