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(3) Broadcasting of simplified moving images
Actions of a DJ in a studio booth, music promotion images or so are being
broadcast linked to the programs.
(4) Download service experiment
With the interactive function of cell phones and PDAs, experiments are being
provided, including sales of tickets and CDs, and tallying up of questionnaires.
Such experiments also include download service of music titles that were
broadcast.
4.3.6 Outlook for the Future
At present, digital radio broadcast experiments for practical application are underway
through providing different contents of services and operation forms.
The following subjects must be handled successfully for the spread and development of
digital radio broadcasting:
• To transfer the experimental broadcasting into actual broadcasting and to expand
service areas
• Early release of receivers in the commercial market
• Early start of services in major cities in Japan
• Nationwide deployment of digital radio broadcasting after 2011, when analogue TV
broadcasting comes to ends and frequency re-allotments are completed