Ed Vaizey, the Communications minister, is expected to give an indication of the switchover date at the Go Digital Conference, which will take place at the BBC's New Broadcasting House on 16 December and be attended by major car manufacturers as well as radio industry figures.
The cost of upgrading the nationwide transmitter network, only one aspect of the total cost of switchover, is estimated at between £40m and £45m a year.
The switchover took place at CenterCore's busiest time of year, when its big military customers placed orders.
The switchover took place at CenterCore's busiest time of year, when its big military customers place orders.
"The spectrum released from digital switchover means opportunity, look at the proliferation of mobile devices and handsets and the need for network upgrades.
During the switchover, however, a manager at the regional center, known as the Potomac Tracon, and two traffic management coordinators at the airport tower failed to follow the proper procedures, the F.A.A. said.
With the switchover to digital, some at the conference wondered about the continuing value of the Ofcom licences in a world where hundreds of channels are available on satellite and cable TV.
If you have a Freeview, BT Vision or Top Up TV service, you will need to re-tune your digital TV or box at each switchover stage.
The switchover may be expensive at first, but you'll save money over time.
The spoof animated character was unveiled by Ford Ennals, chief executive of digital radio switchover body Digital Radio UK, at a conference in central London on Monday.
