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DAB +, Streaming or VHF
21.11.2017 - Germany Germany
The discussion about DAB +, streaming and VHF is far from over, as the controversial statements of the market participants and the reactions to it at the Munich Media Days showed. A new Goldmedia study deals with the question of whether DAB + or streaming prevails or what happens if VHF remains strong.

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Croatia starts testing digital radio
21.11.2017 - Croatia Croatia
Croatia has officially launched the test phase of digital radio broadcasting, offering better quality reception and more stations for more than 2 million listeners. According to Mate Botica, Board Member and Director of network operator Odasiljaci i ...

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This small, stylish Geneva Lab speaker is big on sound
21.11.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Geneva Lab has introduced the Touring/xS, a portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers a big sound. Taking inspiration from the iconic Touring S FM/DAB radio, the latest addition to the Touring range gets the best sound possible from a compact design.

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Sonoro brings new audio system "RELAX" on the market
21.11.2017 - Germany Germany
Sonoro has launched the "RELAX", the new audio system from the Smart Line product range, equipped with DAB+ radio reception.

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Radio Kaj to go DAB+
21.11.2017 - Croatia Croatia
From Monday, 20 November 2017, Radio Kaj, broadcasts via digital transmitters from Sljeme, Ivančica, Učka and Mirkovica, and is available on the digital terrestrial platform of DAB + emitters and connections in an area where two million people live.

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With Canberra, Darwin DAB+ trials complete, applications open for licences
21.11.2017 - Australia Australia
Following extensive trials of DAB in Canberra and Darwin since 2010, applications opened yesterday for one permanent licence in each capital city. As reported by radioinfo, the trials were conducted by Commercial Radio Australia using DAB digital radio technology.

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ABC Jazz reigns in Sydney DAB+ ratings
21.11.2017 - Australia Australia
The results are in for DAB+ survey 7 for 2017. The DAB+ summary report shows the cumulative audience for digital only stations, which is the total number of different (unique) people who listen to a DAB+ only radio station in that market for at least eight minutes (one quarter-hour), in a defined period.

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DAB+ has arrived in Croatia: What it means for stations and what for listeners
21.11.2017 - Croatia Croatia
Minister of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butković today officially included the first trial broadcast of digital radio in Croatia. Sixteen radio stations across our Bay will broadcast a new radio signal DAB+ (digital audio broadcasting) technology that will reach 'more than two million listeners'.

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Test broadcasting of DAB+ in Croatia begins in presence of the Prime Minister's Envoy, Minister Oleg Butković
20.11.2017 - Croatia Croatia
Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Oleg Butković has ceremonially launched the test phase of 12 months for the broadcast of DAB+ in Croatia.

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Decline in radio listening figures after the digital switchover
20.11.2017 - Norway Norway
The total national radio listening numbers have decreased in the past year, according to figures published today by the Norwegian Media Authority (NMA). Research conducted by Kantar Media shows that there is a decline in listeners for the main channels owned by the large radio groups and a slight increase for new channels.

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