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Dutch radio auction will issue licenses for 10 years

29.06.2015 - Netherlands

Dutch commercial radio licenses are to be auctioned again, with the new licenses carrying a term of ten years. The licenses concern those for the use of spectrum in the AM and FM band, and the digital distribution of ether via DAB.

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DAB+ trial in Meudon

29.06.2015 - France

The CSA has authorised RMUX, a subsidiary of multiplex operator TDF to proceed with a DAB+ trial in Meudon (Hauts-de-Seine).

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EBU joins Swedish Radio in condemning Government u-turn on DAB+

29.06.2015 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Sweden

News that the Swedish government is to postpone the development of a digital terrestrial network has been widely criticised as 'short-sighted and retrograde' by public service broadcasters across Europe.

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IZT expands its support for digital radio

29.06.2015 - Innovationszentrum für Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT WorldDAB Member - Germany

IZT expands its comprehensive support for Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) applications adding new features to its high performance S1000 signal generator family.

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FM Switch Off Plans Shift From Country to Country

29.06.2015 - Sweden - United Kingdom - Denmark - Germany - Switzerland

Technological advancements are sometimes able to turn long-running (but still reliable) items or standards into outdated legacies. Usually, it’s the market that decides, when it comes to broadcasting standards this can be different.

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New national licenses in the Netherlands in 2017

26.06.2015 - Netherlands

The new national licenses will be for the period 2017-2027 and include both FM and DAB+.

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Government auctioning broadcasting frequencies with fewer rules

26.06.2015 - Netherlands

Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Mr. Henk Kamp has announced his new policy on radio frequencies which will impact on the distribution of DAB+ . "An auction of licenses with fewer conditions... gives companies more opportunities to innovate and do business."

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BBC DAB network reaches 96% of homes

25.06.2015 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member

The BBC has confirmed that its national DAB network now reaches more than 96% of homes, just short of the 97% target to be reached by the end of the year.

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Tivoli Audio attends the 'Day of Digital Radio' event

25.06.2015 - Netherlands

Tivoli Audio attended the Digital Radio Symposium event along with representatives from Fiat Chysler Automotive Group, Digital Radio UK and Digital Radio NL.

(www.tivoliaudio.nl) Read more