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On 11th January at 11.11.11am  FM signal will be switched off in the Nordland region and radio will be broadcast via DAB+ instead. Communication Manager Mari Hagerup for Digitalradio Norway says "DAB coverage in Nordland will maintain high standards and that they are ready for the digital transition."

The new third generation Ruark Audio R2 is updated with new features. In addition to digital radio, dual alarm function or analogue connections the latest model now offers multiroom capabilities via Wi-Fi.

The number of local broadcasters in the Netherlands who broadcast via DAB+ is growing steadily. Recently local broadcasters Exxact FM (Barendrecht) and Radio City Delft have begun transmitting via DAB+. Both of these stations use the DAB+ network Omroep Vlaardingen

The RAS has further expanded the reception of digital radio DAB+ radio stations in South Tyrol. The RAS aims to begin switching off FM transmitters towards the end of 2017.

Reception of regional public and commercial stations via DAB+ has improved greatly in the Utrecht region

The electrical power operator Haugland Kraft in the south west of Norway will start DAB+ transmissions soon. Haugaland kraft will act as a network operator with its own transmitter network and will offer capacity in their DAB multiplexer to a number of local radio stations.

The Giulia QV will feature a high level of standard equipment, including a full leather cabin with snug-fitting sports seats, a high-end multimedia system with sat nav, digital radio and the latest in connectivity as well as a comprehensive suite of active safety systems such as automated emergency braking, lane departure and forward collision warnings.

Following consultation, the CSA has decided to revise the schedule of calls for candidacy to allocate DAB+ frequencies in France. Three major calls for applications are now planned: the first two, in July 2018 and at the latest in July 2019, will each focus on "fifteen zones centered on agglomerations of more than 175,000 inhabitants" and with a small number of local areas. The third call, envisaged mid-2018 this time will concern frequencies at the national level.

Updates from the Netherlands, Germany and Latvia on the expansion of DAB+. Reception of DAB+ for both commercial and public radio has recently seen a boost in the Utrecht, in the Netherlands. Media Broadcast has completed their plans to cover Germany as best they can, using 110 different mux transmitters. Whilst Latvia officially launched DAB+ testing in December 2016.

The number of local broadcasters trialing DAB+ transmissions is growing steadily in the Netherlands. DAB+ offers the opportunity for local stations to provide listeners with more content and in a better sound quality.