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DAB+ services launch in the UK
28.01.2016 - United KingdomAs part of the small scale broadcasting trial, Awaaz FM and Indulgence will broadcast in Portsmouth on DAB+ with Indulgence broadcasting exclusively on DAB+.
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Approved DAB+ services in Italy to extend coverage by 30%
28.01.2016 - ItalyThe approval by Agcom will mean that 16 of the 39 areas submitted in the proposal will soon be covered by DAB+, offering local services to more than 42% of the total population.
Agcom will also publish guidelines for a further eight new regions to be be serviced by DAB+; Lazio, Campania, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily (excluding the provinces of Enna - Caltanissetta - Ragusa).
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DAB+ services launch in UK
28.01.2016 - United KingdomThe Portsmouth DAB small-scale multiplex trial has added two new services: Awaaz FM and Indulgence which are both exclusive to DAB+.
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DAB+ pop-up station at Salon de la Radio event in Paris
28.01.2016 - FranceA first since the launch of DAB+, the station will be broadcast over Paris for the 3 days of the conference, with a dedicated programme of speakers and topics from the conference.
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Germany: Digitising local stations
27.01.2016 - GermanyLFM NRW Director Dr. Jürgen Brautmeier is believes that good content from both public and private broadcasters is key to a successful rollout of DAB+ in Germany and local radio is essential to part of this strategy.
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Four of the best DAB+ Hi-Fi systems
27.01.2016 - NetherlandsDAB+ coverage in the Netherlands is increasing and stations are steadily growing more than those on FM. More manufacturers are developing digital radio receivers and we look at four of the best DAB+ hi-fis available on the market.
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Broadcasters crossing international borders by way of digital radio
25.01.2016 - Norway - United KingdomMore and more broadcasters are using DAB to expand their coverage across Europe. After expanding to Berlin, UK broadcaster Panjab Radio has launched its service on DAB+ in Oslo and Akershus, Norway.
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UK community radio station boosts listening with DAB
23.01.2016 - United KingdomIndependent research has shown that Express FM now attracts 20% more listeners. The radio station recently launched on DAB digital radio, increasing its coverage area to better serve listeners in the local area.
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Denmark national DAB multiplex to be managed by gatekeeper
21.01.2016 - DenmarkIt has been announced by the Ministry of Culture that the national commercial Multiplex (MUX1) is going to be owned and run by a network operator on the expectation that the operator will act as a gatekeeper, developing the radio market and increasing the number of commercial DAB stations.
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6 out of 10 households have DAB radio
21.01.2016 - NorwayAccording to a new TNS Gallup survey there is a digital transformation in radio listening habits. Good sound and more channels are what listeners appreciate most with DAB radio.
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