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Polish broadcaster has recently obtained permission to launch an experimental broadcast of digital radio in Warsaw, with testing expected to last one year. The broadcast is conducted on channel 10A (center frequency 209.936 MHz), with two antennas expected to pick up signals from local FM and interest radio stations. BCAST expects further tests to follow in the cities of Gdańsk and Wrocław, and is interested in taking part in the National Council of Radio Broadcasting and Television's (KRRiT) tender of three national and 34 urban DAB+ multiplexes.

Adding voice control to a car radio makes it easier to use, and safer to operate while driving, according to new research out of the UK. Tests were conducted by Digital Radio UK and Radioplayer which show on average, drivers glanced away from the road twice to find a new station using voice control, compared to thirteen times when using a touchscreen radio alone, during a 30-minute on-road test.

A local pilot multiplex digital radio in DAB + technology was launched in Warsaw. Ultimately, on MUX there will be local local broadcasters, including Radio Kolor or Muzo.fm and broadcasters nationwide: Radio Maryja, Radiojazz.fm. The BCAST broadcast operator is responsible for handling the transmission.

What costs do private broadcasters have to expect if they want to distribute a program via DAB+ in Rhineland-Palatinate? A new study commissioned by the Bavarian Media Center (LMK) investigates the cost of DAB+ operation, forecasting projections, and also identifying where costs will arise. "With the study, we have created a sound and indispensable basis for entering into discussions with radio broadcasters about the implementation of a private DAB supply in Rhineland-Palatinate," said LMK Director Dr. med. Marc Jan Eumann.

The Norwegian Road Administration Region has confirmed that DAB+ facilities will be built in 27 tunnels less than 500 meters, despite safety regulations stating that DAB+ is mandatory only for tunnels more than 500 meters long.

ANCOM has published in consultation the Draft Government Decision on the granting of licenses for the use of DAB+ radio frequencies in Romania. The competitive selection procedure requires each bidder to submit an initial bid indicating the multiplexes they wish to acquire. If demand exceeds the number of multiplexes available, primary rounds of bidding will be organised until the demand no longer exceeds the offer.

ANCOM has published a draft working document which details the licence fee to operate DAB+ multiplexes in Romania, the starting price for multiplexes with national coverage being 75,000 euros, and for those with regional coverage starting from 1,050 euros.

The National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) announced on Wednesday that it has published in consultation the Draft Government Decision on granting licences to operate radio frequencies for DAB+ broadcasting in Romania.

The National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has announced it has published the Draft Government Decision on granting licences for the operation of radio frequencies for DAB+ broadcasting in Romania. The minimum licence fee for national multiplexes is 75,000 euros. "If regional multiplexes are allocated, the minimum license fee varies according to the area it is allocated to, ranging from 1,050 to 5,500 euros for a multiplex allocated in Bucharest," ANCOM's press release stated.

Adding voice control to a car radio makes it easier to use, and safer to operate while driving, according to new research. Tests were conducted by Digital Radio UK and Radioplayer which show on average, drivers glanced away from the road twice to find a new station using voice control, compared to thirteen times when using a touchscreen radio alone, during a 30-minute on-road test.