LO2: Multiplatform Distribution methods
There are 3 different radio frequencies that radio shows broadcast on, these are; fm / am / dab There are 3 different radio frequencies, FM, AM and DAB. AM or Amplitude Modulation is the oldest form of radio being invented in the 1870's, it is of lower quality than FM radio however is cheaper and can be transmitted over longer distances. It also has a lower bandwidth which means that it can have more radio stations available in any frequency ranges. FM or Frequency Modulation is the more commonly known and used radio, it is of higher quality than AM radio as it less prone to interference however is impacted by physical barriers. However, it also has a higher bandwidth than AM meaning the sound quality is much better. DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting is where instead of transmitting sound frequencies, it sends binary signals that can be translated into sound to be listened to. It is of a higher quality in comparison to FM radio. Mostly people access these types of ra...