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Hybrid Radio: methods to achieve switching from broadcast to IP
31.10.2017 - Radioplayer WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Radioplayer's switching algorithm will instantly switch to IP if the DAB+ signal is unavailable. While connected to IP, it will monitor the available DAB+ signal.

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Italy's RAI invests in DAB+ radio
31.10.2017 - Italy Italy
The public broadcaster announced that it would increase its investment in DAB+ digital radio technology but also in services to improve FM reception.

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Swiss Federal Council extends radio licences for DAB+ transition
31.10.2017 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
The Swiss Federal Council adopted an amendment to the Radio and TV Ordinance, with the objective to facilitate the transition in radio broadcasting from VHF to DAB+.

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Atemio Pilatus II
31.10.2017 - Germany Germany
Facilities include internet radio, Spotify, UPnP, DLNA and DAB+. The integrated CD player plays both audio CDs and MP3 files. In addition, MP3 files can be played from an external USB storage device via the USB interface.

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Timperley radio station takes to the airwaves from the Broomwood Community and Wellbeing Centre
31.10.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Content Controller Pete Brettle said: “Until now we have only been on the internet but now we are going to be broadcasting on digital DAB radio. I think the station is going to jump from strength to strength. We are going to get more listeners, we are going to get more involvement from the community.”

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Pure Evoke H6 review
30.10.2017 - Pure - United Kingdom United Kingdom
With its 3.5mm mini-jack auxiliary input, in addition to its DAB+, FM tuner and Bluetooth speaker functions , the Pure Evoke H6 can even stream content from an external sound source.

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Digital Radio Norway’s DAB tour continues as national FM shutdown nears completion
30.10.2017 - Norway Norway
In December, the national FM radio stations will shut down in the Troms and Finnmark areas in Norway. Digital Radio Norway, on their DAB tour, recently stopped in at Lakselv square to help listeners prepare for the upcoming change.

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RPR1 now also available on DAB+
30.10.2017 - Germany Germany
RPR1 can now also be heard via DAB+ in Rhineland-Palatinate. It is a test operation with Südwestrundfunk temporarily providing capacity.

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Adequate broadcasting power crucial for local DAB+ radio
30.10.2017 - Netherlands Netherlands
Local radio station Den Haag FM recently conducted a pilot with Broadcast Partners to determine the levels of broadcasting power required for good DAB+ reception of local radio in cities and villages.

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Conclusions from the DAB+ pilot with Den Haag FM
30.10.2017 - Netherlands Netherlands
Adequate broadcasting power is crucial for good reception of local radio on DAB+. This is the main conclusion from the DAB+ pilot conducted by Den Haag FM and Broadcast Partners in August this year.

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