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Five radio stations will join Derbyshire's new local DAB digital radio multiplex when it launches shortly, according to a multiplex variation request published by Ofcom.

Bayerischer Rundfunk (Bavaria Radio) will launch a new DAB+ multiplex on the first of July from the 1686 meter high Laber in Oberammergau. The addition of Oberammergau on channel 11D will mean that Bavaria Radio will have 23 digital stations available throughout Bavaria. 93% of the highways are already covered, along with 89% of the population.

French retail giant Darty explains to consumers about the benefits of France going digital.

Visitors will get to experience a slideshow program that will discuss the merits of DAB radio services. “IFA Radio” will also be broadcast in the area on channel 7D starting on September 5th.

Paris, Marseille and Nice now have access to digital terrestrial radio, according to the Digital Radio Newsletter. Most stations on the multiplexes in Paris and Marseille are expected to begin broadcasting quickly.

Manchester-based LGB&T radio station Gaydio is to broadcast on DAB in Scotland for the first time this summer. The station will broadcast across Central Scotland (including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Paisley & Stirling) from 14th July to 31st August. The station will broadcast throughout the Pride Glasgow festival, and the Commonwealth Games.

According to a recent study in Germany, some manufacturers now sell more new cars with digital radio than without.

SIRTI, the union of independent radio and TV outlets in France, launched its “Appel du 17 juin” (“Call of June 17”) to promote the introduction and extension of DAB+ in France, which began June 20. The slogan is directed toward CSA advisors, manufacturers, operators as well as private and public broadcasters.

Pirate FM is about to get a sister station, 21 years after it first launched in the South West. Pirate 2 will broadcast on DAB, ending the simulcast from Pirate FM, which has been in operating since the Cornwall multiplex switched on ten years ago.

In an interview with Laurence Harrison, Technology and Market Development Director of Digital Radio UK we at look the drive accelerate the market penetration of digital radio in the car in the UK and if Germany can replicate a similar growth trajectory path.