How can I use my nice old FM radio with the arrival of DAB?

Question

With the advent of DAB radio and the termination of FM broadcasts, I still want to use my 1957 radiogram to listen to the radio.

Is there a device out there (or planned) which can receive multiple DAB channels and then broadcast them all on different FM frequencies so that I can tune my "wireless" between the stations.

NB. Before answering this question, I already know of the existence of iTrips and the like. Using an iTrip to the above effect will require me to retune the DIGITAL radio. I do not want this. I wish to be able to retune just my old radio to one of the (say five) channels which have been "converted" in my house. This way I will also be able to tune more than one FM radio in different rooms and listen to multiple channels, all broadcast from my "central transmitting hub".

At the moment, the only solution I have is to buy 5 DAB radios and 5 iTrips and set them all up transmitting 5 different stations on 5 different frequncies. This could be costly!

Cheers!

Answer 1

You may have to gut it and just enjoy the case. That's what I did (and the purists who see it are absolutely horrified). I've got a beautiful RCA Victor Victrola, complete with original decal on the inside cover, brass arm and needle casing. It stands aout 5 ft. high and is a gorgeous light oak with brass fittings, hinges, etc..

I pulled the centrifigal motor and everything else out and installed a stereo system. It's beautiful, but I completely destroyed its value as an original antique.

-a guy named duh