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Three stations join new DAB+ multiplex in Polish city of Wrocław
28.11.2018 - BCAST WorldDAB Member - PolandFollowing the launch of a new DAB+ multiplex in Wrocław, three new stations have been added to enable digital radio transmissions.
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South Africa on the right path to digitisation
27.11.2018 - South AfricaLed by Mr Ndumiso Dana, a delegation of representatives of the South African regulator ICASA, have just completed a tour visiting Germany, Norway, the UK and Australia to discuss digital sound broadcasting and the many and varied aspects of planning to launch permanent services.
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BAI commitment to DAB welcomed by trial operator in Republic of Ireland
27.11.2018 - IrelandÉirdab, operator of the DAB trial in Cork, has welcomed the BAI’s Strategy Statement for 2017-19 to review the potential for digital audio broadcasting, which sets out an undertaking to commission an independent expert review of the future for DAB in Ireland.
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Leading French broadcasters opting for DAB+
26.11.2018 - FranceThe leading French private radio stations have all shown interest in acquiring a licence allowing them to broadcast DAB+ following the call from application from the CSA in November 2018. This will allow them to cover more territory, benefit from improved signal continuity and provide listeners with a better listening experience.
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CSA welcomes small-scale DAB applications in major cities until mid-January
26.11.2018 - FranceThe call for applications for small-scale DAB broadcasting licences applies to the cities of Paris, Marseille and Nice as well as surrounding areas. Applications must be submitted no later than January 16, 2019.
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The time is right for DAB+ in Germany
26.11.2018 - Germany"The digitisation of the radio is unstoppable. The wide range of programs and equipment available, along with the improved listening quality are clearly in favour of DAB+" says Hans-Joachim Kamp, chairman of the supervisory board of the Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH of gfu.
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DAB+ is the way forward for radio in France
26.11.2018 - FranceDespite trailing behind some of its European counterparts, the roll-out of DAB+ in France is expected to reach 20% population coverage by December 2019, at which point manufacturers will be required to include DAB+ chips within their radios.
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DAB+ radio worthy of the 21st century
25.11.2018 - FranceRadio RTL, RTL 2 and Fun Radio, RMC and BFM Business (NextRadioTV), Radio Classique, and Europe 1 all announced the submission of their applications to broadcast in DAB+, which will be available in Lyon and Strasbourg from December. DAB+ will broaden the radio landscape, particularly in cities with fewer radio stations.
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DAB+ launches in Serbia
23.11.2018 - SerbiaSerbia has become the latest country to launch DAB+ following a launch ceremony attended by country officials and broadcasters at the Avala emission station. The digital radio network in Serbia will be expanded over the next year as Serbia continues its journey to the digitisation of radio.
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DAB+ experiencing tremendous growth
23.11.2018 - FranceAs of January, manufacturers and automotive suppliers in France will likely be required to integrate DAB+ in radio sets as well as cars.
The French union of independent radios, longtime backer of DAB+, calls for a clear positioning of public service broadcaster Radio France on the matter.
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