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Digital Radio brand VQ launch collection with Laura Ashley
29.08.2018 - VQ - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
British audio brand VQ and Laura Ashley the iconic textile design brand today announce a collaboration to create a range of audio and tech products, starting with a vintage styled DAB Digital Radio & Bluetooth Speaker – Hepburn Mk II.
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WorldCast Audemat to launch DAB Probe at IBC2018
29.08.2018 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The new Audemat DAB Probe will be launched at IBC2018 and is Worldcast’s flagship product for monitoring DAB signal quality and service continuity, at the transmitter site or in a coverage area. According to Worldcast, the Audemat DAB Probe enables remote monitoring of a set list of channels and allows users to verify the conformity of their DAB network with both legislation and their broadcasting needs.
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AVT Multiplexer used for Hessen Digital Radio
29.08.2018 - AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Hessen Digital Radio began operation of its second broadcasting network Hessen Nord on Channel 6A on 29 June, with the use of the AVT MAGIC DABMUX Go Multiplexer, with up to 20 stations being able to connect. The device will be on show at AVT's booth (Hall 8, E76) next week's IBC exhibition in Amsterdam.
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France's CSA published the outcome of the metropolitan consultation
28.08.2018 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The Conseil superieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) call for applications for new DAB+ national multiplexes in France followed the results of a public consultation that began last year. The outcome of that consultation shaped a call for application reserved for radio editors, with part of the resource being available for non radio services and the confirmation on the distribution of coverage over the ensuring two years.
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Tests of the new local DAB+ multiplex in Warsaw
28.08.2018 - Poland![Poland Poland](/assets/flags/pl-71565849aa0e8a6f892f1f8fd203a95a.gif)
In Warsaw, a local pilot multiplex of digital radio in DAB+ technology was launched. Ultimately, the MUX will include the local local broadcasters, including Radio Kolor, or Muzo.fm, and broadcasters nationwide like Radio Maryja, and also for the first time in the Internet segment like Radiojazz.fm.
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Romania consults on DAB+ frequencies award procedure
28.08.2018 - Romania![Romania Romania](/assets/flags/ro-046957c7dcaf33a03f76eef41404de10.gif)
Romania's telecommunications authority ANCOM will conduct a public consultation ahead of auctioning the rights for the operation of one national DAB+ terrestrial digital audio broadcasting multiplex in the 223-230 MHz band (TV channel 12) and of one national T-DAB+ terrestrial digital audio broadcasting multiplex or 36 regional multiplexes in the 216-223 MHz band (TV channel 11).
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ANCOM invites Romanian public for submissions on new DAB+ proposal
28.08.2018 - Romania![Romania Romania](/assets/flags/ro-046957c7dcaf33a03f76eef41404de10.gif)
The Romanian National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has published a tender document for public consultation that will oversee the introduction of DAB+ multiplexes in the country. Submissions can be made until 24 September, after which ANCOM will make recommended modifications to the intial proposal and establish a calendar for later action.
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Flemish station Radio Nostalgie goes on DAB+
28.08.2018 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
Flemish station Radio Nostalgie has gone on air via DAB+ from Tuesday, and can be heard via the digital ether network of niemeer operator Norkring on channel 11A. The third-party operator recently expanded the number of support transmitters of this network to 18.
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First DAB+ station in UAE
27.08.2018 - United Arab Emirates![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](/assets/flags/ae-200483b5dfde1433b0a5f4623ee65c7d.gif)
Iconic radio station Capital Radio is set to become the first DAB+ station in the United Arab Emirates. The station was on air in Abu Dhabi for 20 years from 1979 before closing. The station will first run on online radio from 2 September, before DAB+ and FM services follow after a few months.
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New DAB+ multiplex launched in Warsaw
24.08.2018 - Poland![Poland Poland](/assets/flags/pl-71565849aa0e8a6f892f1f8fd203a95a.gif)
Polish broadcast operator BCAST launched a new DAB+ multiplex in Warsaw on 24 August, which will include local radio stations including Radio Kolor or Muzo.fm, as well as national broadcasters, like Radio Maryja, and also for the first time internet stations such as Radiojazz.fm.
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