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RPR1 switches to DAB+ throughout Rhineland-Palatinate
13.12.2017 - Germany Germany
The private radio station RPR1 can now also be received via DAB+ throughout Rhineland-Palatinate, with the current transfer not yet at the final stage, confirmed by the station's spokesperson.

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Norway switches off last FM transmitters
13.12.2017 - Netherlands Netherlands
On Wednesday, Norway has switched off the last FM channels, as DAB+ has become the standard.

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Norway first country to switch off FM radio
13.12.2017 - Norway Norway
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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Digital radio network in Bavaria expanded to 48 DAB + transmitter locations
13.12.2017 - Germany Germany
Bayerischer Rundfunk will be expanding its Bavaria-wide DAB+ transmitter network to a total of 48 locations on 14 December with a new transmitter at Wallberg, Tegernsee.

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DAB+ Progress in Canberra and Ukraine
12.12.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Australia's ABC is now broadcasting on DAB+ permanently in Canberra, while WorldDAB reports progress in the Ukraine for a DAB pilot project.

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Two new DAB+ programs in Hamburg from 2018
12.12.2017 - Germany Germany
In Hamburg, two more digital radio programs will start in the coming year via DAB+, with TIDE.radio broadcasting on channel 11C in January, while another program was approved last week with PELI ONE Urban Black Music Radio.

(Radiowoche) Read more

Norway becomes 1st country to ban FM radio broadcasting
12.12.2017 - India India
Norway has become the first country to ban FM radio, in favour for DAB+. Compared to FM radio broadcasting, DAB+ offers a wider range of broadcasting options and greater sound quality.

(Jagran Josh) Read more

Italy's South Tyrol begins FM switch off
12.12.2017 - Italy Italy
The switch to DAB means RAS can now cover 99.5 percent of the population with 22 digital radio programs and only 84 transmitters. “For us, DAB is 19 times more efficient than FM,” said Georg Plattner, RAS general manager.

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DAB+ listening figures up in Norway
12.12.2017 - Norway Norway
Radio listening numbers presented today by the Norwegian Media Authority show an overall stable development since September for the national channels. The proportion listening daily to national radio has increased from 61.4% in October to 62.2% in November. This represents a marginal increase of 0.8% last month.

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Getting the best out of DAB on Norway's roads
12.12.2017 - Norway Norway
Paul Sommerlund, general manager of the Bilstereo Specialist, advocates the use of DAB+ in Norway, and answers questions on the transition to digital audio broadcasting.

(iFinnmark) Read more