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New DAB station hits Glasgow
23.11.2017 - United KingdomRock Sport hopes to garner millions of listeners across the Central Belt with a fusion of sports and heavy music when it launches on November 30 on DAB.
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EBU updates R138 based on DAB+ progress across Europe
23.11.2017 - United KingdomThe European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has updated Recommendation 138 (R138), to advise that, wherever possible, DAB+ be used for new services.
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Swiss study shows music listening habits switching to digital
23.11.2017 - Switzerland"Music consumption is expected to increase significantly, also because more and more people are listening via smartphone. Therefore, it can be assumed that the future of radio will be digital, "says Nicolas Perrenoud, CEO of Quickline Group.
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Boutterin: I am favourable about Digital Terrestrial Radio in France
23.11.2017 - France"I have always advocated an inclusive system, to allow Radio France and large commercial groups to gain stability and visibility.Their commitment to the RNT conditions the success of this technological change."
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Croatia gets new DAB+ Mux network
22.11.2017 - CroatiaA test of a new DAB multiplex transmitter network started on Nov. 20 in Croatia. At least four transmitters are operating in Sljeme, Ivanščica, Mirkovica and Učka.
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Aldena Adds to Antenna Line for DAB+ Compatability
22.11.2017 - United KingdomItalian-firm Aldena has added to its range of ADC wideband VHF Band III antennas with the new ADC0x04110, which the company says is particularly suited for DAB+ applications.
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US +Audio brand makes UK debut with featured packed vinyl all-in-one music system
22.11.2017 - United KingdomHenley Audio has launched the new US Audio brand in the UK, with an all-in-one, Bluetooth-equipped record playing music system and premium DAB radio offering.
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Soultrain Radio plans DAB service in Bristol
21.11.2017 - United KingdomSoultrain Radio is the latest station to announce plans to launch on a local DAB digital radio multiplex. The new soul service will be broadcasting to the Bristol area.
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rbb extends coverage with DAB + in Brandenburg
21.11.2017 - GermanyRundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb) is continuing to expand the land supply for the terrestrial reception of DAB + in the state of Brandenburg.
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DAB +, Streaming or VHF
21.11.2017 - GermanyThe discussion about DAB +, streaming and VHF is far from over, as the controversial statements of the market participants and the reactions to it at the Munich Media Days showed. A new Goldmedia study deals with the question of whether DAB + or streaming prevails or what happens if VHF remains strong.
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