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Over 300,000 listeners added to Sussex DAB coverage area
09.12.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
A special event has taken place at the Jubilee Library in Brighton to mark a major expansion for local DAB digital radio in Sussex that has seen over 300,000 listeners added to the local DAB coverage area in the county.
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PEAQ PDR350BT - Much more than a radio
09.12.2015 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
This new DAB+ device by PEAQ is a good looking radio all rounder with FM, Bluetooth, CD function and WLAN support at an unbeatable price.
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Clock Is ticking ahead of 2017 FM shutdown in Norway
09.12.2015 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
A report by radionytt, details the current situation in Norway. There has been a boost for DAB in cars and more DAB transmitters in northern Norway.
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VQ's Christie radio now available in walnut and black
07.12.2015 - VQ - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
VQ, the British audio brand known for its fusion of sound and style, today announces the availability of two new designs of Christie – Christie Veneer and Christie Noir. Now available in a refined walnut veneer and minimalist black enamel designs, this beautifully designed DAB+ radio and NFC/Bluetooth speaker is ideal for stylish bachelor pads and chill out zones.
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Christmas Hope is back in Sydney DAB+
07.12.2015 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
In the spirit of all things Christmas, Sydney’s Hope 103.2 is once again providing a dedicated Christmas radio station called ‘Christmas Hope’. And again it will not only be available online and through the Hope 103.2 app, but also available for Sydney listeners on DAB+ radio!
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Ofcom pushing ahead with small-scale DAB
06.12.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Ofcom has said it's going to be working with the Government next year to develop a potential solution for smaller and community stations to get on DAB digital radio.
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OpenDigital Radio Deploys SFN During UK Small-Scale DAB Tests
04.12.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Rashid Mustapha (senior broadcast specialist at Ofcom and Open Digital Radio partner) has worked closely with both U.DAB and the ODR development team in Switzerland to realize the trials.
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Ownership limit is extended for national commercial radio stations
03.12.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
The changes mean that the ownership and restrictions on FM and digital radio broadcasting have been dealt with in a single legal framework.
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Magic Radio Increases DAB+ Coverage in Lausanne
03.12.2015 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Magic Radio is now available via DAB+ in Lausanne, Switzerland and its surrounding region on channel 8C.
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DAB+, the spectrum and what's next
03.12.2015 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
We caught up with Southern Cross Austereo Chief Creative Officer, Guy Dobson to talk DAB+. How committed is SCA to DAB, what are their next moves and how do they balance up looking after their FM revenue cash cows, while trying to grow their Digital Radio footprint?
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