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Privatradio-Mux in Eastern Poland started operation in Kielce at the beginning of March. Since the start of 2016 there has also been a test operation running in Szczawnica, Southern Poland. Polskie Radio has now established a DAB+ network in Poland, which supplies most of the major cities.

Geneva has launched the Touring S: a portable, FM/DAB+ radio with Bluetooth connectivity. It has also relaunched its ‘Classic’ series with a complete technical upgrade. Headline features include DAB/DAB+/FM radio, Bluetooth wireless streaming and touch controls.

Sonoro has just released its range-topping sonoroHiFi system in the UK. The all-purpose all-in-one system has FM, DAB and DAB+ tuners, CD player and wireless streaming via aptX Bluetooth.

Swiss audio brand Geneva Lab has unveiled a new range of portable radios. All Touring S radios have FM and DAB+ tuners, with built-in Bluetooth for wireless connectivity to mobile devices.

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to launch digital radio in 2018 and states that guidelines should be finalised before the start of a nationwide trial.

The new sonoroHiFi and sonoroSTEREO 2, both with FM, DAB and DAB+ tuners, CD player and wireless streaming via Bluetooth, convince on sound and optics.

T+A's latest SACD player, the MP 3100 HV, is bursting with modern tech, including DAB+ and streaming from services such as Tidal and Qobuz.

GfK has released the year's first DAB+ survey results, showing cumulative audience numbers for each station. The figures show that 3.6 million Australians, or 27% of the population in the five capital cities, listen to digital radio via DAB+ devices each week.

The German Commission on Licensing and Supervision (ZAK) has received four applications for the second nationwide DAB+ multiplex licence. Due to the number of applicants, ZAK has now launched its ‘Communications Procedure’, to determine whether any of the applicants - Digital Audio Broadcasting Platform, Absolut Digital, Media Broadcast Digital Radio and Radio digital GmgH - can agree on a joint application.

James Cridland gives his thoughts on how Radiodays Europe 2017 highlighted the successes of an industry driven by collaboration for common goals. One such example being the story from Norway, where the process of FM disconnection has begun, moving the country to a digital-only (DAB+) broadcasting system.