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Norway's controversial radio switch-off
06.01.2017 - Norway Norway
Norway will start switching off its FM radio network next week, in a controversial move that will be closely watched by other nations. Norway's transition to DAB radio will be closely watched by others considering a similar move, including the UK.

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Norway bids FM goodbye
06.01.2017 - Norway Norway
This week the Nordland area of Norway will have DAB-only from 11th January, with the remaining five regions' FM transmissions falling silent as 2017 plays out. Norway currently has 25 national radio channels on DAB, with the first one launched in 1995.

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WorldDAB announces session line-up for the European Radio Show 2017
05.01.2017 - WorldDAB News - France France
WorldDAB has announced a panel of international speakers for the Digital Radio session at the European Radio Show, taking place from 29-31 January in Paris. Titled “A vision for the future of radio: DAB+ in Europe”, the session takes place on Monday 31st from 11:00-13:00 and features broadcasters, regulators and digital radio expects from across Europe.

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Norway first to start switching off FM radio
05.01.2017 - Norway Norway
Norway will next week become the first nation to start switching off its FM radio network, in a risky and unpopular leap to digital technology that will be closely watched by other countries considering whether to follow suit.

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Norway begins historic FM switchoff
05.01.2017 - Norway Norway
Digital switchover becomes a reality in Norway this January as the country starts to switch off national FM signals in favor of DAB. The switchover affects 23 national stations, and some local stations in metropolitan areas. It starts at 11:11 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2017 in the Nordland area, rolling out through the country in six switch-off regions, and will be complete by the end of the year

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At CES, Globally-Compatible Digital Radio Chip Launched for Automotive
05.01.2017 - NXP Semiconductors WorldDAB Member - United States United States
Chip manufacturer NXP have released what they call the world's first one-chip solution for global digital radio reception, designed for automotive.The fingertip-sized chip, the SAF4000, is capable of reception of all global broadcast standards

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Norway to become first country to end FM radio
05.01.2017 - Norway Norway
Norway is set to become the first nation to start switching off its FM radio network next week, in a risky and unpopular leap to digital technology that will be closely watched by other countries considering whether to follow suit.

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Norway to switch off FM radio
05.01.2017 - Norway Norway
Norway is set to become the first nation to start switching off its FM radio network next week, in a risky and unpopular leap to digital technology that will be closely watched by other countries considering whether to follow suit.

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Information about the digital switchover
05.01.2017 - Norway Norway
11 January 2017 marks the start of the digital switchover in Norway, begining with the FM signal being switched off in Nordland. By the end of 2017 all of Norway will have transitioned fully to digital radio.

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Norway to start FM switchover on January 11th
05.01.2017 - Norway Norway
The countdown is on to the official start of digital radio switchover in Norway, beginning on January 11th at 11:11.11am. The formal ceremony in Norway will be watched by many countries around the world who themselves are heading towards a digital radio future, including the UK. Norway is the first country in the world to move the majority of its radio stations off FM.

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