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French media regulator publishes frequency allocations for central and southern France
03.08.2020 - France
The CSA has published the list of broadcasters that will be allocated DAB+ frequencies in Clermont Ferrand and Limoges (central France), as well as Montpellier, Nîmes and Perpignan (southern France). The selected stations will be able to broadcast on DAB+ starting from Q1 2022.
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Growing adoption of DAB+ throughout Europe
30.07.2020 - Italy
The number of DAB+ services across the continent continues to grow steadily as more countries shift to DAB+ digital radio. This article presents an overview of the state of DAB+ across Europe.
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New applications submitted for DAB+ frequencies in Berlin and Brandenburg
29.07.2020 - Germany
Six broadcasters have applied for DAB+ frequencies in Berlin and Brandenburg - these are Radio Paradiso, Fußball FanRadio Berlin, Nice mix, Pure FM and Energy and Freies BürgerRadio Slubfurt.
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Radio Metro signs frame agreement with Paneda for DAB systems
29.07.2020 - Paneda WorldDAB Member - Sweden
- Norway 
The agreement covers up to six complete DAB systems with encoders and multiplexers. Three of the systems are already in operation, and the others will follow by the end of the year.
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Bauer Media launches dedicated LGBTQ+ pop-up radio station across the UK
29.07.2020 - United Kingdom
Bauer Media is launching Hits Radio Pride – a new dedicated LGBTQ+ pop-up radio station for six months on 28 August. The station will be available across various locations in the UK, including England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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New opportunities with launch of second national mux, says National German Radio
28.07.2020 - Germany
Highlighting the continuous growth of DAB+ radio in Germany, National German Radio's Managing Director Erwin Linnenbach says there will be even more opportunities for broadcasters after the pandemic, while listeners across the country will benefit from an increasingly diverse offering.
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WorldDAB member focus - NXP
28.07.2020 -
- NXP Semiconductors
WorldDAB Member
- Netherlands 
NXP offer a complete product portfolio for car infotainment systems. The company has developed a special reception improvement algorithm for DAB using two antennas, which makes it possible to increase the DAB reception radius compared to standard MRC (maximum ratio combining) algorithms, and significantly reduce frequent blends and audio mutes.
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DAB+ is the future says National German Radio CEO
28.07.2020 - Germany
According to the National German Radio's managing director Erwin Linnenbach, broadcasters that choose to focus on FM services will not be in a position to compete with their DAB+ counterparts in a few years, while the opportunities related to the launch of Germany's second national commercial multiplex will also increase following the pandemic.
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France's leading radio groups announce joint venture for digital radio broadcasts
28.07.2020 - Radio France WorldDAB Member - France
Public and private radio groups Radio France, Lagardère News, Les Indés Radios and Groupe M6 have announced the creation of a joint initiative offering a free digital interface for the distribution of digital radio and audio content.
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Leeds DAB Radio set up to apply for new multiplex
27.07.2020 - United Kingdom
Leeds DAB Radio - created by Dee Radio Group, community radio station Fever FM and small-scale Trial operator Niocast Digital - has made public its plans to to join the Leeds Small Scale DAB multiplex. According to the CEO of Fever FM, small-scale DAB will allow them to further develop the brand in ways which weren’t possible on a single channel.
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