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Germany - digital radio office informs OEMS and drivers of new in-car receiver regulations
20.11.2020 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Germany's digital radio office is helping the German public and automotive industry stay informed on the new regulations regarding radio receivers in cars. In line with the EECC directive, all radios in new cars across Germany should be capable of receiving digital terrestrial radio from 21 December 2020.
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Coming Soon: Drive to Digital 2020 Stakeholder Video Briefing
20.11.2020 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
This December, Digital Radio UK will update you on the year in digital radio with their Drive to Digital 2020 Stakeholder Video Briefing, which will provide an update on digital radio progress and look ahead to some key developments for 2021.
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Francis Goffin elected as Digital Radio Alliance president
20.11.2020Commenting on the alliance's new objectives, Francis Goffin said "EDRA's new message to radio stations can be summed up in one sentence - partner on distribution and compete on content. This new paradigm stems naturally from the changes brought about by our digital era, and should lead radio stations in Europe to come together to meet the new challenges of digital distribution this decade".
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New WorldDAB Technical Group aims to assist in Rollout of DAB+ in Asia-Pacific
19.11.2020A new technical organisation has been set-up by WorldDAB to assist broadcast radio industry stakeholders looking to implement DAB+ in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Second national mux - stations now available across more regions in Germany
18.11.2020 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Media Broadcast has announced the launch of new transmitter sites in Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg. Listeners in these regions will now be able to listen to stations available on Germany's second national multiplex.
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WorldDAB launches Asia-Pacific Technical Group
18.11.2020 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
WorldDAB has announced the launch of the WorldDAB Asia-Pacific Technical Group, a forum dedicated to assisting broadcast radio industry stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region implement DAB+. The Group’s first meeting will take place online on 2 December 2020 - to register your interest, contact the Project Office.
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Creating digital radio - How Digital One kick-started tomorrow's wireless
17.11.2020 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
DAB listening is the biggest platform for radio consumption in the UK. The scale of the platform and the fact it’s in 67% of homes, means that new stations can launch, but more importantly become multi-platform with distribution on apps, smart speakers and online.
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UK – Government support and digital growth reflect DAB+ uptake
17.11.2020 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The UK was one of the pioneering DAB markets and today, over half of all listening is on digital. At the WorldDAB General Assembly earlier this month, Digital Radio UK’s Ford Ennals and Yvette Dore provided an overview of the UK digital radio market and Ian O’Neill, Head of Radio at the UK Government’s department of Digital Culture, Media, and Sport, told us what the UK is doing to help safeguard the future of radio.
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DAB - What receiver should you choose?
16.11.2020 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
This article aims to help consumers in Belgium choose the best DAB+ reeiver for their needs, whether that's at home or in the car. In Belgium, 41% of new vehicles are factory-fitted with DAB+.
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DAB+ listening grows in Dutch-speaking parts of Belgium
16.11.2020 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
Approximately 38% of the total radio listening volume in Dutch-speakin Belgium is now digital. DAB+ listening particularly high, claiming 17% of total listening in the region, compared to 9% this time last year.
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