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Broadcasters press for in-car digital reception
18.06.2015 - Germany
Initiatives to replace FM with digital radio are speeding up across Europe, but the auto industry has been slow to follow suit in the car, broadcast executives say. That may be about to change as countries review the future of FM and begin switching off the nearly 80 year old radio platform.
(AutomotiveIT International) Read more
NPO Hopes to Expand its DAB+ Programming
17.06.2015 - Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO) - Netherlands
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO has plans to expand its DAB+ offerings over the next four years. Currently, NPO has 10 programs available via DAB+ including Radio 1, Radio 2, 3FM, Radio 4, Radio 5, Radio 6 Soul & Jazz, Alternative 3FM, Radio 1 Extra, FunX and Radio Top 2000. The plan is to eventually expand the number of programs to 15.
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Geneva Unveils AeroSphère Multi-room Music System
17.06.2015 - Switzerland
Swiss manufacturer Geneva has debuted its new AeroSphère multi-source multi-room music system, which features wireless active speakers in two sizes together with an optional network-connected entertainment module that adds CD, DAB/DAB+, FM radio and a further line-in to the setup.
(HiddenWires) Read more
Expanded distribution of radio stations on DAB+ in Hamburg
17.06.2015 - Germany
Network operator Media Broadcast have extended the number of DAB+ services available in Hamburg.
(Die Welt) Read more
Patrice Gelinet, French Regulator: “The CSA is absolutely committed to DAB+”
17.06.2015 - France
Yesterday's consultation on DAB+ was a success, with representatives from radio stations under the remit of the "comité territorial de l’audiovisuel" in Lyon, as well as from the NRJ radio group, Radio France and Lagardère... Radio France plans to launch two stations on DAB+ in Strasbourg.
(La Lettre Pro de la Radio) Read more
ARD and Germany Radio put on hybrid strategy
16.06.2015 - Germany
ARD, Deutschlandradio and the private radio stations have joined forces with Radio Player Germany on radioplayer.de. From June 16 the streams of the ARD radio waves are added. ARD foresees to make the programs both receivable via digital terrestrial radio (DAB+) and via Internet streaming.
(Bayern Digital Radio) Read more
Expat radio Radio X goes DAB+
16.06.2015 - Belgium
Radio X CEO Paul Heath: "By broadcasting on DAB we are providing an ideal platform for our listeners and future listeners."
(Expatica Belguim) Read more
Radio, the broadcaster BR Heimat arrives in South Tyrol
16.06.2015 - Italy
The Bavarian radio station BR Heimat arrives in South Tyrol from today (June 15), thanks to RAS, lovers of popular music of the Germanic, and its many interpreters of South Tyrol, will receive the station's signal on the whole territory through DAB+ digital radio.
(Radiotelevisione Azienda Speciale) Read more
MEDIA BROADCAST will start regional digital radio multiplex for Hamburg
16.06.2015 - Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany
MEDIA BROADCAST, leading full-service provider in the broadcasting and media industry and operators of digital radio transmitter networks, strengthen the dissemination of the new digital radio stations in the regions and will start on 17 June 2015 a multiplex in Hamburg in the new DAB+ standard.
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DAB+ digital radio passes the 2-million mark
16.06.2015 - SRG SSR WorldDAB Member - Switzerland
In June, sales of DAB+ digital radios in Switzerland passed the 2-million mark. To say thank-you, MCDT is teaming up with radio stations and specialist dealers to launch a nationwide competition. The main prize is a private showcase with soul singer Seven – high up in the air on a DAB+ radio tower. A total of 300 DAB+ radios in the "2 million" anniversary design are also up for grabs.
(MCDT) Read more
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