TOP STORIES
DAB+ development resumes in Poland
04.12.2019, Poland
Despite a number of stations launching on DAB+ in recent years, much of the radio landscape in Poland has remained unchanged since DAB+ first launched in 2015. However, as confirmed at the WorldDAB General Assembly 2019 in Brussels, Poland is now preparing to resume the development of its DAB+ network.
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MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
Broadcasters in northern France united in promoting DAB+
02.12.2019, France
Broadcasters in the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, northern France, have launched a new advertising campaign promoting DAB+ digital radio. The campaign, which will go live across radio, TV and social media, marks the first time regional broadcasters unite in promoting DAB+ services in France.
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Coverage also appeared in Radiodigi.fr
High interest in temporary DAB+ licences in the Netherlands
03.12.2019, Netherlands
Over 90 applications for temporary DAB+ licences have been received by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate in response to the call for tenders launched in October 2019.
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German politicians back DAB+ digital radio
04.12.2019, Germany
Ziggo, the largest cable operator in the Netherlands, has announced it will be switching off its FM radio services. Ziggo will continue to offer radio services digitally, and is expected to provide DAB+ services through its cable network.
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DAB+ launches in Sylt, Germany
29.11.2019, Germany
A new DAB+ transmitter has been put into operation in Westerland, on the island of Sylt, northern Germany. 13 DAB+ radio stations are now available to listeners in Germany's popular holiday destination.
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Czech Radio to expand nationwide DAB+ coverage
04.12.2019, Czech Republic
According to the public broadcaster's CEO René Zavoral, DAB+ population coverage in the Czech Republic is set to reach 95% in 2020, with new digital stations set to come hand in hand with the expansion.
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DAB+ offering expands in Scotland
26.11.2019, Scotland
Scottish publishing company DC Thomson has launched a new DAB radio station in Scotland. Broadcasting from central Glasgow, the new radio station called Pure Radio Scotland is available to approximately 3 million listeners across Central Scotland.
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PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT
Paneda showcases Emergency Warning system over DAB in Norway
05.12.2019, Norway
Paneda has carried out a large live demo of its unique Emergency Warning System over DAB. The test has been performed in the smaller city Flåm in Norway and has included the rescue service with fire brigades and police as well as representatives from relevant authorities.
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AUTOMOTIVE
A roundup of the latest car models with DAB+ included and new in-car DAB+ receivers:
EVENTS
WorldDAB & RadioDNS Automotive Workshop
11.02.2020, Switzerland
The 5th edition of the WorldDAB RadioDNS Auto Workshop will be held during the EBU Digital Radio Week, and will consist in a workshop session aimed at discussing strategies for improving the experience of digital radio in the car. Due to limited space, you will need to apply for a slot to attend this workshop. Registration will open mid-December.
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