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Frontier Smart Technologies Group has launched its smallest ever module for DAB radios called Siena. The module measures just 21mm x 21mm, and is a low power, cost-optimised solution for entry-level price point DAB+ radios and high end consumer audio devices which offer DAB radio as a function.

Frontier Silicon has announced the launch of Siena, its smallest-ever module for DAB+ radios. The Siena module measures 21 x 21 mm and is a low power, cost-optimised solution designed for both entry-level price point DAB+ radios, and consumer audio devices which offer DAB radio as one of several functions.

Sonoro have a new promotion on the sonoroSTEREO 2. Customers will receive a free sonoroLIGHT dimmer module when purchasing the sonoroSTEREO 2 during the promotional period, from 10 April until 30 June 2017.

In this digital radio test 2017, the team review a range of devices with DAB+, providing advice on what to look for when purchasing a new digital radio.

The Ministry of Economics and Energy is working on initiatives for the promotion of digital radio DAB+ throughout Germany. It recently put forward a draft recommendation that "high-quality radio receivers may only be traded if they are suitable for the reception of digital radio signals".

The Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy has prepared a draft report on the adaptation of Section of the 48 Telecommunications Act (TKG). The aim of the legal regulation is to promote the digitalisation of broadcast radio.

WorldDAB has announced the line-up for its DAB+ workshop, taking place at the start of RadioAsia 2017 in Bangkok. With Thailand recently announcing plans to launch digital radio in 2018, the programme includes key speakers from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The workshop takes place from 09:00-12:30 on April the 26th.

A new digital radio station is launching on Merseyside this Easter Monday called Zest Liverpool. The station will play a mix of upbeat classics and lively tracks along with the best of the current releases, from studios in Liverpool.

The DIGIPAL DAB+ is the first DVB-T2 HD receiver for television in HD and DAB+ digital radio, as well as interactive internet services and HbbTV.

Albert Cheng of Hong Kong's Digital Broadcasting Corporation (DBC) expresses his disappointment with the short-sighted approach to digital radio at a time when the rest of the world is moving forward, and broadcast digital radio is advancing in other parts of the world. This development underlines the importance of incumbent broadcasters, existing commercial and government broadcasters working together for a successful launch of digital radio. However, cessation of DAB+ now does not preclude a relaunch by incumbent broadcasters further down the track.