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Panjab Radio to re-launch in Bradford and Huddersfield
04.02.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
One of Britain’s most loved Asian stations, Panjab Radio, is returning to DAB digital radio in Bradford and Huddersfield from Monday 9th February 2015. Panjab Radio has also confirmed that it will be one of the 18 service providers that will launch nationally if Listen2Digital’s bid for the second DAB national multiplex is successful.
(BizAsia) Read more
Brussels Will Get DAB+ This Spring
04.02.2015 - Telenor Norge AS WorldDAB Member - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
DAB coverage in Brussels and surrounding areas will be a priority this spring as Norkring Belgium, the DAB licensee in the region, moves to expand coverage in the country.
(Radio World) Read more
Commercial Radio Australia: The Year in Review Part 1
04.02.2015 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
2014 has been a year of firsts. Amongst the list of achievements: a new Metro survey provider with GfK including new Gold Standard software, New Regional Radio Survey methodology introduced, and we have seen some big increases with Digital Radio listening. But it's not all smooth sailing either, a few challenges lay ahead, be it internet streaming or the rollout of DAB+ to regional markets.
(Radio Today (Aust & NZ)) Read more
New radio technology popular with the older generation
03.02.2015 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Over the past two years there has been an increase in the number of DAB radios in the home, with the 67-79 year olds increasingly making up a significant proportion of digital radio listeners.
(Statistics Norway) Read more
State Media Authorities want to put DAB+ to the test
03.02.2015 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
According to Tel Tarif, state media authorities want to explore the potential of DAB+ for broadcasters by putting it to the test.
(Tel Tarif) Read more
Application reveals DAB+ channel details
03.02.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The DAB+ channel proposed by Sound Digital has yet to be allocated to a content provider, according to its application for the Digital 2 DAB licence.
(a516digital) Read more
Ofcom announces two bids for second DAB multiplex
02.02.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Ofcom has named Listen2Digital and Sound Digital in the running for the second national, commercial digital radio multiplex in the UK, which will deliver around 15 new national DAB stations from 2016. Ofcom invited applications in July 2014 to operate a new DAB multiplex and said bids will be assessed on the innovation they can bring to the UK radio industry and audiences.
(DTG) Read more
Fabrizio Guidi, the gentleman who built the future
02.02.2015 - DAB Italia WorldDAB Member - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
The radio industry mourns the passing of Fabrizio Guidi, President of Club DAB Italia.
(Il Sore 24 Ore) Read more
When design and technology go hand in hand…
01.02.2015 - Denmark![Denmark Denmark](/assets/flags/dk-551ff5f3734a91169ba24cb4695a7870.gif)
IRC Nordic has produced audio products since 2001 and is among the Danish leading suppliers of DAB radios. Introducing the new product line, new and larger sales channels have paved the way for more important markets, and IRC expects establishment on 9-10 markets and representation in more than 800 shops during 2015.
(IRC Nordic) Read more
Absolute Radio 70s test spotted on satellite
01.02.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Absolute Radio 70s has been spotted testing on satellite in a major distribution boost for the offshoot of Absolute Radio.
(a516digital) Read more