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DAB+ in Bangkok, Thailand
27.02.2017 - National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand WorldDAB Member - Thailand Thailand
The Thai regulator NBTC plans to launch digital radio in 2018. DAB+ licenses are to be gradually sold nationwide, regionally and then locally. The first trial DAB+ broadcasts began in Bangkok in March 2013.

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The best DAB digital radios from £50
27.02.2017 - Roberts Radio Limited - Pure - United Kingdom United Kingdom
If you’re ready to dump your old FM radio and upgrade to a DAB digital radio, then there are plenty of options to choose from. Now that DAB has matured, most places in the UK can benefit from the wider selection of radio stations and crisp sound quality. Radios from manufacturers such as Roberts and Pure are reviewed.

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More headway for DAB+ in Eastern Europe
27.02.2017 - Latvia Latvia
In December 2016, state-owned LVRTC in Latvia started testing DAB+, and anticipates making it a regular operation after one year. The mux ensemble has room for up to 18 radio programs, and LVRTC is active with 11 programs, including five exclusive digital programmes.

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Four applicants for a second nationwide digital radio
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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4 companies bidding for the second DAB+ multiplex
24.02.2017 - 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.

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Four applicants want to operate second federal DAB+ mux
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 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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