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What's the status of digital radio in Russia?
19.04.2018 - Russian Federation Russian Federation
The allocation of frequencies was done by the State Commission on Radio Frequencies following the meeting held on April 16. The band planned for usage is 175.872 to 228.128 MHz and the possibility of using these frequencies was confirmed by the Research Institute of Radio, which conducted tests of compatibility of DAB + networks with networks already operating in Russia.

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KRRiT will expand its digital radio offer to local radio stations in Poland
19.04.2018 - National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) WorldDAB Member - Poland Poland
Witold Kołodziejski, KRRiT chairman: "The National Broadcasting Council does not withdraw from the radio's digitisation plans, despite the questions and doubts that have arisen. We maintain financing for DAB+ digital radio for public radio, but we are also developing a new strategy that will enable the launch of additional radio stations."

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Applications for Ukraine DAB tender to open 17 May
19.04.2018 - Ukraine Ukraine
There are 4 places in the multiplex of digital radio stations in Kyiv. Applications for participation in the tender will be accepted from May 17 to June 15.

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KRRiT developing new strategy to accelerate DAB+ in Poland
19.04.2018 - National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) WorldDAB Member - Poland Poland
Witold Kołodziejski, KRRiT chairman: "We have 34 cities with 47 frequencies just for the digital local broadcast and we intend to launch it as soon as possible. The next step is to launch a regional-national multiplex. We count on the fact that with time, there will be an increasing saturation of the market with digital receivers, because today it is slowly becoming a standard."

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Wiltec introduces hearing protection with DAB+ and Bluetooth
19.04.2018 - Netherlands Netherlands
Wiltec has introduced the first hearing protector with DAB+ radio from 3M and the Honeywell Sync Wireless earmuff with Bluetooth. Up to 10 DAB+ stations and five FM stations can be stored via two buttons on the outside.

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KRRiT affirms intention to move to DAB+ radio in Poland
19.04.2018 - National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) WorldDAB Member - Poland Poland
The National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) has reiterated its desire to move to digital radio, with an announcement of free frequencies for local and urban multiplexes in 34 cities to take place in the second half of this year. According to the Ministry of Digital Affairs, a draft regulation will be issues that will define the minimum technical and operational requirements for DAB+ broadcasters in the Polish market.

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KRRiT wants to expand digital radio offer as frequency tenders to be announced second half of 2018
19.04.2018 - National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) WorldDAB Member - Poland Poland
The National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) has reiterated its desire to move to digital radio, with an announcement of frequencies for local and urban multiplexes in 34 cities to take place in the second half of this year.

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Alpine iLX-F903D
18.04.2018 - Germany Germany
There is the huge display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and DAB+ - all housed in a single DIN slot. The built-in display can be completely customised, there are interfaces to the vehicle, Bluetooth, USB and much more.

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London Greek Radio extends broadcast into Glasgow on DAB
18.04.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
London Greek Radio (LGR) has been added to the DAB+ multiplex in the city, extending its coverage to a population of almost 600,000. LGR is believed to be the first ethnic London radio station to cross the border into Scotland.

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Rai board approves DAB technical project in Italy
18.04.2018 - RAI - Radiotelevisione Italiana WorldDAB Member - Italy Italy
The board of directors of Italian broadcaster Rai have approved the technical project for DAB development in the country, which will bring digital radio services on most of Italian motorways and the E45 highway.

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