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More space for DAB + radio programs in Switzerland
20.12.2017 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
The Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) released an additional DAB + frequency block each on 20 December 2017 for German, French and Italian Switzerland.
(Schweiz Magazine) Read more
Forces Radio BFBS Launches On DAB+
19.12.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Forces Radio BFBS is returning to national DAB digital radio next year on January 24.
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BFBS returns to national coverage via DAB+
19.12.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Forces Radio BFBS is joining Sound Digital’s almost-national DAB multiplex nine months after leaving D1. It’ll return on January 24th with a new schedule, after listeners told the station how they missed it when it left the national platform earlier this year.
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Rock Sport Radio returns to Scotland on DAB
19.12.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
A new radio station has launched this week in central Scotland, broadcasting sport and rock music on DAB digital radio.
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LPR Hessen welcomes HDR considerations on DAB+ development in northern and eastern Hesse
19.12.2017 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
At its meeting on 18 December 2017, the assembly of the LPR Hessen dealt with the expansion situation of DAB + in Hesse. Sandra Bischoff, Managing Director of HDR, gave the committee an overview of the supply of Hesse with DAB + programs.
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RTR has awarded first DAB+ licence
19.12.2017 - Austria![Austria Austria](/assets/flags/at-67390350decbc62c0b08d941a5e8d93c.gif)
Austrian regulator RTR has awarded the first licence for DAB digital radio. The ten-year licence has been awarded to the technology provider RTG Radio Technikum, which starting from 3 April will broadcast 11 DAB radio channels in Vienna.
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DAB+ rollout in Wallonia another step closer
19.12.2017 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
The federal government of Wallonia has approved a proposal to amend the law allowing commercial radio stations to broadcast via DAB+.
(Radio NL) Read more
2018 Ford Edge review: Endura first look
19.12.2017 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
It has the ability to stream Bluetooth or auxiliary inputs and also comes with DAB+ digital radio.
(Car Advice) Read more
More DAB+ capacity made available in Flanders
19.12.2017 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
In Flanders, more capacity for DAB+ will be available this summer, as announced by Belgian Minister Sven Gatz.
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New DAB+ transmitter for BR network in Dingolfing
19.12.2017 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Bayerischer Rundfunk will launch a DAB+ transmitter facility in Dingolfing, Lower Bavaria, on 20 December. It is the 49th location for the Bavaria-wide transmitter network on channel 11D.
(Radio Woche) Read more