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Radio Ilmwelle for Augsburg and Ingolstadt
16.10.2014 - Germany Germany
BLM, the Bavarian commercial regulating authority, has awarded PN Medien GmbH a license to broadcast the station Radio Ilmwelle on DAB in the local DAB spectrum covering the areas of Augsburg and Ingolstadt. The station offers a programme round the clock with a ‘classic based Soft AC’ music format, and with oldies, rock and classics of the music history targets the audience of over 30. The station also delivers information regarding the regions of Ingolstadt, Augsburg, Pfaffenhofen, Neuburg/Schrobenhausen and Donauwörth.

(Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien) Read more


Radio PN Eins to launch in Augsburg on DAB+
16.10.2014 - Germany Germany
The Bavarian commercial regulator has awarded PN Medien GmbH a license for the broadcast of station Radio PN Eins on DAB in the local area of Augsburg.

(Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien) Read more


Libéradio arrives in Paris
15.10.2014 - France France
Libéradio (formerly Positive Radio) launched on DAB in Paris. Recently the team anounced the launch of a national network which will be done by obtaining frequencies on the RNT.

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Government to spend 10.7 million on digital radio campaign
15.10.2014 - Denmark Denmark
A campaign will be implemented to raise awareness of digital radio throughout Denmark. Government will be funding this campaign with the support of 10.7 million kr. This precedes the FM switchover date of 2019.

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Pure launches new digital radio - Evoke D6
15.10.2014 - Pure - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The new Evoke D6 boasts two front-facing speakers with smart, streamlined looks, quality audio and a suite of enriching features including Bluetooth for convenient wireless streaming. Comprising a multi format, DAB/DAB+/FM tuner, the Evoke D6 has received the Digital Radio tick mark to signify that it is future ready in the event of a digital radio switchover.

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Radio companies work on hybrid radio
15.10.2014 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The BBC is leading the development of a new generation of ‘hybrid’ radio, following extensive research that shows most smartphone users want broadcast radio in their devices. The BBC is working with a coalition of global broadcasters – which includes UK commercial radio, the EBU, Clearchannel, Ibiquity, Emmis Interactive, NAB and Commercial Radio Australia – to research and develop ‘hybrid’ radio – a combination of internet and broadcast (DAB or FM) radio – for use in mobile phones.

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Digital Radio Finds Place in the Car
15.10.2014 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Almost 250,000 cars in the United Kingdom were registered in September with digital radio as standard, up nearly 50% on September 2013, according to Ed Vaizey, minister for Culture and the Digital Economy in the United Kingdom.

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DAB+ in the car. What are the benefits
14.10.2014 - Switzerland Switzerland
When buying a new car it is worth asking about DAB+. DAB+ will replace FM radio in a few years and offers some advantages. For this reason, the TCS has looked at the 15 best selling cars in 2013 in Switzerland and what price DAB+ is in these models.

(Tata Consultancy Services) Read more


UK DAB receiver sales up by 10%
14.10.2014 - WorldDAB News - United Kingdom United Kingdom
DAB receiver sales in the UK have grown by 10% in the last year. In the last 12 months (Oct 13 to Sep 14), total UK DAB receiver sales were 2.93 million units - up 10% from 2.66 million (Oct 12 to Sep 13). The key driver of growth is the automotive sector. The DAB market is now firmly established - for both consumer and line-fit automotive receivers.

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Record new cars with digital radio
14.10.2014 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
In September, 58% of all new cars registered came with digital radio (CAP/SMMT), it was announced by Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy at the annual industry Radio Festival in Salford today. Almost 250,000 cars were registered in September 2014 with digital radio as standard, up nearly 50% on the previous September. He also confirmed that BBC coverage for its national stations on DAB digital radio was now 95%, and that this programme of work would be completed before the end of 2015.

(Digital Radio UK) Read more