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Changes planned for DAB networks in Franconian region of Bavaria
02.08.2017 - GermanyOn June 1, the Media Council of the Bavarian State Center for New Media approved the simulcast distribution of the Franconian local radio stations. This means that in the north of Bavaria, a total of 14 local FM programs will also be distributed via DAB+ on the networks found on channels 10A, 8C and 10B.
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Norway welcomes smaller digital stations
02.08.2017 - NorwayA recent Kantar TNS PPM survey has found that Norwegians are paying more attention to smaller stations as the number of these stations increase thanks to digital radio.
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14 local radio programs in Franconia now available on DAB+
01.08.2017 - Bayerische Landeszentrale fur neue Medien (BLM) WorldDAB Member - Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member - GermanyIn Franconia,14 local radio stations broadcast via VHF can now be received via DAB+. This was announced by the Bavarian State Centre for New Media (BLM) on 1 August, and is the first step in the cooperation between Bayerischer Rundfunk and BLM on the DAB network in Bavaria.
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NRK continues to improve DAB coverage
01.08.2017 - Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) WorldDAB Member - NorwayThroughout August and September 2017, NRK will be switching on new DAB transmitters across Norway. "We are setting up new transmitters to improve overall coverage, often after audience feedback " said Petter Hox, Radio Director at NRK. NRK's DAB network now covers at least 99.7 percent of the population.
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Whip life in the DAB
01.08.2017 - NorwayTogether with Audiocom AS from Kristiansand, Switchon AS has developed a new DAB splitter with amplifier to be mounted between the old FM whip on the car and the new DAB radio/adapter. The solution can be installed in most cars. The technology is specifically adapted to Norwegian conditions. "The ACX DAB antenna solution should not cost so much either, adds Roy Hangeland from AudioCom.
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ACX DAB antenna debuts in Norway
01.08.2017 - NorwayThe ACX DAB antenna is produced by Audiocom AS from Kristiansand and Norwegian company Switchon AS. The DAB splitter/amplifier combo goes between the old FM whip on the car and the new DAB radio/adapter. It can be installed in most cars, and the technology is specifically adapted to Norwegian conditions.
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14 local radio programs in Franconia now available on DAB+
01.08.2017 - Bayerische Landeszentrale fur neue Medien (BLM) WorldDAB Member - GermanyIn Franconia,14 local radio stations broadcast via VHF can now be received via DAB+. This was announced by the Bavarian State Centre for New Media (BLM) on 1 August.
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Take the magic of DigitalRadio's DAB + on vacation!
01.08.2017 - ItalyTurn on the latest DigitalRadio DAB+ marketing campaign throughout the month of August. The new campaign is scheduled for national and local commercial radio broadcasts. A coordinated marketing activity that simultaneously involves 13 national broadcasters and a large number of venues with one strong advertising communication. With more than 1000 spots, the campaign will cover over 23 million listeners.
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Norwegians stream to the digital radio channels
01.08.2017 - NorwayDigital radio channels have gained significantly more listeners in a year. The number of listeners increased by over 30 per cent in May and June 2017, compared with the previous year. Norway has sixfold the number of nationwide radio channels due to the transition to DAB digital radio.
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Sonoro STREAM - The all-in-one multi-room soundsystem
01.08.2017 - GermanyThe Audiosystem comes in a wood/mesh look and is available in different finishes (maple/white, Mooreiche / silver and walnut/black). Sonoro STREAM - The All-in-One Multiroom Soundsystem. On the back are two antennas: one for radio reception via FM and DAB+ and the other for WLAN. Via the WLAN one connects to the router and thus receives Internet radio, Spotify Connect and can connect with further STREAMs.
(Metropolitan Monkey) Read more