TOP STORIES
Tunisian radio's migration to DAB+
01.10.2019, Tunisia
The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) will host a joint workshop with WorldDAB on Thursday 10 October 2019. The workshop will focus on the current deployment of DAB+ digital radio in Tunisia and how radio, manufacturers and retailers can benefit from new business opportunities presented by DAB+.
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Coverage also appeared in Radio World and Asia Radio Today
Azerbaijan starts DAB+ broadcasts
03.10.2019, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has launched a DAB+ trial in Baku. A total of 12 DAB+ stations are available to listeners in the capital and the wider region of the Absheron peninsula, covering approximately 3 million people.
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Slovenia launches new call for tenders
30.09.2019, Slovenia
Slovenia's Agency for Communication Networks and Services (AKOS) has launched a call for tenders for DAB+ frequencies. The contract concerns two multiplexes – R2 (national) and R3 (Ljubljana) – and the deadline for the submission of bids is 11 November.
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Coverage also appeared in AKOS (R2) and AKOS (R3)
MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
DAB+ sees great success throughout Europe
01.10.2019, Germany
WorldDAB president Patrick Hannon discusses the current state of DAB+ digital radio in Europe, highlighting the reasons behind the success of DAB+ and touching on the importance of the 5 Cs - content, coverage, cars, consumer equipment and communication.
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DAB+ launches in Normandy
01.10.2019, France
After Paris, Marseille, Nice, Lille, Lyon, Strasbourg and Nantes, DAB+ has now launched in Normandy. As of 1 October, the city of Le Havre has 13 DAB+ stations on air, while listeners in Rouen can benefit from 18 DAB+ stations.
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Population coverage in Czech Republic to reach 80% by end of the year
30.09.2019, Czech Republic
The new national multiplex operated by Czech Radio will help bring population coverage to 80% by the end of 2019. The expansion of the DAB+ network in the country is set to continue into 2020.
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Coverage also appeared in Lupa.cz
Southern Cross Austereo launches new DAB+ stations
30.09.2019, Australia
Southern Cross Austereo has announced changes to its lineup, with the launch of new DAB+ stations. Triple M launched MMM Hard N Heavy on 1 October 2019 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, while Hit Oldskool and MMM Country also launched in Hobart on the same day.
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Coverage also appeared in Radio Info
Radio experts discuss DAB+ developments in Spain
26.09.2019, Spain
While the radio industry in Europe continues its transition to digital, the Spanish government has yet to manifest any signs of commitment to the rollout of DAB+ in the country, prompting industry experts to raise their concern on the matter.
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Digital radio trials ongoing in South Africa
03.10.2019, South Africa
Phase three of the South African DAB+ trial went on air on 15 March this year and will run for eight months with an extension of six months. The current MUX can accommodate 24 radio stations, of which a third of the capacity has been allocated to community-based radios stations.
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DAB+ offering grows in Vienna
01.10.2019, Austria
The DAB+ offering in Austria continues to grow with Radio Fantasy, a new DAB+ station launching in Vienna this week. Wolfgang Struber, Chairman of the Digital Radio Austria Association and Managing Director of Radio Arabella, welcomed the launch as a sign of Austrian radio's commitment to digitisation.
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AUTOMOTIVE
SRG conveys DAB+ benefits for drivers
27.09.2019, Switzerland
The business opportunities associated with the growth of DAB+ in cars were brought to light during the first automotive workshop organised by SRG, the Swiss broadcasting association, on 26 September. SRG's next workshop on DAB+ in the car is taking place in Lausanne on 3 October, as Switzerland prepares for the switch off of the FM.
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A roundup of the latest car models with DAB+ included and new in-car DAB+ receivers:
EVENTS
WorldDAB General Assembly 2019 - Register now
05.11.2019, Belgium
Join us at the Brussels SQUARE Convention Centre as we bring together 250 experts from across the broadcast, automotive and receiver manufacturer industries to discuss the future of digital radio, receiver regulation and DAB marketing strategy.
(WorldDAB) Register now...
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