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European digital radio markets came together today to announce support for the newly published ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) Euro standard for DAB digital radio. This standard is supported by WorldDAB and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), as well as broadcasters and manufacturers in Germany, the UK, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.

The second wave of the four-language publicity campaign for the DAB+ radio standard has begun in Switzerland. The campaign is supported by the public radio SRG and private radio channels, as well as the manufacturer Pure and retail partners Melectronics and Eigitec.

A new European Broadcasting Union technical review paper examines the real world costs of distributing and consuming radio and concludes that broadcast technologies remain the best option: “Digital transition to DAB would indisputably lower the budget required for distribution, permitting greater investment in content production and employment."

One of the world's largest electronics fairs, IFA, shows great optimism with DAB manufacturers this year with exhibitors showing a good selection of new and niche DAB products

Standard equipment builds on the mid-range 3 trim level and includes an infotainment system with DAB radio, USB and aux-in ports, and a reversing camera.

Edge Digital has taken top spot in the Sydney market, pushing Coles Radio into 2nd place.

Carlo Perotta, Sales Manager for Aldena speaks to Radio World about what products Aldena will be showing at IBC2017 and technology trends.

NOVA Entertainment's Coles Radio again has more listeners than any other commercial DAB+ station according to the GfK DAB+ Digital Radio Report released today. Coles Radio has 181,000 listeners across four cities, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

This month we celebrate the 1967 launch of BBC Radio 1 (amongst other networks), so here are 50 of the biggest moments in Radio 1's 50-year history. Don't forget to listen to Radio 1 Vintage from September 30th on DAB and online.

Several European countries are revisiting their long-term plans for broadcasting, including potential digital switching (DSO) scenarios. In Europe and in 2017, Norway is the first country to operate a "DSO". Switzerland is preparing for a "DSO" between 2020 and 2024.