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WorldDMB to hold digital radio workshop
12.06.2013 - Singapore
On June 20, the WorldDMB is holding a workshop on the roll-out of digital radio at the BroadcastAsia conference in Singapore. The half-day workshop will feature sessions on keeping radio relevant, revenue opportunities, choosing the right digital radio‘super session'.
(Radioinfo (subscription)) Read more
New Volvo cars to have DAB as standard
12.06.2013 - United Kingdom
CEO of Digital Radio UK Ford Ennals, speaking today at the Intellect industry “Future of Digital Entertainment” conference, welcomed the announcement from Volvo, which follows Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Audi, and Mini which also have digital radio as standard
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Volvo goes digital
12.06.2013 - United Kingdom
Iconic Swedish brand Volvo will have digital radio as standard in new models from the end of June, it was announced at an industry digital conference in central London today.
The Italian Government approves the launch of the Digital Radio
11.06.2013 - Italy
Italian ministers have requested that operators who have started broadcasting on DAB+ should extend them further afield in order that the enhanced benefits that the technology offers can reach more citizens.
(Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico) Read more
South Africa Carves Out Room for DAB
07.06.2013 - South Africa
In South Africa, the Independent Communications Authority has released a draft of its Terrestrial Broadcasting Frequency Plan 2013. In this document’s Annexure D “DAB Frequency Allotments,” the regulatory authority lays out plans to make room in the broadcast spectrum for digital audio broadcasting (DAB).
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Radio Essex launches on DAB digital radio
07.06.2013 - United Kingdom
Adventure Radio, owners of Southend & Chelmsford Radio have launched a new, digital, countywide radio station today – Radio Essex.
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The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published a draft Terrestrial Broadcasting Frequency Plan 2013 indicating that there is an allocation in the VHF band for the introduction of DAB
06.06.2013 - South Africa
Once the document has been downloaded refer to Annex D – DAB Frequency Allotments.
(www.icasa.org.za) Read more
Dr. Willi Steul re-elected to office
06.06.2013 - Germany
has re-elected the acting director Dr. Willi Steul for another five years. His second term of office begins on 1 April 2014. A big priority is the expansion of the nationwide digital DAB transmitter network for the re-elected directors.
(Deutschlandradio) Read more
Announcements Technical Trial Report The UK’s Service Following and Traffic Announcements Technical Trial Report is complete and now available.
06.06.2013 - United Kingdom
Service Following and Traffic The trial was initiated as a direct result of the Digital Radio Action Plan work in the Technology & Equipment Group (TEG) on the UK Minimum Receiver Specifications. The paper was written by Digital Radio UK and Arqiva.
2013 Skoda Octavia with DAB
06.06.2013 - United Kingdom
The 2013 Skoda Octavia now comes with DAB.
(www.telegraph.co.uk) Read more