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BBC increases digital radio coverage with Northern transmitters
27.06.2014 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United KingdomCurrently 93% of the population can receive DAB and today's switch on will mean an additional 31,000 households will be able to get a BBC DAB signal, while digital radio reception for a further 240,000 households will be improved.
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Global makes London DAB multiplex changes
27.06.2014 - Global WorldDAB Member - United KingdomGlobal Radio is making a number of changes to the platforms used by its London radio stations broadcasting on DAB. “We are moving these services in order to use our digital capacity more effectively. We are asking listeners to re-tune their receivers to pick up these changes.”
France Is Key to Digital Europe
27.06.2014 - - FranceDigital radio launched in France on June 20, 2014, joining the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark and Switzerland, where the standard is well-established, according to WorldDMB. Germany launched DAB+ in 2011 with the Netherlands following in 2013.
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WorldDMB applauds the launch of DAB+ in France
26.06.2014 - - United Kingdom - France“WorldDMB welcomes the launch of digital radio in France on 20th June, 2014. This launch creates the opportunity for France to join other European markets in embracing digital radio - to enhance the service offering for listeners (greater choice, improved sound quality, data services) and help secure the long term strategic future of the industry."
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WorldDMB welcomes the launch of digital radio in France
26.06.2014 - - France"This is the opportunity for France to join other European markets in embracing digital radio – to help develop the long term strategic positioning of the medium, both within in its own borders and across the continent."
Download the full press release by WorldDMB President Patrick Hannon.
Derbyshire DAB launch line-up revealed
26.06.2014 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - Global WorldDAB Member - United KingdomFive radio stations will join Derbyshire's new local DAB digital radio multiplex when it launches shortly, according to a multiplex variation request published by Ofcom.
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Bavaria Radio continues to expand the reach of its DAB+ network
25.06.2014 - Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member - GermanyBayerischer Rundfunk (Bavaria Radio) will launch a new DAB+ multiplex on the first of July from the 1686 meter high Laber in Oberammergau.
The addition of Oberammergau on channel 11D will mean that Bavaria Radio will have 23 digital stations available throughout Bavaria. 93% of the highways are already covered, along with 89% of the population.
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Why move from FM to digital
25.06.2014 - FranceFrench retail giant Darty explains to consumers about the benefits of France going digital.
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DAB+ to be well-represented at the 2014 IFA show in Berlin
25.06.2014 - GermanyVisitors will get to experience a slideshow program that will discuss the merits of DAB radio services. “IFA Radio” will also be broadcast in the area on channel 7D starting on September 5th.
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Digital Terrestrial Radio Moves Forward in France
25.06.2014 - FranceParis, Marseille and Nice now have access to digital terrestrial radio, according to the Digital Radio Newsletter. Most stations on the multiplexes in Paris and Marseille are expected to begin broadcasting quickly.
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