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New Media Authority director confirms Norway's DAB+ switch will soon be completed
06.12.2017, Norway
The new director of Norway's Media Authority, Mari Velsand, writes on the progress of the country's transition to DAB, and the timeline for what is to come.
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DAB+ tender to be held in Ukraine
06.12.2017, Ukraine
The National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council of Ukraine is planning to announce a digital radio tender in Kiev, as a pilot program on introducing DAB+ to the Ukraine during 2018-19.
(National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council of Ukraine - Press Release) Read more...
South Tyrol: the first FM transmitters are switched off
05.12.2017, Italy
DAB+ transmission has been expanded, as the first 19 FM transmitters have been switched off in South Tyrol. Now 99.5% of the South Tyrolean population can receive 22 radio programs with DAB+.
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Coverage of this story also appeared in Aldoadigeinnovazione, Stol and RAS
NORWAY: DIGITAL SWITCHOVER NEWS
Support team on the road before FM shutdown in Troms and Finnmark
05.12.2017, Norway
A support team featuring NRK, P4 and Radio Norway employees are available to assist in the transition to DAB+ for listeners in Troms and Finnmark, as services change on December 13.
(NBT info) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in Balsfjord, FFK, Soerreisa Kommune and NRK
Now P4 and Radio Norway disappear from the FM network
04.12.2017, Norway
P4 and Radio Norway will stop broadcasting on FM in Eastern Norway Akershus, Oslo, Østfold and Vestfold on December 8. From then, listeners need to have a digital radio to hear those national channels in Eastern Norway.
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Coverage of this story also appeared in Radio Magazine and Indre
Applications received for local DAB+ in southern Norway regions
01.12.2017, Norway
The National Communications Authority (Nkom) has received a licence application for local DAB+ in the southern Norwegian towns of Ringerike, Hallingdal and Numedal. The region currently has no local radio offerings on DAB+.
(Nkom - Press release) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in Medietilsynet
MARKET DEVELOPMENT
DAB+ now available permanently in Canberra
07.12.2017, Australia
Did you know there's a wireless, free to listen, broadcast service like AM and FM but better? It's like your current radio on supercharge. It's called DAB+ Digital Radio and it's now available permanently in Canberra!
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Dutch experimental DAB+ licences to expire on 1 January 2018
06.12.2017, Netherlands
Dutch regulator Agentschap Telecom noted that all experimental permits for the local DAB layer, including all renewals, will expire on 1 January 2018.
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The value of FM licences is decreasing due to DAB+ growth
06.12.2017, United Kingdom
With a DAB radio, there are about 120 radio stations to choose from in London. As a result of DAB having a different coverage area and vastly increased choice, those expensive FM licences are slowly beginning to lose their value.
(Radio Info) Read more...
New DAB+ channels in Baden-Württemberg
05.12.2017, Germany
With "antenne 1", "Regenbogen Zwei" and "Rock Antenne", three more radio programs in Baden-Württemberg can now be received via DAB+.
(InfoSat) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in Radioszene
DAB+ making progress across Europe
05.12.2017, United Kingdom
Arqiva's success has helped the expansion of Britain’s DAB radio network and has made for an 8.8% revenue increase in the sector. In Switzerland, the national highways will be equipped to provide DAB+.
(Radio Magazine) Read more...
SWR commissions DAB+ transmitter on channel 8A
05.12.2017, Germany
SWR put the DAB+ transmitter at the transmitter location "Grünten" on channel 8A into operation on December 4, announced on the company's website. Further upgrades are expected in 2018.
(Infosat) Read more...
DAB+ in Europe: rapid progress in the digitisation of broadcasting
04.12.2017, Germany
Digital radio is on the rise throughout Europe. After Norway, the next countries are preparing to phase out analog FM technology, while others are launching DAB+.
(Radioszene) Read more...
Digital broadcasting on DAB+ exceeds 40% in the Czech Republic
04.12.2017, Russia
Czech Radiokomunikace has expanded the coverage area of Czech Radio in DAB+, commissioning three additional transmitters. Reception to Pilsen, Ostrava and Brno will be extended, along with existing programs in Prague and Beroun.
(Mediasat) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in Telecompaper
Rural commercial radio broadcasters started to improve DAB+ network
04.12.2017, Netherlands
Rural commercial radio stations have started to improve their DAB+ network, with an additional support channel being put into use in Hengelo.
(Media Magazine NL) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in Totaal TV
Sahaga signs up DAB+ distributor in Denmark
01.12.2017, Denmark
Sahaga AS has announced their radio brand POP will be represented by Selek/3 S Company in the Danish market, as part of the country's move to DAB+. Denmark has one of the highest numbers of DAB users per capita in the world, with 46% of the population having access to a digital radio.
(Sahaga - Press Release) Read more...
Several UK regions lead the way with over 50% digital listening
01.12.2017, United Kingdom
Berkshire has the highest percentage of digital listening in the country, with 60.4% digital listening, and 17 other places have over 50% of people listening via digital devices, based on the findings from this year's Ofcom report.
(Radio Today UK) Read more...
New Christmas DAB+ pop-up station in Yorkshire
01.12.2017, United Kingdom
Minster FM in Yorkshire has today launched a dedicated pop-up radio station playing nothing but Christmas music, ad free on DAB.
(Radio Today UK) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in YorkMix
2wcom adds features to A30 monitoring system
01.12.2017, Germany
Now offers a DAB+ module, MPX measurement options and can function as a backup rebroadcast receiver.
(Radio World) Read more...
Ofcom annual report on digital radio progress
30.11.2017, United Kingdom
Ofcom’s eighth annual publication on the progress of digital radio in the UK provides an update on the availability, take-up, listening patterns, and attitudes towards digital radio, as originally requested by Government in 2010 as part of its Digital Radio Action Plan.
(Ofcom - Press Release) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in Digital Radio UK and a516 Digital
DAB+ in Europe: rapid progress in the digitisation of broadcasting
30.11.2017, Germany
Digital radio DAB+ is on the rise throughout Europe. After Norway, the next countries are preparing to phase out analog FM technology, while others are launching DAB+.
(InfoDigital) Read more...
Absolut Digital welcomes further DAB+ network expansion
30.11.2017, Germany
Absolut Digital, producer of two digital radio programs, expressly welcomes Media Broadcast's plan to expand the DAB+ network to 120 locations later this year. Three more locations in Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Bavaria start operations.
(InfoDigital) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in Radio Magazine
AUTOMOTIVE
A roundup of the latest car models with DAB+ included and new in-car DAB+ receivers:
RECEIVERS
Nextbase Adapt DAB350BT review
05.12.2017, United Kingdom
The Nextbase ADAPT DAB350BT is an automotive add-on that promises to provide DAB radio for older vehicles.
(Trusted Reviews) Read more...
Roberts launches Stream 94i do-it-all radio
04.12.2017, United Kingdom
The Award-winning Roberts Stream 93i was close to radio perfection, our only criticism was the lack of Bluetooth connectivity. Roberts has addressed that issue with the new Stream 94i, which also brings a refreshed design and new user interface to the party.
(What Hi-Fi) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in HEXUS
EVENTS
Insights and facts from the Norwegian DSO at Radiodays Europe
06.12.2017, Norway
Radio Norway will host a workshop on the Norwegian DSO experience to DAB+, and will share insights at Radiodays Europe next March in Vienna.
(Radio Norway) Read more...
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