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Better Connected
14.05.2014Two key themes emerged from the Digital Radio
summit masterminded by the European Broadcasting
Union (EBU) to coincide with the recent Geneva Motor
Show. The first was that the digital radio revolution is gathering
speed – with a switch away from FM by bigger stations
increasingly likely in coming years. The second was that digital
radio and mobile phone technologies are steadily moving
closer together – all changes which seem certain to benefit
drivers and radio listeners.
(International Fleetworld) Read more
Ofcom approves requests to add local TalkSPORT versions on DAB
13.05.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Local versions of national commercial station TalkSPORT can now be launched on DAB digital radio, following Ofcom approval.
(a516 Digital) Read more
What's new on the airwaves?
12.05.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
What are the latest changes and additions this month on UK's DAB digital radio.
(a516digital) Read more
Major Swiss media broadcaster selects Factum multiplexing system to power its nationwide DAB+ network
09.05.2014 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Together with its Swiss partner Teletrend AG, Factum has enabled new opportunities for the broadcaster to take a unique position in the Digital Radio market. After delivery and installation of four new multiplexing systems the market now could look forward to a secure operation and new possibilities of control and surveillance. Moreover, the new Factum system is using 90 % less power consumption and is in line with the Digital Radio clients’ environmental ambitions.
Lyca Media radio stations launch on DAB in London
09.05.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Lyca Media's newly acquired stations, Radio 1458AM and Radio 1035AM have launched today on digital radio (DAB).
(biz Asia) Read more
BBC launches pop-up radio service for Eurovision Song Contest
09.05.2014 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The broadcaster worked with magnetic North to create the service – 'Radio 2 Eurovision' - which will run alongside output from BBC Radio 2, BBC One and BBC Three. The service went live today (8 May) and listeners can access it on DAB digital radio, online and mobile.
(The Drum) Read more
Monaco Tests DAB+
09.05.2014 - Monaco![Monaco Monaco](/assets/flags/mc-d060d585751a6eb257f8a8945cc7b61a.gif)
Monte Carlo Radiodiffusion, part of radio and television transmission service provider TDF, began testing via terrestrial digital radio in Monaco at the end of April, according to Digital Radio Numérique. ..
(Radio World) Read more
Pure celebrates 10th anniversary in Switzerland with special edition digital radio
08.05.2014 - Pure - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Pure has announced the launch of Evoke D2 with Bluetooth - Swiss Edition as it celebrates 10 years in the Swiss retail market.
(Innovative Electrical Retailing) Read more
Radio Monaco now on digital
07.05.2014 - Monaco![Monaco Monaco](/assets/flags/mc-d060d585751a6eb257f8a8945cc7b61a.gif)
Could it be that terrestrial digital radio is making faster progress in the Principality of Monaco in France ? Unquestionably, yes! Moreover, digital radio is now a reality in Monaco and outside the Principality of Monaco, since the new multiplex is providing a digital radio signal from Antibes to Menton. This marks the beginning of a new era for radio, a few weeks ahead of the official launch of digital radio in France on 20 June 2014.
(La Lettre.Pro Radio & medias) Read more
UK Government agencies support traffic updates using digital radio
07.05.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Motorists are being encouraged to not miss a thing and keep up to date on their journey by using digital radio.
The government has also announced the build of nearly 400 new DAB transmitters over the next 2 years. This means digital radio will have increased coverage across the UK, bringing DAB digital radio to around 7,000 kilometres of roads.
(Gov.uk) Read more