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Digital Radio has been a big political issue within the industry, and there’s much more to it than just the technical operations. My aim in this article is to cover both the legal/legislative background into how licenses are issued, and also the technical aspects of how it actually works.

Having attended Radiodays Europe last week, James Cridland sums up his experience. "It’s easy to think that, with the internet, we have access to all the inspiration we need. But inspiration doesn’t come from blog posts or articles. It comes from people. Which is why, perhaps just once or twice a year, a radio conference is a good thing to experience", he comments.

The Irish radio network RTÉ is planning to broadcast a version of RTÉ Radio 1 in the UK via the DAB networks. The domestic Radio 1 program will be enriched with information and broadcasts specifically for the Irish community in the UK.

The 2017 Radio Days Europe conference was full of tried and true exhibitors, who have been serving the radio industry for years, and there were also some new products and services on show. 

Privatradio-Mux in Eastern Poland started operation in Kielce at the beginning of March. Since the start of 2016 there has also been a test operation running in Szczawnica, Southern Poland. Polskie Radio has now established a DAB+ network in Poland, which supplies most of the major cities.

Geneva has launched the Touring S: a portable, FM/DAB+ radio with Bluetooth connectivity. It has also relaunched its ‘Classic’ series with a complete technical upgrade. Headline features include DAB/DAB+/FM radio, Bluetooth wireless streaming and touch controls.

Sonoro has just released its range-topping sonoroHiFi system in the UK. The all-purpose all-in-one system has FM, DAB and DAB+ tuners, CD player and wireless streaming via aptX Bluetooth.

Swiss audio brand Geneva Lab has unveiled a new range of portable radios. All Touring S radios have FM and DAB+ tuners, with built-in Bluetooth for wireless connectivity to mobile devices.

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to launch digital radio in 2018 and states that guidelines should be finalised before the start of a nationwide trial.

The new sonoroHiFi and sonoroSTEREO 2, both with FM, DAB and DAB+ tuners, CD player and wireless streaming via Bluetooth, convince on sound and optics.