OSLO � As reported in Digital Radio Updateseveral days ago, several of Norway�s political parties have put their objections to the impending sunsetting of FM there in letters to the Ministry of Culture.
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Now joining the Center party and the Progressive party in objecting is Norwegian fishing association Norges Fiskarlag,according toTelecompaper. The association’s director, Kjell Ingebrigtsen, said the plan is �almost comical, given Norway’s large fisheries sector and other maritime industries.� The association said it has learned that no maritime coverage measures have been taken for DAB radio, and some fishermen have reported poor DAB reception.
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Norway�s Minister of CultureLinda Hofstad Hellelandhas already responded to the correspondence from Ib Thomsen of the Progressives.�In her reply rejecting Thomsen�s concerns, she said there was no reason to postpone the impending change, while emphasizing that several other European countries also have plans to shut off FM eventually, such as Denmark.� She also asserted that Swedenhas notshelved its digital transition plans, and that in fact Sweden�s plans depend on developments in Norway, accordingkampanje.com. �
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