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DJ FM and POWER FM have joined the Kyiv DAB+ multiplex, which already brings together a number of popular radio stations. According to the industry community Telecom Circle, the new participants have joined the digital multiplex on channel 11D, marking the next stage in the development of digital radio broadcasting in Ukraine. The following radio stations are currently available in the Kyiv DAB+ multiplex: ARMY FM, DJ FM, POWER FM, PRIYAMIY FM, Prosto Radio, PROSTO MARIA, UA:RADIO PROMIN, UA:RADIO KULTURE and UKRAINSKE RADIO. The expansion of the digital broadcasting network is an important step in the development of the Ukrainian radio space, which helps to improve the quality of broadcasting and expand the audience.

Teleko digital, a company from Příbram, is planning a massive expansion of its radio network in the eastern part of the country. The company's managing director Tomáš Řapek confirmed this to the Digital Radio portal. By the end of August, the operator will launch the final transmitter in Vysočina, which will replace the existing channel 8A and other locations will follow. The most anticipated one is undoubtedly Velka Javorina located in Slovakia. The Strážník transmitter in Vysočina will be the next site on the final technical parameters granted by the Czech Telecommunications Office, following the Moravian-Silesian Lysá hora. At Strážník, channel 8A with a power of 1 kW will be switched off and re-tuned to frequency block 10D, which has been granted 5 kW by the CTU.

STUDIO GONG launches a state-wide marketing combination for the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The NEW AUDIO KOMBI NRW comprises nine programmes, each of which can be received throughout the state via DAB+. The combined members are the 80s radio station harmony, bigFM NRW, ENERGY NRW, kulthitRADIO in NRW, Radio Paloma, Radio Paradiso, Radio Holiday, Schlager Radio and the most recently launched station STAR.FM NRW. All stations have a high technical reach and are broadcast via the state-wide DAB+ multiplex in NRW. Changing markets and user habits are creating new challenges for the media. For this reason, the Kombi covers all sections of the population with its different formats, from rock to pop to youth formats, and reaches new listeners in the middle of society in every relevant target group that the established programmes do not or no longer reach.

The Agency for Communications Networks and Services (Akos) has issued Radio Slovenia with decisions on the allocation of radio frequencies for the R4 and R5 multiplexes, i.e. the T-DAB+ digital terrestrial broadcasting networks in the whole territory of Slovenia. RTV Slovenia, which was the only bidder in the tender, has now become the operator of two more digital radio networks. RTV Slovenija already operates Slovenia's first DAB+ digital radio network, the R1 multiplex, which is available throughout Slovenia, a second network, or the R2 multiplex, which is divided into east and west, and the R3 network, which is available in central Slovenia, Akos said. The company will have to start operating the R4 multiplex within 199 days and the R5 multiplex within 249 days after the decisions have been notified.

Telecomms companies RTI cz and Teleko digital are distributing their multiplexes for the Czech capital from a new transmitting antenna. This is according to information available to the Digital Radio portal. The new mast is located on the roof of the Spartakiada stadium in Strahov. The switchover of the original to the new DAB+ transmitter took place on Monday afternoon, the short outage lasted only a few minutes. The connection to the large antenna at the Strahov stadium is mainly a preparation of the first-named company for the launch of the Strahov transmitter on channel 8D - the existing licence for channel 5A expires at the end of the year.

The shooting star of the current Media-Analyse ma 2024 Audio II will also delight Saarlanders with "Xtreme Party Music" in future. The music mix of rock, 90s dance and party hits is unique in the Saar-Lor-Lux region. Harald Gehrung, CEO of the ffn-mediengruppe: "I am personally very pleased that RADIO BOLLERWAGEN can now also be heard in my old home region. I lived in Saarbrücken for almost 15 years and know for a fact that almost no other region parties as well as Saarland." Mathias Bartels, Editor-in-Chief of RADIO BOLLERWAGEN: "The Saarland stands for joie de vivre and pure enjoyment - we are very proud to be part of this culture with the RADIO BOLLERWAGEN team from now on and will raise a glass to this with a delicious Zwickel!"

Milan-based antenna technology manufacturer Aldena has marked its 45th year in business with the acquisition of Delta Meccanica, a manufacturer of RF coaxial passive components. Aldena says this milestone anniversary and acquisition highlight the company’s commitment to future growth and expansion. The acquisition of Delta Meccanica follows years of collaboration and represents a step in Aldena’s growth strategy. Delta Meccanica has a reputation in filters and combiners engineering solutions. By integrating Delta Meccanica into its operations, Aldena diversifies its portfolio and enhances its capability to offer comprehensive solutions.

Sky News Australia extends the reach of Sky News Radio, bringing the live audio stream of its Sky News television channel to listeners of DAB digital radio in metropolitan markets Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Tim Love, Sky News Australia Head of Digital, said: “This year we’ve continued to grow our multiplatform offering and our launch into digital radio is another fantastic avenue that enables our network to extend the reach of our news, opinion and documentary programming to more Australians.” Sky News Australia is Australia’s premier multiplatform news network and leading provider of 24-hour television news and opinion content reaching more than 11 million Australians each month. It is the number one most engaging digital news brand in the country.

Advances in digital technology are shifting the behaviour of audiences in listening to radio broadcasts. Responding to the dynamics of disruption due to technology, Minister of Communication and Information Budi Arie Setiadi encouraged Public Broadcasting Institution (LPP) Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) to implement digitalisation. "Disruption to the broadcasting industry presents a challenge for radio people to maintain their existence. This gives urgency to the radio broadcasting industry to adapt to technological developments," he said in a Public Discussion on "Challenges and Opportunities of Radio Broadcasting Digitalisation" organised by LPP RRI in Central Jakarta, on 1 August. He notes a key step was optimising the development of the digital radio ecosystem through the utilisation of LPP RRI's infrastructure. This includes the adoption of the DAB+ technology standard.

The share of digital radio listeners is slowly approaching twenty percent. Eighteen percent of listeners used the DAB+ platform in the first half of this year. This was shown by the results of Radioprojekt, an official measurement of the popularity of Czech radio stations, presented on 7 August. The development of new radio multiplexes with commercial radio, the expansion of coverage and especially activities related to the development of DAB+ will be key to strengthening this digital platform on the Czech market. Currently, 18 per cent of listeners who said that their reception is provided by a conventional receiver or car radio use digital terrestrial radio. (Up from 17% last year, and 11% in 2021.)