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Netherlands continues DAB+ expansion
19.04.2017 - Netherlands
DAB+ development continues to take place across the Netherlands, as the last few weeks have seen the launch of a handful of new initiatives and channels.
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Fix Radio plans free bacon rolls for launch
18.04.2017 - United Kingdom
A new London DAB station aimed at tradespeople, "Fix Radio", will launch on Wednesday 26th April and plans to give away 20,000 bacon rolls over the first 40 days of broadcasting. The station will provide “music and cheeky banter” aimed at bricklayers, plumbers, electricians, plasterers, roofers, painters and decorators whether they work on site or in people’s homes.
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Dutch broadcasters making further use of local DAB+ transmitters
18.04.2017 - Netherlands
Broadcasters in the Netherlands continue to experiment with DAB+ transmission at the local level. All Dutch DAB+ broadcasts from local stations are authorised through experimental licenses issued by the Radio Communications Agency.
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Europe in a different light: Euradio will arrive on DAB this autumn
18.04.2017 - France
A national Euradio programme that focuses on debating major European issues and promoting the cultural and linguistic diversity of Europe, will be taking over from Euradionantes this autumn on the digital DAB frequencies in Lille, Lyon and Strasbourg. The move takes advantage of the opportunity presented by DAB radio in France to create a national medium for offering European editorial related local news.
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How the BBC runs a radio station that only lasts four days
18.04.2017 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
BBC Radio 2 operated a pop-up radio station for just four days, called “BBC Radio 2 Country” to coincide with the UK’s biggest country music festival. The station was carried on the BBC’s national DAB digital radio multiplex. By careful planning, the BBC was able to “borrow” a certain amount of bitrate from its other radio stations, and use that bitrate to add the pop-up station as an additional service.
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More DAB+ listeners for Sunshine live
18.04.2017 - Germany
German electronic dance music station "Sunshine live'" is benefiting from DAB+ after switching off a number of FM frequencies last year. More of their listeners are now receiving this station from the national broadcaster via DAB+
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ARD to help digital radio to success with new DAB+ logo
18.04.2017 - Germany
The digital radio standard DAB+ has received a new logo and branding in Germany. Creative agency Scholz & Friends partnered with ARD for the rebranding which has recently been launched, with a nationwide marketing campaign to follow, starting on 2 May 2017.
(Designtrends) Read more
2017 Ford Mondeo
18.04.2017 - Australia
The usual Mondeo kit remains intact including the well-implemented SYNC3 with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB digital radio and apps like Spotify and Pandora on an 8.0-inch screen.
(Practical Motoring) Read more
Albrecht audio with hybrid radio diversity
18.04.2017 - Germany
The latest stereo radio from Albrecht Audio combines all reception possibilities at stations via DAB +, Internet as well as FM in a retro-designed housing. Music streaming via DLNA home networking and Bluetooth connection included.
DAB+ in the Netherlands
17.04.2017 - Netherlands
DAB+ digital radio is growing steadily in the Netherlands. According to figures recently released by WorldDAB, 581,000 DAB digital radio receivers have now been sold in the Netherlands. The country currently has two national multiplexes - one with public stations, the other private stations - and 11 regional multiplexes broadcasting both public and private radio stations.
(Radio Wird Digital) Read more