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Last update: 07.11.2024 - older versions

Until March 2021, national public broadcaster RTÉ operated a full-service Multiplex across a five transmitter network covering 52% of the population in the main cities.

On 31 March 2021, RTÉ switched off its DAB transmissions for three main factors – the fact that DAB was the least utilised platform in Ireland; that RTÉ is the only Irish broadcaster on the DAB system, and cost avoidance.

UK-based small-scale DAB solution specialists Viamux ran a small scale DAB+ trial, in Cork, until August 2019.

Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions

Before being switched off, RTÉ’s ‘national’ multiplex reached all the major population centres and a total 52% of the population.

Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions

The EECC requires new passenger cars sold across the EU to include digital terrestrial capabilities as standard.

Last update: 01.04.2021 - older versions

With close proximity to the UK market, DAB receivers are readily available in most electrical retailers.

Last update: 07.11.2024 - older versions

UK-based small-scale DAB solution specialists Viamux ran a small scale DAB+ trial, in Cork, until August 2019.

Last update: 06.07.2017 - older versions

The Broadcasting Act 2009 makes provision for the licensing of sound broadcasting multiplexes to RTÉ and the commercial sector.

Under RCC-06 Ireland has been allotted two frequencies for national DAB multiplexes, 12A and 12C, with other allocations for regional/local multiplexes. The RTE Multiplex is operating on Block 12C (227.360 MHz).

The Broadcasting Act also makes provision for existing commercial broadcasters in multiplex broadcasting areas to migrate to DAB, which includes an extension to their licence of up to six years. However, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has not yet addressed the issue of establishing a regulatory framework.

Roger Sanchez DJing on RTÉ Digital Radio

28.02.2013 - Ireland

Legendary New York DJ Roger Sanchez will broadcast weekly on RTÉ's Digital Radio Station, Pulse. 1 of 2. Roger Sanchez - Picture courtesy of Tim Keller. 2 of 2. Pulse FM's Station Manager Adam Fogarty. The 45-year-old Grammy award winning House ...

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Digital One applys for Northern Ireland TX

15.02.2013 - Ireland

According to Digital One, these transmitters would provide indoor coverage to 74% of households, and 70% of the road network, in Northern Ireland.

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RTÉ celebrates World Radio Day

14.02.2013 - Ireland

Today is UNESCO's World Radio Day and to celebrate RTÉ Radio is broadcasting specially recorded inserts across Radio 1, 2fm, RnaG and on RTÉ Digital Radio. 1 of 1.

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Ireland likely to adopt DAB+

29.11.2012 - Ireland

Irish digital radio pioneer Dusty Rhodes predicts that his country will adopt DAB after conducting recent tests and learning lessons from Australia.

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Harris Helps out Dublin DAB Trials

16.11.2012 - Ireland

DB Digital Broadcasting is using Harris high- and low-power Platinum VAX VHF air-cooled transmitters and PowerSmart technologies in its DAB digital radio trials.

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Harris aids DB Digital Broadcasting in first DAB Digital Radio trials

14.11.2012 - GatesAir WorldDAB Member - Ireland

DB Digital Broadcasting, Ireland's national independent multiplex and network transmission provider, is using Harris transmitters in its Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) digital radio trials, currently taking place in and around Dublin. Launched earlier this ...

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Ireland's DAB Trial Advances

27.10.2012 - Ireland

dB observes that the test run proves that much will have to be done to pave the way for Ireland’s eventual transition to DAB+, as the country is currently far from the WorldDMB/EBU Profile 1 standard, as established in 2009 to evaluate the European market for broadcasters, manufacturers as well as consumers; currently, not all standard digital radios receive either DAB or DAB+, as would be required by the standard.

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DB Digital Blog: DAB Transmission Report in Ireland

22.10.2012 - Ireland

I saw a very interesting blog entry from Dusty of DB Digital, a DAB MUX provider in Ireland. 'Our first three months on-air have shown some very interesting insights into digital broadcasting'.

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