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TOP STORIES
How do we encourage more private broadcasters to embrace DAB?
21.02.2017, United Kingdom
DAB offers significant opportunities for private broadcasters and many are already reaping the benefits. The mantra for all radio broadcasters should be to collaborate on technology and compete on content. For those watching and waiting, now is the time to get involved. If you don’t, then the competition most certainly will.
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More digital radio with small-scale DAB
17.02.2017, Germany
The Institut für Rundfunktechnik and Bayerische Rundfunk have begun testing components for small-scale DAB in Munich. Small-scale DAB transmission systems for DAB+ can be realised at a comparatively low cost in the low-power range. This technique is suitable for local or temporary broadcasting.
(Institut für Rundfunktechnik) Read more...
Coverage of this story also appeared in Infosat
NORWAY'S DIGITAL SWITCHOVER
DAB criticism subsides
21.02.2017, Norway
NRK has sent a report to the Ministry of Culture in Norway, showing that the transition to DAB+ in Nordland was completed without major problems, silencing some of the critics of the digital switchover. The report shows how the population of Nordland was exposed to an average of 27 messages about the upcoming digital switchover through a variety of channels such as radio, TV and the internet.
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Norway is suspending FM radio
17.02.2017, Norway
There will soon be radio silence on traditional FM networks in Norway. The Nordic state is the world's first country to stop the broadcast of FM radio by the end of the year.
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Coverage of this story also appeared in Radio Assistant
MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Latvia extends reach of its digital radio tests
22.02.2017, Latvia
Digital radio is on the move in Latvia, as the Latvian State Radio and Television Centre has announced that it is increasing the reception zone for its DAB+ trials. The transmission supplier originally placed the zone at 40 kilometers around Riga when the tests began in late 2016, but it has now been increased to 60 kilometers.
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Den Haag FM starts broadcasting via DAB+
21.02.2017, Netherlands
The local broadcaster in the Haag, Den Haag FM has started broadcasting via DAB+. Wiljan Pongers, Head of Technology at Den Haag FM said "It is great to see that the possibility of broadcasting on DAB+ is actively supported by the Municipality of The Hague."
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A very special digital radio for the King
21.02.2017, Norway
Harald V, the King of Norway celebrated his 80th birthday on 21 February. To mark the special occasion Lefdal Elektromarked, a leading retailer is giving King Harald a digital radio to celebrate. As Norway is currently undergoing its digital switchover a DAB+ digital radio seemed like the perfect gift.
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German transmission systems provider Media Broadcast to get out of FM business
20.02.2017, Germany
Media Broadcast has re-evaluated its business interests areas with regard to the challenges of digitisation and its future revenue, and the company has decided to sell its analogue FM antennas and transmitters by June 30, 2018.
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Czech Radiokomunikace strengthens DAB experimental network
20.02.2017, Czech Republic
Czech Radiokomunikace has added a new transmitter in Beroun to the network of Czech Radio's (CRo's) experimental DAB network. Signal coverage and quality will thus increase.
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Switzerland: overhaul of the local radio landscape in 2020
17.02.2017, Switzerland
As early as 2020, regional radios that cover agglomerations should benefit from greater autonomy by no longer being subject to a concession system with a performance mandate. These amendments can help the transition to DAB+.
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DAB coverage growing in Scotland and across Germany
17.02.2017, United Kingdom, Germany
Glasgow, Scotland, now has almost 70 services available on DAB digital radio, 30 of which have started over the past 18 months, following the launch of the Glasgow small-scale DAB mini-mux and the launch of national DAB network, Sound Digital. A second national multiplex in Germany is set to increase the nationwide range of 16 commercial radio stations throughout Germany.
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Switzerland launches DAB+ information campaign
17.02.2017, Switzerland
Today in Switzerland, one third of households already have a DAB+ radio. To encourage others to switch to DAB+, Ofcom has launched a two-year information campaign to educate the public about the switch to DAB+. After a call for tender, the responsibility for leading the campaign was entrusted to the media agency Republica.
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Clearbox Systems enters agreement to represent Digidia products in Australia
16.02.2017, Australia
Digidia and Clearbox Systems have announced they have entered an agreement for Clearbox Systems to represent Digidia’s DAB and Synchronous FM product lines in Australia.
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RECEIVERS
ATEMIO PTEC Pilatus DAB+ digital radio with CD player
23.02.2017, Germany
ATEMIO presents the Pilatus, it's first model with DAB+. The receiver also has an integrated CD player along with Spotify.
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JVC double-DIN multimedia receiver with DAB+
23.02.2017, Germany
JVC's new multimedia receiver KW-V235DBT has a DAB+ tuner and a Bluetooth module, which can automatically be connected to the users phone via "auto pairing".
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New DAB+ models from DENVER
23.02.2017, Germany
The Danish company DENVER is launching two new DAB+ radios onto the German market. The DAB-39 (black, gray or blue) has a 7.11 cm LCD display and the DAB-40 (black or grey) has a 6.10 cm color display for displaying the DAB+ slideshow.
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DR 65C Albrecht Audio
22.02.2017, Germany
The new digital radio from Albrecht the DR 65C is a perfect musical accompaniment for the home or on the road in many leisure activities, thanks to the fact it is portable and battery operated.
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Test of 27 DAB radios
22.02.2017, Norway
DAB radios come in many different varieties, with different specifications, price points and appearances. A roundup of some of the best on the market including Roberts, Geneva, Revo and Ruark.
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AUTOMOTIVE
Testing DAB+ adapters in the car
20.02.2017, Norway
With the digital switchover now underway in Norway, many consumers are looking for ways to upgrade their car radio to DAB+. There are a wide variety of DAB adapters available on the market from manufactures such as Pure, Tiny Audio, Alpine and Clint.
(Dagens Næringsliv) Read more...
Radioplayer launches voice-controlled hybrid radio for cars
17.02.2017, United Kingdom
A connected car radio has been launched in the UK by Radioplayer. With a long-term aim to share learnings with auto manufacturers, Radioplayer Car is an aftermarket-installed device to existing car dashboards, and offers FM, DAB and IP in one unit.
(Radio Magazine) Read more...
A roundup of the latest car models with DAB+ included and new in-car DAB+ receivers:
EVENTS
WorldDAB Automotive event in Munich
23.02.2017, Germany
Following the success of the WorldDAB Automotive Event 2016, the event returns this year in Munich. The event will bring together car manufacturers, their suppliers and broadcasters from all over Europe on 21 June 2017.
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VQ Partner with Brit Awards 2017
17.02.2017, United Kingdom
The Brits are one of the most glamorous and star-studded evenings in the UK's music calendar and VQ will be supplying a range of digital radios from their designer collection for lucky celebrities to take home and enjoy as part of the Brit Awards goodie bags.
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Radiodays Europe more sessions announced
17.02.2017, Netherlands
The clock is counting down to Radiodays Europe and the list of speakers and events continues to fill out. A new session has also been announced. “First Shut Down of FM for DAB+. How Did it Go?” will feature Norway’s Marius Lillelien, NRK Head of Radio, Kenneth Andersen, Head of P4/MTG, and Jacqueline Bierhorst, Director, Digital Radio NL, and will focus on the aftermath of Norway’s shutdown of its FM stations in favour of DAB+.
(Radio World) Read more...
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