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Italy welcomes new DAB+ multiplex in Umbria
18.04.2019 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
Local broadcasters have switched on a new DAB+ multiplexer in the Umbria region of Italy. Members of the Aeranti-Corallo association of local radio and TV broadcasters activated the new MUX, “Radiofonia locale digitale Umbria,” which transmits on the 10C block. This latest local digital radio MUX, which is located in Colle della Trinità, carries content from stations including Max Radio Classic; Radio Blu; Radio Galileo; Radio Studio Delta; and Simply Radio.
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DAB+ transmissions start in Bavarian region of Allgäu
18.04.2019 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Regular DAB+ digital radio transmissions have now started in Allgäu, Germany, following an official launch ceremony attended by the President of the Bavarian State Center for New Media Siegfried Schneider. In 2020, Bavaria is expected to become the first German federal state in which all local VHF programs will also be broadcast in DAB+.
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Ofcom advertises DAB multiplex for the Channel Islands
18.04.2019 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Channel Islands are to gain their first commercial DAB multiplex shortly as Ofcom starts the process of awarding a licence.
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Ofcom invites application for commercial DAB multiplex in Channel Islands
17.04.2019 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Channel Islands are set to gain their first commercial DAB multiplex shortly as Ofcom starts the process of awarding a licence. The regulator has invited applications to provide the service, with a closing date of July 17th 2019. The regulator says it hopes to award the licence as early as October 2019, or as soon as practicable thereafter.
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Toyota Camry Saloon (2019 - ) review
17.04.2019 - Toyota WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Toyota Camry comes with DAB as standard in the UK.
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Mazda 3 2019 Range Review
17.04.2019 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
The new Mazda 3 comes with DAB+ as standard in Australia.
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DAB+ in Saarland: Landesmedienanstalt issues call for tender for transmission capacities
17.04.2019 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
The State Media Authority of Saarland has issued a call for tender for DAB+ transmission capacities on the frequency block 11C.
Private radio broadcasters, telemedia providers and platform providers may apply. The application deadline is 12 May 2019.
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Well-priced C5 Aircross to lead Citroen reboot
17.04.2019 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
The new C5 Aircross comes with DAB+ as standard in Australia.
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New Skoda Scala hatch here in a year
17.04.2019 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
The new Skoda Scalanow hatchback is available in Australia starting from the second quarter of 2020 and includes DAB+ as an option.
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5G not a viable replacement for DAB+ and broadcasting
17.04.2019According to the BBC World Service Head of Digital Radio Development Ruxandra Obreja, 5G will be suitable for internet and video, but it will have a shorter coverage reach than DAB+ and therefore require more transmitters than DAB+.
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