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11 DAB+ radio programs will start in 2018 in Vienna
16.12.2017 - Austria![Austria Austria](/assets/flags/at-67390350decbc62c0b08d941a5e8d93c.gif)
For the first time, the media authority KommAustria has granted approval in Austria for the regular operation of a multiplex platform for digital terrestrial radio in DAB+. The license, effective April 3, 2018, goes to RTG Radio Technikum GmbH for a period of 10 years; it will initially carry 11 radio programs as well as an electronic program guide and, if required, a hazard warning service in the Greater Vienna area and in parts of Vienna's surrounding area a technical reach of around 2.25 million people will spread.
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Sangean Survivor DAB
15.12.2017 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
This receiver can operate with three modes of energy: a manual dynamo, a solar panel and, of course, a rechargeable lithium battery. It also offers a USB plug (convenient to charge your phone for example), a lamp and even a LED Flash to send an SOS.
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Norway switches off FM radio for public broadcasting
15.12.2017 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
National broadcasters across the Scandinavian country will now only broadcast using digital audio, which allows for better sound quality and more channels at a fraction of the cost.
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Norway becomes the first country to switch off FM signal
15.12.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Norway has become the first country in the world to shut down national broadcasts on its FM radio network. From now on all the state broadcaster's radio programmes can only be heard via DAB."
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Onkyo TX-8250 review
15.12.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Onkyo TX-8250 has access to Spotify, DAB radio, and sockets catering for all sources, with built-in stereo amplification, and numerous streaming solutions.
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DAB+ programs coming to Austria in 2018
15.12.2017 - Austria![Austria Austria](/assets/flags/at-67390350decbc62c0b08d941a5e8d93c.gif)
A regular DAB+ multiplex has been announced for Austria – with the licence being effective from April 2018 is expected. The license for the regional multiplex which will cover 2.25 million people in Greater Vienna was awarded to RTG Radio Technikum GmbH for a period of 10 years. Initially 11 radio programmes will be transmitted as well as an electronic program guide (EPG) and, if required, a hazard warning service. An announcement about a regular national multiplex is expected in Q1 2018.
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Norway officially scraps FM radio in favor of digital broadcasting
15.12.2017 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
The last FM transmitters of government radio services, in Troms and Finnmark in the country's most remote northern areas, shut down on Thursday. The nationwide change to DAB, or digital audio broadcasting, took nearly one year.
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Norway officially scraps FM radio in favour of digital broadcasting
15.12.2017 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Norway became the first country to end FM radio service, and is now relying on digital broadcasting.
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Norway first country to switch off FM radio
15.12.2017 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Norway on Wednesday completed its transition to digital radio, becoming the first country in the world to shut down national broadcasts of its FM radio network.
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Norway Completes Transition to Digital Audio Broadcasting
14.12.2017 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Norway has completed a nearly year-long transition to digital radio, becoming the first country in the world to shut down national broadcasts of its analog FM radio network and move to DAB.
(ARRL) Read more