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Network operator Media Broadcast has announced the schedule for the further roll-out of a national DAB+ network in Germany. On 01 Sep, the transmitter at Löbau (Saxony, 10 kW) will be turned on, followed by Aurich (Lower Saxony, 4 kW) on 01 Oct. On 20 Oct, the turn-up of the new transmitter at Cottbus (Brandenburg, 1 kW) is planned.

In response to a recent article on the situation of DAB in Spain, Gorka Zumeta argues that DAB in Spain is still very much an current issue.

In South Africa the National Association of Broadcasters and the Southern African Digital Broadcasting Association (Sadiba), are busy with DAB+ digital radio technology trials, which are being headed by Dave Cherry. Cherry shares with Screen Africa how Africa and the rest of the world are moving towards this digital medium.

GatesAir, a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV broadcasters, will introduce its next-generation software-defined exciter for TV and DAB Radio broadcasters and network operators at IBC2015.

'my 105 Original', Switzerland's first interactive streaming platform now has a DAB+ only station which will complement the service.

WorldDAB and its members invite you to join them in Germany to see the latest digital radios on a tour of IFA visiting CE manufacturers who produce digital radios.

WorldDAB have produced the ‘Digital Radio Map of IFA’ which shows the hall and stand numbers of digital radio manufacturers at this year’s IFA exhibition.

Plans for DAB+ expansion from ARD, Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR) and Saarland Rundfunk (SR) for Germany have been published.

“WorldDAB is proud to bring the focus to DAB digital radio at this important event,” said Bernie O’Neill, project director at WorldDAB. “In recent years our session at IBC consistently attracted a record number of participants, reflecting the high level of interest and increasing international adoption of DAB digital radio.”

The animated film will be first in five new films for radio listeners and gives advice to those who are installing a new radio antenna into their car.