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Romania's telecommunications authority ANCOM will conduct a public consultation ahead of auctioning the rights for the operation of one national DAB+ terrestrial digital audio broadcasting multiplex in the 223-230 MHz band (TV channel 12) and of one national T-DAB+ terrestrial digital audio broadcasting multiplex or 36 regional multiplexes in the 216-223 MHz band (TV channel 11).

The Romanian National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has published a tender document for public consultation that will oversee the introduction of DAB+ multiplexes in the country. Submissions can be made until 24 September, after which ANCOM will make recommended modifications to the intial proposal and establish a calendar for later action.

Flemish station Radio Nostalgie has gone on air via DAB+ from Tuesday, and can be heard via the digital ether network of niemeer operator Norkring on channel 11A. The third-party operator recently expanded the number of support transmitters of this network to 18.

Iconic radio station Capital Radio is set to become the first DAB+ station in the United Arab Emirates. The station was on air in Abu Dhabi for 20 years from 1979 before closing. The station will first run on online radio from 2 September, before DAB+ and FM services follow after a few months.

Polish broadcast operator BCAST launched a new DAB+ multiplex in Warsaw on 24 August, which will include local radio stations including Radio Kolor or Muzo.fm, as well as national broadcasters, like Radio Maryja, and also for the first time internet stations such as Radiojazz.fm.

The world’s most recognised automotive specialists including Aston Martin, Toyota, Volvo, Peugeot and Citroen have recently purchased Factum Radioscape’s DAB+ measuring tool, the OBSERVA Field Monit, which monitors and records immediate and informative measurements, enabling the automotive industry to provide their customers an in-car entertainment system with an optimal listening environment. Further information will be available at the Factum Radioscape stand (Hall 8, Stand D90) at IBC2018.

Czech Radio can use high performance transmitters in Jihlava, Trutnov and Ústí nad Labem. There are also six walkers on the D1 motorway route from Prague to Brno (Čtyřkoly, Měchnov, Kácov, Velké Meziříčí, Velká Bíteš, Rosice). By the end of the year CRo wants to cover the motorways D5, D8, D10 and D11, next year D1 from Brno to Ostrava. The next summer will also launch an information campaign to make people aware of the availability and benefits of DAB+ radio.

The Combo Life is full of innovations that make it a great choice, including DAB+ provides a wider range of radio stations and ensures better sound quality.

Ford has added some new equipment to the Ambiente, including a proximity key fob and starter button, a laminated acoustic windscreen, ‘Ebony’ cabin plastics, a 10-speaker audio system with an amp and DAB+ digital radio, and satellite navigation on an 8.0-inch touchscreen.

The Romanian National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) plans to award 10-year licences to operate national DAB+ multiplexes. The tender process will oblige winners to commence DAB+ services within two years of obtaining their licence.