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IZT launch new webinar series
30.09.2020 - GermanyIZT have launched a live webinar series to inform their audience on the company's various solutions and applications. The first webinarwill take place on 15 October and cover how to test automotive radio receivers in the lab, while the second one on 15 October will cover DAB Head-end solutions.
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DAB+ in Italy - 50 stations available nationally and a growing regional offering
30.09.2020 - ItalyThis article outlines the current state of DAB+ in Italy, where around 50 stations are available nationally across the country on DAB Italia, EuroDab Italia and RAI's multiplexers.
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Germany's Digital Radio Office publishes information sheet on EECC
30.09.2020 - GermanyGermany's Digital Radio Office has published an information sheet regarding the EECC, the deadline for which is 21 December 2020. The document includes important information for listeners, retailers and manufacturers across Germany.
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How to listen to DAB+ in your car
29.09.2020 - SwitzerlandThis article outlines the different ways in which drivers can install and benefit from DAB+ digital radio in their cars. In Switzerland, 91% of new cars are equipped with DAB+.
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EU issues digital radio legislation deadline
29.09.2020 - JamaicaThe European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), which entered into force on 20 December 2018, must be transposed into national legislation by EU Member States by 21 December 2020.
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DAB+ listening spikes in Melbourne during lockdown
29.09.2020 - AustraliaAccording to the latest listening figures from Australia, DAB+ radio welcomed an additional +280,000 listeners in Melbourne for the survey period, between 16 July and 19 September 2020.
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WorldDAB-ASBU webinar series reflects growing interest in DAB+ across MENA
28.09.2020WorldDAB and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) presented a technical webinar series last week, attracting over 350 broadcasters, network operators, regulators and other radio stakeholders from over 50 countries. The series, which extended for three days, presented a panel of experts who explained the features and opportunities that DAB+ offers broadcasters in the MENA region.
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CSA President reiterates French radio's digital migration
26.09.2020 - FranceTouching on the upcoming launches of DAB+ in Toulouse and Bordeaux, the French regulator's president highlighted radio's digital transition as a key turning point that will provide consumers with increased sound quality and listening comfort.
Time for full digitisation of radio
23.09.2020 - JamaicaThrough this article - which outlines the development and status of DAB+ in Europe and beyond - the Jamaica Observer challenges the new minister of technology to call for an immediate review of the steps to digital broadcasting and create a task force to implement same within a reasonable time frame.
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Metadata: keeping radio strong in the car
23.09.2020 - United KingdomDashboard technology is changing faster than ever before - broadcasters must react to the new dashboard environment, prioritise metadata and work hard to create a positive radio experience ensuring their station and branding looks as good as it sounds in the car.
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