Australia - Services on Air - History
24.01.2013
CRA reports more than 80 stations are broadcasting on DAB+in Australia, with up to 22 DAB+ only stations in each state.There are currently 13 metropolitan multiplexes and two trialregional muxes on air broadcasting nearly 170 servicesbetween them, with each multiplex delivering up to 15 services.
Services are listed here: www.digitalradioplus.com.au
Almost all stations in Australia are using slideshow and EPG,and all deliver dynamic scrolling text.
Examples of services on air
‘Event’ or ‘pop up’ digital radio stations
Australian broadcasters have innovatedwith the use of event or pop up stationswhich are digital stations that existfor a short period of time to allow forflexible niche programming that can highlight an event, afestival or artist. They can be used for generating additionalrevenue, broadcasting emergency service warnings duringfire or floods and also for broadcasting sports or musicevents. For example Elf Radio plays Christmassongs throughout the festive season and theChemist Warehouse station was establishedspecifically for an advertising client.
17.10.2012
Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) reports more than 80 stations broadcasting on DAB+ in Australia, with up to 20 DAB+ only. There are currently 13 metropolitan multiplexes and two trial regional muxes on air broadcasting nearly 170 services between them, with each multiplex delivering up to 15 services. Almost all stations in Australia are using slideshow and some EPG, and all deliver dynamic scrolling text.
‘Event’ or ‘pop Up’ digital radio stations
Australia makes good use of event or Pop Up stations which are digital stations that exist for a short period of time and allow for flexible niche programming that can highlight an event, a festival or artist.
‘The Main Stage ‘celebrated artists’ like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue during their tours of Australia, or ‘Elf Radio’ playing Christmas songs throughout the festive season. ‘The Chemist Warehouse’ station was established specifically for an advertising client and generating new revenue.
15.10.2012
Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) reports more than 80 stations broadcasting on DAB+ in Australia, with up to 20 DAB+ only . There are currently 13 metropolitan multiplexes and two trial regional muxes on air broadcasting nearly 170 services between them, with each multiplex delivering up to 15 services . Almost all stations in Australia are using slideshow and some EPG, and all deliver dynamic scrolling text .‘event’ or ‘pop Up’ digital radio stationsAustralia makes good use of event or Pop Up stations which are digital stations that exist for a short period of time and allow for flexible niche programming that can highlight an event, a festival or artist . ‘The Main Stage ‘celebrated artists’ like Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue during their tours of Australia, or ‘Elf Radio’ playing Christmas songs throughout the festive season . ‘The Chemist Warehouse’ station was established specifically for an advertising client and generating new revenue