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A step towards widespread deployment of digital radio in France
10.06.2015 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The Alliance for Digital Radio have welcomed the CSA public consultation on the deployment of DAB radio across France. This comes days before the year anniversary of the launch of digital radio in Paris, Marseille and Nice.
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CSA hold public consultation on digital radio in France
10.06.2015 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel has launched a public consultation on the implementation of DAB radio, focusing on the conclusions made from the 'Trends in radio broadcasting modes' report which was conducted in January.
(Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel) Read more
WorldDMB prepares for General Assembly
09.06.2015 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
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The two-day event will bring together experts and stakeholders for discussions that cover all aspects of DAB/DAB+ digital radio across Europe and Asia Pacific. The event will also feature live demonstrations and an exhibition of DAB+ products and services.
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UTV to launch three new DAB radio stations
09.06.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
UTV Radio is taking advantage of local DAB space by launching three radio stations for the summer.
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Radio X broadcasts on DAB+ on Norkring network
08.06.2015 - Telenor Norge AS WorldDAB Member - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
Radio X, the English language commercial station in Brussels will begin broadcasting on DAB+ through the Norkring network from mid August.
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CTU supports Radiokomunikace's T-DAB+ experiment
08.06.2015 - Czechia![Czechia Czechia](/assets/flags/cz-232ab3c526f0edddb52b18c065eede16.gif)
Czech regulator CTU has allowed the launch of experimental digtal terrestrial radio broadcasting using the sT-DAB+ system via the Prague-City transmitter with 20 kW power. This is the first experimental broadcasting of T-DAB+ of such an extent. The results of the test will be used in planning future networks for T-DAB+.
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Media minister to investigate the future of DAB+ in Belgium
04.06.2015 - Telenor Norge AS WorldDAB Member - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
Belgium Minister for Culture, Sven Gatz has spoken about the future of DAB+ in Belgium in light of the planned switch off of FM in Norway in 2017.
"It is important that the transition happens smoothly."
(Norkring) Read more
Further expansion for BBC National DAB
04.06.2015 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Among the places now added to the coverage area of its national DAB stations are parts of Grantham, Ipswich, the Kintyre Peninsula, Nuneaton, Port St Mary on the Isle of Man, plus Cannock and Rugeley in Staffordshire.
Pop Midi with Bluetooth by Mini Moderns
03.06.2015 - Pure - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Influenced by 1950s linocuts, the bold design perfectly expresses the movement of the waves and features fishing boats and seagulls inspired by holidays on the Yorkshire coast.
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Vintage-style Roberts Revival Mini DAB/FM digital radio returns in three limited edition colours
02.06.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
We loved the original, but if the colours of that were a little muted, check out the new limited edition shades of the Roberts Revival Mini DAB/FM digital radio.
(Retro To Go) Read more