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Transmission services provider Media Broadcast is expanding Bundesmux reception across Germany. With the commissioning of new transmitters, DAB+ reception in the north-east of Germany will be significantly improved. Out-of-doors reception of the national multiplex will be expanded to 96% with the new transmitter locations, and more than 82% of citizens will be able to receive the national multiplex indoors.

Netherlands-based Broadcast Partners has issued a new product line to support local broadcasters in the transition to digital. The new product line consists of a 50W DAB+ transmitter, an antenna system, cabling, installation and an aXemble headend.

Digital radio is on the rise in Denmark. In the first quarter of this year, 33% of the population listened to digital radio. Two years ago it was just 21%. The Danish government has agreed that if it hits the 50% mark, the FM band will be shut down within two years and DAB+ will be the main way for listeners to receive radio broadcasts.

A five-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system is included as standard, and is bundled with a DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity and USB points – more of which are found in the rear.

Commercial Radio Australia released the separate audience data from GfK for digital radio (DAB+).The biggest cume audience 10+ in the Sydney market for regular radio broadcasts is Nova with 974,000. However, the biggest DAB+ cume audience 10+ in Sydney is 82,000 listening to Coles Radio.

WorldDAB members review the latest DAB transmission technologies and trends. In this article, Arne Borsum from IZT looks at virtualization and DAB.

The small number of car manufacturers dragging their feet on offering digital radio (DAB+) should take note of new Australian radio listenership data released today by GfK. It’s estimated that about 40% of new vehicles sold in Australia feature digital radio. So which of the car manufacturers are taking their time making digital radio available in their cars?

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.

The Targa richly deserves its place in the range. Highly impressive with a seven-inch infotainment touchscreen with Wi-Fi, Sat Nav, Bluetooth and a DAB radio.

The DIGITRADIO 1 is developed and produced in Germany with a striking design. The large, chrome-plated control and clear function buttons on the front panel allow you to navigate through the menus that are displayed on the sharp OLED display.