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The WorldDMB forum sees a positive future for Germany

14.04.2009 - Germany

The WorldDMB forum sees a positive future for Germany

DAB re-armed with BFBS

08.04.2009 - United Kingdom

Our launch on DAB digital radio means we can now complete the connection at home.” The new contract is good news for Digital One, the national digital radio multiplex company which broadcasts to over 90% of the British population with a network of over ...

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Ofcom responds to Digital Britain

08.04.2009 - United Kingdom

In return for this relaxation in rules, Ofcom is asking for more support for DAB radio, with the creation of quasi-national network on DAB. The controversial recommendations are intended to safe guard the future of locally-produced radio content, ...

(musicweek.com, UK) Read more

Global Radio sells Digital One to Arqiva

08.04.2009 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom

In return, Arqiva is expected to cut the rent Global Radio pays to broadcast on digital. The sole national commercial digital audio broadcasting (DAB) platform, Digital One will have a key role to play if DAB radio becomes a "primary distribution ...

(guardian.co.uk, UK) Read more

Global sells Digital One stake

08.04.2009 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom

By Stephen Eddie Arqiva has bought Global Radio’s stake in DAB digital radio network Digital One to become the outright owner. The deal sees Arqiva add Global’s 63% share to the 37% it already owned. The national platform carries radio stations ...

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Sony DAB Rising Star Nominations 09 Announced

08.04.2009 - United Kingdom

Radio, unpaid Radio Teesdale newcomer with five regional radio slots A DAY and an early morning breakfast presenter whose radio debut was straight onto XFM all in the running for the Sony DAB Rising Star award The shortlist for the Sony DAB Rising Star ...

(I Like Music, UK) Read more

French Delegation to Attend NAB SHOW in Las Vegas this April (Z051)

08.04.2009 - DIGIDIA WorldDAB Member - France

DIGIDIA is a key provider of products and services for the digital and terrestrial transmission of radio programs, following both the DRM/DRM and the DAB/DAB /DMB (Eureka147) international standards. DIGIDIA is a class B member of the DRM consortium ...

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Rohde & Schwarz releases ETL TV analyzer option for quick evaluation

08.04.2009 - Germany

Rohde & Schwarz’s new R&S ETL-K250 analyzer option delivers a one-stop solution for required DAB and T-DMB transmitter and network RF measurements, optimizing the ETL TV analyzer for T-DMB/DAB transmitter quality assurance, network coverage ...

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radiocentre calls on OFT to relax media ownership rules

08.04.2009 - United Kingdom

radiocentre, commercial radio's trade body, has backed calls for media ownership rules to be relaxed to allow consolidation between the print and broadcasting arms of the industry. In its submission to the Office of Fair Trading, which is reviewing the ...

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