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On December 5th, FM switchoff begins in northern Italy
15.11.2017 - NorwayThe authorities in the Italian region of South Tyrol have approved FM shutdown and will start on 5 December. The reason is that the DAB coverage is 99.3 percent and meets the requirements for outdoor and indoor coverage.
Italy: First FM stations off, focus on DAB +
15.11.2017 - NetherlandsThe first FM stations will be released in Italy this year. It concerns support stations at six locations in the province of South Tyrol. In November 2018 another seven locations will follow. According to the RAS, owner of the channels, many listeners have already switched to DAB +, which means that FM can go out.
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South Tyrol decides on FM shutdown
15.11.2017 - GermanySince the DAB transmission networks of the RAS reach 99.3 percent of the South Tyrol population, the South Tyrolean state government has approved the plan for FM shutdown.
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DAB+ Networks Progress in South Tyrol, Germany and France
15.11.2017 - United KingdomKG and MEDIA BROADCAST Digital Radio GmbH) was confirmed as the new platform provider of the second nationwide DAB multiplex, reports radioszene.de.
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Operator found for second digital radio multiplex
15.11.2017 - GermanyAntenne Deutschland becomes the new platform provider of the second nationwide DAB multiplex. This was decided by the committee chairmen's conference (GVK) of the media authorities on 6 June.
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Digital radio further expanded - FM shutdown plan of the RAS approved by the state government
14.11.2017 - ItalyAs the DAB transmission networks of RAS reach 99.3 percent of the South Tyrol population, the state government has approved the plan to switch off VHF transmitters.
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Second DAB + Bundesmux: Antenne Deutschland confirmed as platform provider
14.11.2017 - GermanyIn its meeting in Munich today, the committee of chairpersons' meeting of media organizations confirmed Antenne Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG as the new platform provider of the second nationwide DAB + multiplex.
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Second nationwide DAB + multiplex: GVK confirms Antenne Deutschland
14.11.2017 - GermanyIn its meeting in Munich today, the committee of chairpersons' meeting of media organizations confirmed Antenne Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG as the new platform provider of the second nationwide DAB + multiplex.
(Radiowoche.de) Read more
RNT: SIRTI PROPOSALS TO ACCELERATE DEPLOYMENT
14.11.2017 - FranceSIRTI welcomes the roadmap announced by the CSA (the launch of two calls for applications between 2018 and 2019, each covering 15 major French cities) and makes proposals for a massive deployment of the RNT in major French cities now until 2020.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
Kia's new Stinger grand tourer goes on sale in the UK
14.11.2017 - United KingdomIn GT-Line S and GT S guise the front seats are also ventilated, while the outer rear seats are heated. The interior comes with a range of leather and aluminium-effect accents, a head-up display, DAB radio, Bluetooth, and all cars get front and rear USB ports.
(Motor1.com UK) Read more