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Just as many people listen to radio after FM shutdown
15.09.2017 - NorwayToday, nationwide radio broadcasts will be extinguished on the FM network in southern and western Norway. Next Wednesday, NRK will disappear from the FM band in Oslo, Akershus, Østfold and Vestfold. In Nordland, where NRK switched its FM broadcasts on January 11 this year, Digitalradio Norway has found that radio broadcasting has now stabilized at the same level as last year.
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Radio listening in Nordland now at same level as before FM shutdown
15.09.2017 - NorwayRadio-listening is hitting the same levels as before FM switch off began in January 2017. The first DSO-regions in Norway are already show strong listening figures. The new digital radio survey, released today, displays that listeners first and foremost choose DAB radio in the transition to digital radio. 84 percent of all households now have one or several DAB radios, corresponding to about 4.75 million DAB radios in total.
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Fraunhofer IIS and RFmondial unveil RF-DAB
15.09.2017 - Fraunhofer IIS WorldDAB Member - Netherlands - GermanyAt IBC2017, Fraunhofer IIS and RFmondial are showcasing the Fraunhofer MultimediaPlayer technology as part of RFmondial's new DAB monitoring receiver RF-DAB for transmitter, content and remote-coverage monitoring.
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The evolution of radio
15.09.2017 - - NetherlandsThe WorldDAB Insight session at IBC2017 on Monday in E102 is free to attend. It covers the latest developments in DAB digital radio and how the technology is evolving in the face of increased competition.
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Titus II multi-standard digital radio receiver ready for production
15.09.2017 - PanamaThe consumer software-defined radio digital receiver platform, which is the result of collaboration between Titus SDR/Patron X, Jasmin-Infotech, TWR, and Fraunhofer IIS, supports multi-standard radio reception, including DAB and DAB+.The system is based on a custom Android tablet platform, featuring multipoint touch, WiFi/Bluetooth and stereo sound.
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Radio / Tele FFH considering DAB+ expansion
14.09.2017 - GermanyRadio / Tele FFH GmbH & Co. BetriebsKG, the operator of radio stations HIT RADIO FFH, planet radio and harmony.fm, is planning the expansion of DAB+ in Hessen. The group, which is currently only broadcasting its programs in the Rhine-Main region via DAB+, is now aiming at future nationwide distribution.
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Lumie launches premium wake-up light with DAB
14.09.2017 - United KingdomCambridge-based light therapy specialist Lumie is launching its most premium wake-up light. Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750D is an upgrade on the Luxe 700, offering DAB radio in addition to Bluetooth and low-blue light to make it non-alerting at bedtime.
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DAB+ on show at IAA 2017
14.09.2017 - - GermanyThe ARD stand, managed by Hessischer Rundfunk (HR), the public broadcaster for the state of Hesse, will be showcasing digital radio to attendees at IAA, the leading international trade fair for mobility, transport and logistics.
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Meet Qbit at IBC 2017
14.09.2017 - Germany - NetherlandsAt IBC 2017, Qbit have a selection of their newest broadcast equipment on display, including the Q568 DAB+ Multichannel Audio Encoder and will demo a small scale DAB+ system.
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Government continues digital radio Investment
14.09.2017 - AustraliaThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has extended DAB+ Digital radio trial licences in Canberra and Darwin for 12 more months.
This is the second time the licence has been renewed, following its issue in 2010 and the first extension granted in 2011. The extra 12 months will buy extra field testing and continued coverage modelling to be used for DAB+ rollout in other regional areas.
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