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NDR to expand slideshow offering in northern Germany
30.06.2020 - Germany Germany
The Hamburg-based public radio and television broadcaster is set to start broadcasting region-specific content through DAB+ slideshow in the coming weeks, offering visual content - including weather forecasts - that is tailored for northern Germany.

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Frontier Smart Technologies introduces new feature rich DAB+ Pro range
30.06.2020 - Frontier Smart Technologies WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
WorldDAB member Frontier Smart Technologies continues to facilitate innovative DAB digital radio receivers by launching a new Pro product range enabling a wide range of premium features to be added to DAB digital radios. The Pro range includes a new chip, module, and software development kit.

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WorldDAB member focus - TE Connectivity Ltd.
30.06.2020 - WorldDAB News - Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
TE Connectivity Automotive Wireless, formerly Hirschmann Car Communication, is a leading supplier of automotive antenna and tuner systems. The company covers the full suite of all global radio terrestrial standards, focusing exclusively on the signal processing part of the radio.

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Deutschlandradio digital transition ongoing
24.06.2020 - Deutschlandradio WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
The digital transition of the Deutschlandradio continues with the launch of three new DAB+ stations in western and southern Germany. As a result of these launches, the public broadcaster will also cease a number of FM broadcasts in these regions.

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Digital Radio Austria launches new online store
24.06.2020 - Austria Austria
Austria's digital radio office has launched a new online store for DAB+ radios. The online store features a wide range of DAB+ radios from a number of brands, including WorldDAB member Hama.

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Broadcasters must be at the heart of radio’s dashboard development
23.06.2020 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
As the broadcast and automotive sectors emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic into a difficult economic climate, collaboration between car manufacturers and technology suppliers is essential to improve the radio experience in connected cars.

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DAB+ network expands in Bavaria
23.06.2020 - Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
Bayerischer Rundfunk is continuing to expand the DAB+ network in Bavaria, with the number of transmitters in the state - currently at 66 - expected to reach 74 locations by the end of 2020. The DAB+ offering in the region is also set to increase with new stations launching in July 2020.

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Nation Broadcasting to offer free DAB+ slots for community radio
23.06.2020 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nation Broadcasting is planning to offer a free place for community radio stations on any future small scale multiplexes it might own. It is also offering a service to provide multiplex management and technical services to those wanting to operate their own multiplex. All licenced Ofcom community radio stations and small, independent commercial stations are encouraged to register their interest and discuss how they can benefit from the offer.

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Call for tenders launched in Berlin
22.06.2020 - Germany Germany
The media regulator for the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region has launched a call for tenders for broadcasters wishing to acquire a DAB+ licence. The deadline for interested parties to submit their applications is Friday 17 July 2020.

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Former pirate Release Radio goes legal with DAB+ licence
21.06.2020 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Former pirate station Release FM has started broadcasting legally on DAB digital radio. Release Radio, now holders of an Ofcom licence, can be heard in parts of London, Surrey and Berkshire.

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