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London trial multiplex testing
09.09.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The new small scale DAB trial multiplex for London, operated by UDAB, is now testing from one of its two transmission sites in the capital.
Once fully launched the multiplex, which is broadcasting on VHF Block 9A will cover Central London out to the A406 North Circular Road and A205 South Circular Road. In the meantime, the test transmissions cover a smaller area.
(a516digital) Read more
VQ launch three new products at IFA 2015
09.09.2015 - VQThis year is only the second
attendance of VQ at IFA,
but a lot has happened in 12
months, the independently
owned British brand is taking
the world by storm with DAB
Radio’s designed with Sound
& Style at their core.
(VQ) Read more
Extra DAB transmitters turned on in Norwich
09.09.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Ford Ennals, CEO Digital Radio UK, said: “We are delighted that today over 100,000 more listeners will be able to enjoy their favourite local stations on DAB digital radio for the first time and we urge all listeners in Norwich to retune their DAB radios to ensure they don’t miss out on the great range of services available to them in Norwich.”
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Klassik Radio heralds a shutdown of FM in Germany from 2016
08.09.2015 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Klassik Radio to shut down 22 FM frequencies throughout the federal territory from 1 September 2015. This will lead to significant distribution cost savings from 2016. Much like cable operators with the shut down of analogue TV, this signals that the future of radio broadcasting is clearly digital. FM has long been out of date, DAB+ is in many respects superior to analogue, offering clearer sound and possibility to transmit accompanying images.
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DAB+ Digital Radio gaining importance in Germany
07.09.2015 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
11% of the population now listen to radio via DAB+, and there is good acceptance among 14-29-year-olds. "The new digitization report published today by the State Media Authorities shows that broadcast digital radio is now truly up and running properly in Germany, "said Willi Schreiner, Managing Director of DRD Digital Radio GmbH Germany.
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DAB+ in Germany: "We are on the right track."
07.09.2015 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Karola Wille, MDR Director and Chairman of the ARD Digital Radio Steering Group took satisfaction in the results of recently released Digitisation report on DAB+ in Germany. "The results of the report clearly show that we are on the right track...The positive actions and commitment from the private broadcasters increasing program diversity mean that receiver manufacturers could expect a good year for DAB+
(My Financial News) Read more
Gold to replace XFM on local DAB multiplexes
07.09.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
With Radio X going national, the current slots used by XFM across the UK will be replaced by Gold or Chill.In some areas, it marks a return for Gold which was removed from a large number of local multiplexes in March 2014 after Smooth Radio took over the AM and DAB slots.
(Radio Today) Read more
Profile: Matt Deegan, Creative Director, Folder Media
07.09.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Radio Today talks to Matt Deegan, Creative Director at Folder Media, home to digital radio station Fun Kids.
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Celador’s DAB minimux goes live in Bristol
07.09.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The latest small-scale DAB trial multiplex has launched – by Celador Radio in Bristol. Ofcom has licensed 10 multiplexes to broadcast for nine months as part of a small-scale trail. Services in Brighton, Portsmouth and Manchester have already launched whilst Cambridge is currently offering test transmissions.
(Radio Today) Read more
Pure expand digital and internet radio range
05.09.2015 - Pure - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
At the annual IFA consumer electronic trade show in Berlin, Pure have announced a raft of new DAB+ digital radio sets.
The most interesting device is the Pure Evoke F3, a first for the company in a number of ways.
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