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First DAB+ only local multiplex launches in the Channel Islands
01.08.2021 - Jersey Jersey - Guernsey Guernsey
The Channel Islands has DAB digital radio from today following the launch of the new commercial multiplex from Nation Broadcasting. Over 20 radio stations are available, all broadcasting in DAB+, making it the first multiplex to launch without standard DAB services.

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ROCK ANTENNE community continues to grow in Austria thanks to DAB+
30.07.2021 - Austria Austria
Around 30,000 people belong to the ROCK ANTENNE community in Austria: The daily range from Monday to Sunday has increased by 50% compared to the previous year. In the target group of 14 to 49 year olds there are 24,000 listeners (+41%).

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Trends in Digital Radio 2021
30.07.2021
Find out why WorldDAB Project Director Bernie O’Neill urges radio to pursue a multiplatform strategy with DAB+ as its digital backbone in an interview in RADIO WORLD's latest 'Trends in Digital Radio' e-book.

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Better late than never: The DAB+ opportunity in South Africa
30.07.2021 - South Africa South Africa
One thing remains clear; although internet connectivity is improving around the country, there simply isn’t enough access or bandwidth for everyone to move from FM onto streaming. We need something else and DAB+ is a viable candidate that shows great promise.

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Germany celebrates a decade of "more radio" on DAB+
30.07.2021 - Germany Germany
DAB+ launched in Germany on 1 August 2011 in Germany, providing a solution to the shortage of FM frequencies. From the original 27 radio transmitter towers, a digital transmitter network has been created in just 10 years with 149 radio towers throughout Germany. Up to 29 programs can now be received across Germany via DAB+. In addition, there are many regional and national public and private offers: with a total of 270 different programs available, 70 of which can be received exclusively via DAB+. Initially public broadcasters Deutschlandradio and ARD were the drivers of DAB+, but many well-known private broadcasters are also now relying on digital programme distribution.

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Polish Radio will increase its presence in DAB+
29.07.2021 - Poland Poland
From October, thanks to the activation of additional transmitters, the broadcasts of Polish Radio via the DAB+ standard will reach 80.1% of the population of Poland.

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UK hospital submits application for small-scale DAB multiplex
28.07.2021 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Wrightington Hospital Radio has recognised its community of interest goes beyond the hospitals themselves, as outpatient services have expanded significantly over the years. Small scale DAB gives them an opportunity to broadcast to their wider community and develop their service not least in the provision of positive health messaging.

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Warning system via DAB+ can save lives
28.07.2021 - Fraunhofer IIS WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
A warning system developed by Fraunhofer IIS called EWF (Emergency Warning Functionality) for DAB+ digital radio devices could have warned people of disasters, even if the radio was switched off. If mobile internet fails, warning messages can no longer be received via smartphones.

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42% of Bavarians now have access to DAB+
27.07.2021 - Germany Germany
42% of the population have access to DAB+ and more than a quarter listen to digital terrestrial radio on average from Monday to Friday. Compared to last year, access to DAB+ (+7.8%) and daily use (+6.1%) have increased significantly. Together with DAB+, digital listening via DAB+, internet, cable and satellite is now also at 42% (up 5%) with web radio in second place after DAB+ at 16.8%. FM listening fell to 58% (-8.8%).

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Low-power transmitter range launched by GatesAir
26.07.2021 - GatesAir WorldDAB Member
“The PMTX-1 is a problem-solver for any broadcaster or network operator transitioning to an SFN, filling in coverage gaps, or requiring a low-power solution for a specific market or region” says Ted Lanz, VP of Product Line Management. GatesAir will continue to expand the PMTX-1 series, with VHF TV and DAB Radio capabilities expected later this year.

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