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Second DAB+ radio network for the French-speaking Switzerland
18.02.2013 - Switzerland
The Western Switzerland receives a second platform for the digital transmission of radio programs. The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) Romandie SA Medias on 12 February 2013 issued the technical approval (radio license) to operate a DAB transmitter network.
SIRTI - Reform of Audiovisual allocate frequencies equally
18.02.2013 - France
Under the bill on the reform of broadcasting, SIRTI pleaded for distribution " equal frequencies in radio "and broadened up to independent operators. It also wants the government clearly positioned on the RNT.
2SER launches LGBTI digital pop-up station
18.02.2013 - Australia
Star Observer Digital is a collaboration between 2SER, The Star Observer and Joy94.9 (Melbourneʼs gay and lesbian community radio station).
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Radio listeners get a Valentine's Day treat
18.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Broadcast Minister Ed Vaizey said: “Boosting local coverage for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire means the excellent range of local DAB digital radio stations can be received by even more listeners, at home and in their car.”
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Digital Radio UK/BBC "endless dove" by RKCR/Y&R
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Digital Radio UK, the DAB radio body, and the BBC have launched a music video to coincide with Valentine's Day.
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New DAB Switch-on in UK Adds 1.8M Potential Listeners
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Bletchley Park, UK - Feb 14, 2013 - The new DAB radio transmitters for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire are now on the air, meaning 1.8 million listeners in the area can receive local DAB stations for the first time.
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Digital One applys for Northern Ireland TX
15.02.2013 - Ireland
According to Digital One, these transmitters would provide indoor coverage to 74% of households, and 70% of the road network, in Northern Ireland.
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Radio listeners get a Valentine's Day treat
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Broadcast Minister Ed Vaizey said: “Boosting local coverage for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire means the excellent range of local DAB digital radio stations can be received by even more listeners, at home and in their car.”
(Leighton Buzzard Today) Read more
Bletchley Park hosts digital radio switch-on
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom
People will be able to listen to digital radio on a DAB radio set, online, on smartphone apps, on TVF or even in their car with the help of an adapter. The service will be provided by four transmitters across the region, inlcuding one at Bow Brickhill.
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Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire local radio gets digital service
15.02.2013Nearly two million people across three counties can hear local radio stations on digital services for the first time from Thursday. The new Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire service was switched on at 08:46 GMT at Bletchley Park.
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