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“The research shows that 40% of Australians in the major capital cities now have access to a DAB digital radio, which reflects a strong adoption rate over the six years since the launch of the first DAB services in Australia,” said CRA CEO Joan Warner.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) welcomes today’s landmark decision by the ITU’s World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) on the use of the UHF band.

Today, broadcasters welcomed the decision made during a session of the World Radiocommunication Conference in Geneva that there would be no change to the allocation in the 470-694 MHz band now or at the WRC-19 (in four years' time.)

Graham Johnson, Business Development Manager, Connects2, AutoDAB range of products, presents SmartDAB the latest technology for drivers who want more from their radio.

People owing a DAB radio in Norway has increased significantly over the past 3 years. According to a Digitalradio Norway report there is DAB radio in 6 out of 10 homes.

With just over a year before FM extinction begins, Digitalradio Norway has appointed Tommy Gaustad to strengthen the communications of one of the countries biggest technology shifts. "I am very pleased to return to the radio industry and be on the team when we go into one of the most important phases for Norwegian radio. Norwegian radio listeners are the first in the world to be able to enjoy well-developed DAB networks and fantastic radio offerings." says Gaustad.

The DAB+ receiver database has been updated to show the new DAB+ receivers available on the market. The database includes receivers suitable for cars, the home and hybrid devices.

During December, Initiative Digitalradio Deutschland will have a virtual advent calender raffling off 24 DAB+ receivers in the run up to Christmas.

Receiver brand Sonoro have created a visual overview of DAB+ services currently broadcasting in Germany.

Swiss radio station Radio BeO has begun it's own DAB+ trial. The test will run from 26 November until 26 December 2015 with the aim of exploring to what extent the transmitter site is suitable for the target coverage area.