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converting an FM receiver itself would require so much electronics you may as well buy a DAB.

The only viable alternative as I see it is a small DAB radio that instead of pumping out sound transmits FM radio signals, much like the MP3 - Radio converters for cars.

Pure have one on the market called the "Highway" and is specifically for use in UK cars. I guess its viable to use it at home too. Only problem being that you'll need one for every radio in the house.

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Yes just tap the discriminator output

http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Discriminator_output

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