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Magic Radio now broadcasting in Lausanne and surroundings on DAB+
29.11.2015 - Switzerland Switzerland
Magic Radio is now running in Lausanne and surrounding areas on DAB+.

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ODR-mmbTools for Single Frequency Network enters production
29.11.2015 - United Kingdom United Kingdom - Switzerland Switzerland
After several weeks of tests we are delighted to announce the first production deployment of the ODR-mmbTools in Single Frequency Network operation. The SFN consists of two overlapping co-channel transmitters serving part of the city of London. The multiplex is operated by U.DAB.

(opendigitalradio.org) Read more


SCA Dominates DAB+ Ratings
28.11.2015 - Australia Australia
Southern Cross Austereo has come out on top and dominates the second round of GFK’s DAB+ survey results. With over thirty stations on offer and 3.2 million Australians listening via DAB+, SCA takes out #1 with Triple M Classic Rock. Buddha increased its listeners and moved into national top 5. With two other brands making the list including More 80’s & 90’s and Stardust.

(Radio Today (Aust & NZ)) Read more


Australia: 40% have access to DAB+
27.11.2015 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
Australia, the first country to officially launch DAB+, is celebrating new figures today showing 40% of Australians (in the five metro capital cities with DAB) have access to a digital radio, at home, work or in the car.

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Digital radio growth continues as industry launches Christmas retailer campaign
27.11.2015 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
Australians are embracing digital radio, with new data by GfK showing four out of 10 Australians in the five metropolitan capital cities now have access to a digital radio at home, work or in the car.

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3.2 Mil now using DAB+
27.11.2015 - Australia Australia
“The research shows that 40% of Australians in the major capital cities now have access to a DAB digital radio, which reflects a strong adoption rate over the six years since the launch of the first DAB services in Australia,” said CRA CEO Joan Warner.

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Broadcasters applaud WRC decision securing future of free-to-air broadcasting
26.11.2015 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) welcomes today’s landmark decision by the ITU’s World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) on the use of the UHF band.

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Broadcasters Welcome WRC-15 Decision
26.11.2015 - WorldDAB News - Switzerland Switzerland
Today, broadcasters welcomed the decision made during a session of the World Radiocommunication Conference in Geneva that there would be no change to the allocation in the 470-694 MHz band now or at the WRC-19 (in four years' time.)

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Introducing SmartDAB: Digital radio in your car via your smartphone
26.11.2015 - WorldDAB News - Connects2 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Graham Johnson, Business Development Manager, Connects2, AutoDAB range of products, presents SmartDAB the latest technology for drivers who want more from their radio.

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Ownership of DAB radio increasing significantly
26.11.2015 - Norway Norway
People owing a DAB radio in Norway has increased significantly over the past 3 years. According to a Digitalradio Norway report there is DAB radio in 6 out of 10 homes.

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