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80s and 90s stations are the current DAB+ flavour
08.11.2022 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
The 80s and 90s stations for KIIS, Mix, 96FM and GOLD continue to be at the top of the totals for the five metro areas with 374,000 and 376,000 listeners respectively.
Tik Tok trending (310,000), OLDSKOOL HITS 90’s (297,000) and RnB Fridays (293,000) round out the top five.
In Sydney KIIS 90s leads the DAB+ stations with 183,000 from iHeartAustralia on 144,000 and Tik Tok Trending with 139,000.
(radioinfo) Read more
Radio West Norfolk launches on DAB
05.11.2022 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
After two years online Radio West Norfolk has launched on DAB in King’s Lynn.
Simon Rowe, Radio West Norfolk director and the presenter of breakfast, said: “I have always believed radio should be a voice for the community. When I first set up the station for Smart Speakers and mobile phones, I wanted to make sure it reflected what this area is interested in, was concerned about, and enjoys doing. We will continue doing that and making sure everyone knows what is happening on their door-step thanks to our great mix of presenters who enjoy chatting to our listeners and playing songs to sing-along to every day.”
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Cardiff DAB multiplex launched
04.11.2022 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Cardiff small-scale DAB multiplex has launched using a three-site single-frequency network.
It aims to cover over half a million adults in and around Cardiff and currently has ten radio services with more joining soon.
The current line-up comprises Aspen Waite Radio, Gaydio, Gorgeous Radio, Like One, Nation 80s, Sangam, Sound Radio, Tomorrowland OWR, Voice of Islam and local community station Radio Cardiff.
Chris Hurst, director of Cardiff DAB Ltd, commented: “We are really pleased to offer a broadcast platform for radio stations who wish to reach an audience across south Wales and around Cardiff."
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Fylde Coast Radio moves to DAB in Blackpool
04.11.2022 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Fylde Coast Radio has been broadcasting on the internet for six years and can now be heard on DAB around the area after officially switching on Tuesday (November 1). A number of established and new radio stations have been set up on DAB after Fun Coast Digital, a non-profit community interest group led by former Radio Wave broadcaster Alistair Clarke, was granted an Ofcom digital licence in the summer, with a mission to bring community broadcasting to the Fylde coast.
(Blackpool Gazette) Read more
OÜI FM and Vibration arrive in Pays de la Loire
04.11.2022 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
Digital terrestrial radio (DAB+) continues to expand throughout the French regions. After Orléans, Poitiers, Tours and La Rochelle, DAB+ is continuing its deployment and will arrive in the Pays de la Loire region from 7 November with Vibration in Angers and OÜI FM in Le Mans. The radio offer is expanding and is accessible in better quality.
(La Lettre Pro de la Radio) Read more
32 applications for fourth round of UK small-scale DAB licensing
03.11.2022 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
UK media regulator Ofcom has published the applications received for the small-scale DAB multiplex licences advertised under the fourth round of the rollout.
A total of 32 round-four applications for the 29 small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences advertised were received.
16 of the areas have one application, whilst eight received two. The applications are now being assessed against the Ofcom-specific statutory criteria with decisions expected in the coming months.
(Radio Today UK) Read more
Radio Potsdam increases coverage
03.11.2022 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Radio Potsdam is increasing its terrestrial coverage. From 3 November, the private station will be broadcast via digital radio DAB+ on channel 12D for large parts of Berlin and Brandenburg. Previously, the Berlin mux was broadcast on channel 7B. This can only be received poorly in Potsdam itself, while channel 12D from Berlin's Schäferberg also broadcasts to the capital of Brandenburg.
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Schlager Radio plans DAB+ launch in Lower Saxony
03.11.2022 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
The private station Schlager Radio wants to start terrestrial broadcasting on DAB+ in another federal state. As the broadcaster announces on its website, digital terrestrial broadcasting is also planned in Lower Saxony from 2023 - in addition to Saxony. Saxony and Lower Saxony would be the 11th and 12th federal states in which the pop station can be received on DAB+.
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Four new DAB+ sites in November
02.11.2022 - Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
BR continues to improve DAB+ reception in Bavaria by densifying the state-wide and three regional DAB networks. On 4 November, the sites at Pegnitz (Oberfranken) and Fuchsmühl (Oberpfalz) will begin broadcasting DAB+ signals. On 11 November, the transmitter near Neustadt am Main (Unterfranken) will follow. The commissioning of the DAB+ transmitter for the city of Schweinfurt (Unterfranken) is planned for 18 November.
(Bayerischer Rundfunk) Read more
DAB in Spain, getting closer? Tender goes to the Constitutional Court
02.11.2022 - Spain![Spain Spain](/assets/flags/es-0105af8bcb0833ad75f5f014542361ab.gif)
Jaime Rodríguez Díez, lawyer - partner at Díez & Romeo Abogados, shares the latest news on the state of DAB in Spain.
Between September and October 2022, the Constitutional Court has admitted 16 Appeals for Protection (Recursos de Amparo) filed by several radio broadcasters against the refusal to award digital terrestrial sound broadcasting (DAB) licences. This is a step forward with regard to the situation of DAB.
(Panorama Audiovisual) Read more