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The European Parliament this week adopted a new communications directive requiring all new cars sold in the EU to be equipped with digital radio receivers. The decision, which is driven by an industry trend away from the prevailing FM standard toward digital radio, is expected to be formally embraced in early 2019. DAB+, the most common standard for digital radio, can be transmitted more cost effectively than FM signals and is seen as more reliable than internet radio in the car.

The purpose of the tests is to ensure that the required technical structure is in place to enable the seamless migration to DAB+ for all Belgian radio stations.There are currently 16 radio stations available in DAB + in Wallonia and Brussels, but this number is expected to rise to around 30 in the next year.

Following the launch of DAB+ in French-speaking Belgium earlier this week, experts have their say on the numerous advantages presented by the technology, including the availability of more stations, an improved listening experience and more broadcasting space for broadcasters and advertisers alike.

The European Parliament this week adopted a new communications directive requiring all new cars sold in the EU to be equipped with digital radio receivers. The decision, which is driven by an industry trend away from the prevailing FM standard toward digital radio, is expected to be formally embraced in early 2019. DAB+, the most common standard for digital radio, can be transmitted more cost effectively than FM signals and is seen as more reliable than internet radio in the car.

Bauer Media has confirmed the launch of a new national radio brand – Greatest Hits Radio, that will air on DAB nationwide across the UK from 7 January. The news follows from the launch of the nationwide DAB station Hits Radio in June.

Bauer Media has confirmed the launch of a new national radio brand – Greatest Hits Radio, that will air on DAB nationwide across the UK from 7 January.

The European Parliament has voted to adopt the European Electronic Communications Code, which requires that all new car radios in the European Union are able to receive digital terrestrial radio. This obligation, explains WorldDAB, is in addition to any FM or AM functionality manufacturers may wish to include.

Following the successful rollout of DAB+ in Paris, Marseille and Nice in 2014, DAB+ is continuing to gain ground in France as both Lille and Lyon prepare to launch the technology at the start of December. These launches will result in 20% of French territory being covered by digital radio, and subsequently trigger a requirement for manufacturers to incorporate a DAB+ tuner into all their equipment sold in France.

The media minister of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation expressed his delight regarding the arrival of DAB+ in French-speaking Belgium, highlighting the various advantages presented by the technology, including the availability of a higher number of stations.

On 14 November 2018, the European Parliament adopted the new European Electronics Communication Code (ECC). According to this directive, all new car radios must be equipped with a receiver for digital terrestrial radio reception. This will make the long-demanded commitment of the automotive industry to the standard equipment of your new vehicles with DAB + digital radios a reality across the EU.