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The Spanish island in the European DAB
20.11.2017 - Spain![Spain Spain](/assets/flags/es-0105af8bcb0833ad75f5f014542361ab.gif)
Javier Sánchez (EBU): "As of today, the calendar for the deployment of the DAB in Spain is not yet established". Trying to slow down the implementation of DAB radio, or its evolution, the DAB+, clearly means on the threshold of the 21st century, swimming against the current, compared to what happens in the rest of the world.
(Gorka Zumeta) Read more
France has the means of leadership in digital radio
20.11.2017 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The WorldDAB World Assembly held in Paris is a chance for France. This is the sign that publishers and manufacturers around the world are ready to support the transformation of this media in France and to support the French pioneers of digital radio.
(Radio World) Read more
France: Media Council announces DAB+ expansion
20.11.2017 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
France wants to intensify the expansion of DAB +, the media council CSA announced at the WorldDAB conference in Paris. The ever-delayed start of the Muxe in Lille, Strasbourg and Lyon should start from next spring. First, the northern French Lille will be supplied.
(Radiowoche) Read more
South Tyrol Starts FM Sunsetting Next Month
20.11.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Radio listeners will by necessity use over-the-air DAB thereafter. The broadcasters in South Tyrol have the same problem as Norwegian broadcasters — an aging FM network that would cost a lot of money to upgrade.
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Final leads for local experiments on DAB+
18.11.2017 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Until the end of the year, experiments with DAB+ can take place at local level. In many places in our country, digital ether radio has been experimented on a local level since last year.
(Radio NL) Read more
DAB+ Trial Begins in Eindhoven
18.11.2017 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
In the Eindhoven region a new DAB+ trial has been started since this week under the name 'DAB + 4 Brainport'. The broadcasts on channel 8A in the Eindhoven region last until 1 January 2018.
(Mediamagazine NL) Read more
The Spanish island in the European DAB
18.11.2017 - Spain![Spain Spain](/assets/flags/es-0105af8bcb0833ad75f5f014542361ab.gif)
Javier Sánchez (EBU): "As of today, the calendar for the deployment of the DAB in Spain is not yet established". Trying to slow down the implementation of terrestrial digital radio, known as DAB radio, or its evolution, the DAB+, clearly means, at the threshold of the 21st century, swimming against the current, compared to what happens in the rest of the world.
Six new radios from £40 to £220: which do we recommend?
18.11.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
We’ve tested six radios from major brands, featuring DAB and DAB+ technology.
(Which?) Read more
Digital radio progress hailed at Belfast Media Festival
17.11.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Doing the DAB: Belfast was hailed as attendees spoke of their support of DAB, highlighting how local stations are using digital platforms to reach new audiences, and outlining plans for on-going innovation and investment in digital radio.
(Digital Radio) Read more
Ireland's Christmas FM to launch in the UK
17.11.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Christmas FM is launching on DAB in two areas of the UK, following years of temporary seasonal broadcasts on FM in Ireland. The UK version goes on the two Muxco multiplexes – which cover Liverpool, Cheshire, North Wales, Surrey and south London – and will launch on 28th November.
(Radio Today) Read more