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South African regulator publishes new regulatory framework for licencing of digital radio
23.04.2021 - South AfricaAccording to the new regulation published by ICASA, the introduction of digital radio services for new applicants will be in a phased approach, starting with the primary markets and followed by secondary markets. Existing sound broadcasting service licensees may simulcast their existing sound broadcasting programme(s) on analogue and digital platforms, and applicants without existing broadcasting licences will also be considered as part of the call for tenders.
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DAB adoption process guide - investigation and trials
23.04.2021In this first quarter edition of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union's Technical Review, Dr. Les Sabel, Chair of the WorldDAB APAC Technical Group, provides an overview of the different steps required to formally adopt and establish DAB+ digital radio (p.21).
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New DAB+ campaign to launch in Germany in June
23.04.2021 - GermanyARD, Deutschlandradio, private broadcasters and other members of the Digitalradio Deutschland association are jointly promoting DAB+ digital radio with a new, nationwide TV and radio campaign from May 31 to June 13.
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WorldDAB member focus - Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe
23.04.2021 - - Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH WorldDAB MemberOver the past 10 years, WorldDAB member Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe have gained high radio expertise and delivered many product solutions for a large variety of different car OEMs. Find out more in this interview with Senior Manager André Smidt.
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Call for tenders launched to complete DAB+ offering in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Nice
21.04.2021 - FranceThe deadline for the submission of applications for a DAB+ digital radio licence is 1 June 2021.
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České Radiokomunikace awards first DAB+ receiver certification
21.04.2021 - CzechiaThe Czech telecoms company has awarded the "DAB+ verified" certificate - whose aim is to support the representation of quality DAB receivers on the Czech market - to the GoGEN DAB300N receiver.
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NDR expands DAB+ services in northern Germany
21.04.2021 - GermanyPublic broadcaster Norddeutsche Rundfunk has launched a new transmitter in northern Germany, expanding its DAB+ digital radio services to the east of Hamburg.
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WorldDAB Automotive 2021 - Registration now open
21.04.2021 -Join us for the WorldDAB Automotive 2021 conference from 08:00-13:00 UTC/ 10:00-14:00 CEST for a live event bringing you new research, fresh ideas and all the latest on digital radio in the car.
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Denmark - Bauer Media launches Planet Rock on DAB+
19.04.2021 - DenmarkLaunched on Friday, Planet Rock - the Danish version of the existing UK national radio station - is now available to listeners on DAB+ in and around Denmark's capital city of Copenhagen.
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FM transmitters switched off in parts of Germany
19.04.2021 - GermanyFM transmitters in Bavaria's town of Mittenwald, which is already very well served by DAB+ reception, are set to be switched off on 30 June 2021 for cost-saving purposes.
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