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Four applicants for second nationwide DAB+ multiplex
24.02.2017 - Germany Germany
Four applications by Digital Audio Broadcasting Platform (DABP), Absolut Digital, Media Broadcast and Radio Digital have been submitted to the German Broadcasting Corporation for the second nationwide DAB+ multiplex.

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Four platform providers apply for second DAB + multiplex
24.02.2017 - Germany Germany
The deadline for submitting the application for the second nationwide DAB+ multiplex ended on 24 February. Four applications by Digital Audio Broadcasting Platform (DABP), Absolut Digital, Media Broadcast and Radio Digital have been submitted.

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Four applicants for second DAB+ multiplex in Germany
24.02.2017 - Germany Germany
Four applications by Digital Audio Broadcasting Platform (DABP), Absolut Digital, Media Broadcast and Radio Digital have been submitted to the German Broadcasting Corporation for the second nationwide DAB+ multiplex. The Expert Committee on Networks, Technology and Convergence of Media Authorities will address the applications on 7 March and make an initial assessment of the admissibility and quality of applications.

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Sales of DAB+ receivers growing in Germany
24.02.2017 - Germany Germany
The sales of DAB+ receivers in Germany registered a growth of 21 percent in 2016 to almost 1.2 million units. GfK data reveals the value of the sales of DAB+ radios rose to 176 million euros (+ 27.5%).

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Glasgow's digital radio scene celebrated by broadcasters
24.02.2017 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Glasgow’s thriving digital radio scene was celebrated at a special event, Doing the DAB, attended by broadcasters from BBC, commercial and community radio at 29 Private Members’ Club in central Glasgow.

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Four applicants for second DAB+ multiplex in Germany
24.02.2017 - Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
Four applications by Digital Audio Broadcasting Platform (DABP), Media Broadcast and Radi / o digital, have been submitted to the German Broadcasting Corporation for the second nationwide DAB+ multiplex. The Expert Committee on Networks, Technology and Convergence of Media Authorities will address the applications on 7 March and make an initial assessment of the admissibility and quality of applications.

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Absolut Digital has applied for second multiplex in Germany
24.02.2017 - Germany Germany
Absolut Digital has applied to be the platform operator for the second nationwide DAB+ multiplex in Germany. Willi Schreiner , Managing Director of Absolut Digital, sees the development of a second multiplex in Germany as great news for the development of DAB+ technology in Germany.

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Digital Radio scene celebrated in Glasgow
23.02.2017 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Highlights from Digital Radio UK's event 'Doing the DAB'in Glasgow included news of the on-going innovation and investment in digital radio taking place in Glasgow, where the imminent launch of four new services will take the total number of radio stations available on DAB to over 70.

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NRK: FM to DAB transition in Nordland Occurred Without Major Problems
23.02.2017 - Norway Norway
NRK’s Øyvind Vasaasen says the public broadcaster has succeeded with a comprehensive information strategy up to the digital switchover in Nordland on 11 January. On average the audience saw the DAB message 27 times on television, radio and the internet before the shutdowns occurred.

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Norwegian FM switch-off signals DAB future
23.02.2017 - Norway Norway
Norway began switching off its national FM networks on 11 January, becoming the first country move towards a fuller digital radio infrastructure. The digital switchover (DSO) will continue over the course of this year, with the last region due to lose analogue transmissions in December.

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