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RTBF and RTL request state aid for DAB+ digital radio
17.02.2015 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
When asked about about digital radio by Belgian newspaper Le Soir, Francis Goffin, Director of RTBF responded "People are not yet aware of the revolution that is brewing, but in 10 years there will be no more FM frequencies (...) private and public radio stations are in agreement to pay migration costs, but public funds are also needed. Specifically, we ask €12 million over 10 years."
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
Digital radio website launches in Poland
17.02.2015 - Poland![Poland Poland](/assets/flags/pl-71565849aa0e8a6f892f1f8fd203a95a.gif)
Polish authorities have launched a website to promote digital radio in Poland. The website will include comprehensive studies, articles and analysis of new technology solutions as well as market updates and industry event announcements.
New service RDS Relax launches on DAB+
17.02.2015 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
Now you can listen to the largest and most exciting hits of the 80s, 90s and today ... on DAB.
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Salon de la Radio connects the industry
17.02.2015 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
Salon de la Radio 2015, held Feb. 8–10 in Paris at the Centre de conférences et de réceptions Étoile Saint-Honoré, attracted some 4,468 visitors.
Addressing the audience, the chairman of the Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel (CSA), Olivier Schrameck gave an upbeat talk on the subject of the future of digital radio in the country. He referred to the recent CSA report, which encourages the deployment of digital in France.
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Panjab Radio re-joins RAJAR for London DAB
17.02.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Asian radio group Panjab Radio is re-joining RAJAR to measure its audience on DAB in London.
Panjab Radio is also one of five applicants for the re-advertised London-wide 963/972 AM licence, and is part of the line-up on Listen2Digital’s bid for a national DAB licence.
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Coverage requirements for digital switchover in Norway have now been met
17.02.2015 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
National Communications Authority (Nkom) have calculated and measured the coverage of the DAB networks in Norway and concluded that the conditions for a FM switch-off have now been met.
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Coverage requirements for digital switchover in Norway have now been met
17.02.2015 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Today, the National Communications Authority (Nkom) announced the DAB coverage to be at a satisfactory level and that the requirements (on coverage) have now been met.
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Successful digital radio development showing similarities to other developed markets
16.02.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
The launch of DAB+ in the Netherlands is not as bad as suggested in some media. Research by Radio.NL shows that sales in the Netherlands is starting to show a picture similar to that of countries such as Switzerland, Australia and the United Kingdom where digital radio is established.
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Autoradio Telefunken
16.02.2015 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
After the acquisition of the majority of Telefunken Autotainment, Calearo Group, an Italian company, announce that it will be the exclusive distributor of quality products including the TFA-ES7130 DAB car radio.
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"The future of radio is digital," said Jean-Paul Philippot, President of EBU and General Administrator at RTBF Belgium
16.02.2015 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - maRadio.be WorldDAB Member - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
"If we do not adopt DAB/DAB+ in Europe, the probability that there will be radio in 20 years is low. Our future depends on it. This requires a common European standard, since a significant portion of radio listening happens on the move and in vehicle. We need to offer hybrid radio combining DAB/DAB+ and the internet, the latter mode being complementary."
(La Lettre Pro) Read more