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Solent Wireless starts small scale DAB service

19.08.2015 - United Kingdom

Small Scale DAB testers Solent Wireless has started broadcasting on digital radio today. Test transmissions have been taking place for the last seven days, ready for Angel Xtra, Express FM, Mango Vibe, The Flash and 100% Triple Hits Radio to start today. JAMM Radio however will not launch until September.

Small scale DAB trials underway as 6 new stations take to the air in Portsmouth

19.08.2015 - United Kingdom

Digital Radio UK today welcomed the launch of Ofcom’s small scale DAB trial in the city of Portsmouth and looks forward to the roll out of the remaining eight trials in cities across the UK in the coming weeks.

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Bridge FM to join DAB in Cardiff and Newport

18.08.2015 - United Kingdom

Ofcom recently agreed to the change, which goes live on September 1st. The regulator said: “The variation would not unacceptably narrow the range of programmes available by way of local digital sound programme services to persons living in the area or locality for which the licensed multiplex service is provided”.

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Graham Mott responds to Phil Dobbie's attack on digital

18.08.2015 - Australia

Digital Radio is still in its infancy and has a long way to go. Achieving the right balance between operating a successful incumbent analogue business while developing a new and exciting Digital platform is paramount to the future success of the broadcasting industry.

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IZT presents its latest broadcast solutions at IBC

18.08.2015 - Innovationszentrum für Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT WorldDAB Member - Germany

At its booth (Hall 8, booth A.34), IZT is presenting its latest solutions for broadcast infrastructures like the new release of the DAB ContentServer and high-performance test and measurement products, including the S1000 signal generator with expanded DAB support.

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IBC Exhibitor Viewpoint: Rich Redmond, GatesAir

18.08.2015 - GatesAir WorldDAB Member - United States

We continue our series of short Q&As with manufacturers about their plans and offerings at IBC. Rich Redmond is chief products officer for GatesAir.

NPO improves DAB+ radio reception

17.08.2015 - Netherlands

NPO the dutch public broadcaster will be improving their DAB+ network with the installation of new base stations. KPN Broadcast Services is the technical partner.

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Pure unveils stylish Evoke Mio D2 and D4 designed by Sanderson

17.08.2015 - Pure - United Kingdom

Pure has teamed up with Sanderson to bring a stylish range of designs to its range of impressive digital radios. The Evoke Mio D2 and D4 are both in line for the overhaul that sees ‘Chelsea’ and ‘Dandelion Clocks’ designs by Sanderson added to the exterior in a range that will only be available to buy at John Lewis.

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ABU - ASBU Technology Workshop focused on Digital Radio

14.08.2015 -

- Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) WorldDAB Member - Malaysia

The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) in collaboration with the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) and WorldDAB conducted a week long workshop. 15 broadcast engineers coming from Algeria, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arabs Emirates, Sudan and Malaysia took part in the workshop which focused on various technological aspects related to DAB+ digital radio.