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Italy: First FM stations off, focus on DAB +
15.11.2017 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
The first FM stations will be released in Italy this year. It concerns support stations at six locations in the province of South Tyrol. In November 2018 another seven locations will follow. According to the RAS, owner of the channels, many listeners have already switched to DAB +, which means that FM can go out.
(Radio NL) Read more
South Tyrol decides on FM shutdown
15.11.2017 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Since the DAB transmission networks of the RAS reach 99.3 percent of the South Tyrol population, the South Tyrolean state government has approved the plan for FM shutdown.
(Radioszene) Read more
DAB+ Networks Progress in South Tyrol, Germany and France
15.11.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
KG and MEDIA BROADCAST Digital Radio GmbH) was confirmed as the new platform provider of the second nationwide DAB multiplex, reports radioszene.de.
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Operator found for second digital radio multiplex
15.11.2017 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Antenne Deutschland becomes the new platform provider of the second nationwide DAB multiplex. This was decided by the committee chairmen's conference (GVK) of the media authorities on 6 June.
(Golem.de) Read more
Digital radio further expanded - FM shutdown plan of the RAS approved by the state government
14.11.2017 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
As the DAB transmission networks of RAS reach 99.3 percent of the South Tyrol population, the state government has approved the plan to switch off VHF transmitters.
(Ras.bz.it) Read more
Second DAB + Bundesmux: Antenne Deutschland confirmed as platform provider
14.11.2017 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
In its meeting in Munich today, the committee of chairpersons' meeting of media organizations confirmed Antenne Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG as the new platform provider of the second nationwide DAB + multiplex.
(Radioszene.de) Read more
Second nationwide DAB + multiplex: GVK confirms Antenne Deutschland
14.11.2017 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
In its meeting in Munich today, the committee of chairpersons' meeting of media organizations confirmed Antenne Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG as the new platform provider of the second nationwide DAB + multiplex.
(Radiowoche.de) Read more
RNT: SIRTI PROPOSALS TO ACCELERATE DEPLOYMENT
14.11.2017 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
SIRTI welcomes the roadmap announced by the CSA (the launch of two calls for applications between 2018 and 2019, each covering 15 major French cities) and makes proposals for a massive deployment of the RNT in major French cities now until 2020.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
Kia's new Stinger grand tourer goes on sale in the UK
14.11.2017 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
In GT-Line S and GT S guise the front seats are also ventilated, while the outer rear seats are heated. The interior comes with a range of leather and aluminium-effect accents, a head-up display, DAB radio, Bluetooth, and all cars get front and rear USB ports.
(Motor1.com UK) Read more
FM shutdown in Troms and Finnmark in December
14.11.2017 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
All national channels will stop sending on FM 13th of December in Troms and Finnmark. According to the Digital Radio Survey from Kantar Media, most listeners are already digital. 1.9 million Norwegians hear digital radio every day, with DAB as the most widely used platform.
(Bodoposten.no) Read more