article date: Friday, January 11, 2008

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DAB digital radio listeners are again being treated to a relaxing rural soundtrack. Following the closure of Oneword, listeners tuning in will find the Birdsong channel has been reinstated for a limited period.

The audio was originally recorded for the test transmission of Classic FM prior to its launch in 1992. It was last used three years ago for the imaginatively named station "D1_temp" and won plaudits from listeners who complained when it was taken off air in June 2005.

Listeners and Birdsong enthusiasts should note the transmission could cease at any time and that the recording is not commercially available.

Since the beginning of April 2008, the Birdsong channel has been upgraded to stereo and currently broadcasts 24 hours a day.

For sponsorship opportunities please contact info@digitalone.co.uk and include the word "Twitcher" in the subject line.

Please note that the line up of birds featured in the cast may change without warning due to illness, weather and migration.

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