News

Subscribe to the WorldDAB newsletters and get the latest news on industry developments and upcoming events.

Share with us your news, articles and white papers and have them featured on the WorldDAB website.


WorldCast Audemat to launch DAB Probe at IBC2018
29.08.2018 - France France
The new Audemat DAB Probe will be launched at IBC2018 and is Worldcast’s flagship product for monitoring DAB signal quality and service continuity, at the transmitter site or in a coverage area. According to Worldcast, the Audemat DAB Probe enables remote monitoring of a set list of channels and allows users to verify the conformity of their DAB network with both legislation and their broadcasting needs.

(Radio World) Read more


AVT Multiplexer used for Hessen Digital Radio
29.08.2018 - AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
Hessen Digital Radio began operation of its second broadcasting network Hessen Nord on Channel 6A on 29 June, with the use of the AVT MAGIC DABMUX Go Multiplexer, with up to 20 stations being able to connect. The device will be on show at AVT's booth (Hall 8, E76) next week's IBC exhibition in Amsterdam.

(AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH) Read more


France's CSA published the outcome of the metropolitan consultation
28.08.2018 - France France
The Conseil superieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) call for applications for new DAB+ national multiplexes in France followed the results of a public consultation that began last year. The outcome of that consultation shaped a call for application reserved for radio editors, with part of the resource being available for non radio services and the confirmation on the distribution of coverage over the ensuring two years.

(Conseil superieur de l'audiovisuel) Read more


Tests of the new local DAB+ multiplex in Warsaw
28.08.2018 - Poland Poland
In Warsaw, a local pilot multiplex of digital radio in DAB+ technology was launched. Ultimately, the MUX will include the local local broadcasters, including Radio Kolor, or Muzo.fm, and broadcasters nationwide like Radio Maryja, and also for the first time in the Internet segment like Radiojazz.fm.

(media2) Read more


Romania consults on DAB+ frequencies award procedure
28.08.2018 - Romania Romania
Romania's telecommunications authority ANCOM will conduct a public consultation ahead of auctioning the rights for the operation of one national DAB+ terrestrial digital audio broadcasting multiplex in the 223-230 MHz band (TV channel 12) and of one national T-DAB+ terrestrial digital audio broadcasting multiplex or 36 regional multiplexes in the 216-223 MHz band (TV channel 11).

(Telecompaper) Read more


ANCOM invites Romanian public for submissions on new DAB+ proposal
28.08.2018 - Romania Romania
The Romanian National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has published a tender document for public consultation that will oversee the introduction of DAB+ multiplexes in the country. Submissions can be made until 24 September, after which ANCOM will make recommended modifications to the intial proposal and establish a calendar for later action.

(ANCOM) Read more


Flemish station Radio Nostalgie goes on DAB+
28.08.2018 - Belgium Belgium
Flemish station Radio Nostalgie has gone on air via DAB+ from Tuesday, and can be heard via the digital ether network of niemeer operator Norkring on channel 11A. The third-party operator recently expanded the number of support transmitters of this network to 18.

(Media Magazine NL) Read more


First DAB+ station in UAE
27.08.2018 - United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Iconic radio station Capital Radio is set to become the first DAB+ station in the United Arab Emirates. The station was on air in Abu Dhabi for 20 years from 1979 before closing. The station will first run on online radio from 2 September, before DAB+ and FM services follow after a few months.

(The National) Read more


New DAB+ multiplex launched in Warsaw
24.08.2018 - Poland Poland
Polish broadcast operator BCAST launched a new DAB+ multiplex in Warsaw on 24 August, which will include local radio stations including Radio Kolor or Muzo.fm, as well as national broadcasters, like Radio Maryja, and also for the first time internet stations such as Radiojazz.fm.

(SATKurier) Read more


OBSERVA Field Monitor at IBC2018
24.08.2018 - Factum Radioscape - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The world’s most recognised automotive specialists including Aston Martin, Toyota, Volvo, Peugeot and Citroen have recently purchased Factum Radioscape’s DAB+ measuring tool, the OBSERVA Field Monit, which monitors and records immediate and informative measurements, enabling the automotive industry to provide their customers an in-car entertainment system with an optimal listening environment. Further information will be available at the Factum Radioscape stand (Hall 8, Stand D90) at IBC2018.

(Factum Radioscape) Read more