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DAB+ to be installed in 27 Norwegian tunnels
29.08.2018 - Norway Norway
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration upgrades 27 short tunnels with DAB coverage. One of these is the Skarett tunnel. "This is a service for road users," says senior engineer Jan Øyvind Pedersen, according to the website of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

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Deutschlandradio at IFA 2018: new digital radio features to be showcased
29.08.2018 - Germany Germany
From August 31 to September 5, employees and program managers will inform in hall 2.2. about the program, reception and contact possibilities. This year's focus will be on the Deutschlandradio apps and planned additional functions for the digital radio standard DAB+. Visitors to the fair can also find out about the current Deutschlandradio campaign.

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DAB+ coverage area expanded in south-eastern Switzerland
29.08.2018 - SRG SSR WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
Since the end of August, Swiss station Radio Südostschweiz has been connected to SRG's Ticino DAB+ multiplex I01. Thus, Radio Südostschweiz extends the DAB+ transmission area in the south to the Italian border at Chiasso and Ascona and at the same time opens up the southern valleys of Misox and the Calancatal. Managing director Silvio Lebrument says the move is aimed at preparing for the eventual DAB+ switchover in Switzerland between 2020 and 2024. "Now it is time to motivate the listeners to switch to the new technology," he said.

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Ruark MRx
29.08.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
There are few things in life that are as certain as the quality of a Ruark product. For years, the company has proved itself with excellent DAB radios, Bluetooth speakers and all-in-one CD plus speaker-type devices. Now it’s time for a music-streaming speaker: the Ruark MRx.

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Norwegian tunnels to be upgraded to receive DAB+
29.08.2018 - Norway Norway
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has set up a list of 27 short tunnels in the south region to be upgraded to receive DAB+. According to safety regulations, there must be DAB in new tunnels over 500 meters long. There are also installed DAB facilities in tunnels that previously had FM equipment.

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Digital Radio brand VQ launch collection with Laura Ashley
29.08.2018 - VQ - United Kingdom United Kingdom
British audio brand VQ and Laura Ashley the iconic textile design brand today announce a collaboration to create a range of audio and tech products, starting with a vintage styled DAB Digital Radio & Bluetooth Speaker – Hepburn Mk II.

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WorldCast Audemat to launch DAB Probe at IBC2018
29.08.2018 - France France
The new Audemat DAB Probe will be launched at IBC2018 and is Worldcast’s flagship product for monitoring DAB signal quality and service continuity, at the transmitter site or in a coverage area. According to Worldcast, the Audemat DAB Probe enables remote monitoring of a set list of channels and allows users to verify the conformity of their DAB network with both legislation and their broadcasting needs.

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AVT Multiplexer used for Hessen Digital Radio
29.08.2018 - AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
Hessen Digital Radio began operation of its second broadcasting network Hessen Nord on Channel 6A on 29 June, with the use of the AVT MAGIC DABMUX Go Multiplexer, with up to 20 stations being able to connect. The device will be on show at AVT's booth (Hall 8, E76) next week's IBC exhibition in Amsterdam.

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France's CSA published the outcome of the metropolitan consultation
28.08.2018 - France France
The Conseil superieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) call for applications for new DAB+ national multiplexes in France followed the results of a public consultation that began last year. The outcome of that consultation shaped a call for application reserved for radio editors, with part of the resource being available for non radio services and the confirmation on the distribution of coverage over the ensuring two years.

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Tests of the new local DAB+ multiplex in Warsaw
28.08.2018 - Poland Poland
In Warsaw, a local pilot multiplex of digital radio in DAB+ technology was launched. Ultimately, the MUX will include the local local broadcasters, including Radio Kolor, or Muzo.fm, and broadcasters nationwide like Radio Maryja, and also for the first time in the Internet segment like Radiojazz.fm.

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