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Engineer Abdullah Al Balushi, Assistant Undersecretary for Technical Affairs at the Ministry of Information, said that the transmitters were provided with the digital headend system from the French company Digidia, the radio broadcasting system from the German company Rohde & Schwarz, the antenna system from the German company Kathrein - all well-known companies internationally. He explained that the new studios feature DAB+ technology, which displays information on the screen of radio receivers’ devices, ensures exceptional sound quality, provides more opportunities to choose stations, creates revenue opportunities, and also has the feature of targeted advertisements.

The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today inaugurated the main studio of the Bahrain TV News Centre and the private radio channels building at the Ministry of Information premises in Isa Town. The project's opening coincides with the launch of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) technology, considered the third and most modern generation of broadcasting systems.

His Excellency Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Minister of Information, said that the launch of DAB+ alongside the opening of private radio studios by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, represents a significant qualitative leap in radio work in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The new broadcasting system provides multiple capabilities to increase broadcasting horizons and the extent of radio coverage.

On the North Sea between Hallig Hooge and Friedrichskoog-Spitze, radio listeners now have even better access to NDR radio programmes - and in even better quality. NDR's DAB+ expansion continues to make progress - this time with a new transmitter in Garding. People living there as well as holiday guests can listen to their favourite programmes everywhere in stable quality with clear sound - not only in the car.

Launceston is set to become the 11th Australian city to get DAB+ Digital Radio. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) are now calling for public submissions on proposed changes to Tasmania’s radio spectrum – which would see the launch of digital radio in Launceston. The ABC have been conducting test DAB+ transmissions in Launceston since June 2023, and say they now hope to make the service permanent. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA), which represents Launceston stations City Park Radio, Way FM and Print Radio Tasmania, says they and their member stations are looking forward to launching on DAB+ as a “priority”.

From 4 September, Radio Bollerwagen can also be received via DAB+ in Dresden, Chemnitz and Freiberg. This means that the party station of the ffn media group from Hanover is now also represented in local multiplexes in eastern Germany for the first time. "Saxony is one of the most important radio markets in the east. We are looking forward to reaching new target groups digitally in Dresden, Chemnitz and Freiberg ", says Harald Gehrung, CEO of the ffn-mediengruppe.

From 1 September, a new radio station can be heard on the digital airwaves (DAB+): Qmusic 90s & 00s. DPG Media's radio station with non-stop music from the 90s and 00s can be heard via DAB+ on channel 9C and via the Internet. Previously, JOE 70s & 80s could be heard on this channel. This radio station can now be heard nationwide via FM under the name JOE and thus moves to channel 11C in the digital ether.

Another interview with WorldDAB members exhibiting at IBC2023, and this time Joe D’Angelo, SVP Broadcast Radio and Digital Audio at Xperi tells us they'll be showcasing their DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal and DTS AutoStage video service, Powered by TiVo in the new BMW 5 series.

At midnight on 31 August, the deadline for applications to the tender for DAB+ networks closed. The Authority received applications from nine entities, six of which have deposited a cash guarantee in an amount allowing them to compete for nationwide networks (the first phase of the auction). The auction itself is scheduled to take place during October and will be conducted in four auction phases. "We are pleased with the interest shown in the auction of frequencies for the operation of commercial DAB+ networks, which is considerable, especially in terms of national networks," said Marek Ebert, the ČTÚ chairman.

The nine national commercial radio stations that obtained FM and DAB licences through an auction last summer can start broadcasting on their new frequency(ies) from today. DPG Media, Business Nieuws Radio, Financial News Radio, Mediahuis and Talpa Radio have until 1 December 2023 to actually use these frequencies for their broadcasts. The licences have a total term of 12 years (2023-2035).