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Frontier continues to support the audio industry with simple, turnkey connected audio solutions, allowing brands to build high quality audio products with minimal risk and cost. New solutions will be launched at the Berlin IFA show 5-9 September. DAB ASA with Kino 4 chip, Siena module: DAB Automatic Safety Alert (ASA) builds on top of the DAB+ standard and enables safety alerts to be automatically broadcast to listeners. Frontier will show a demo running on their flagship Kino 4 chip / Siena module that includes support for multiple colour TFT user interfaces with DAB slideshow images that may be broadcast as part of the ASA service. Frontier will be demoing their product range and new features during IFA in Hall 11.2, stand 281.

The TELEKO DAB1 digital radio broadcasting network has launched a new transmitter in the Vysočina region, Třebíč - Čechtín, with a power output of 10 kW. This is the most powerful transmitter in the network to date, expanding the availability of services in the region. In practice, this means that the signal will now reach areas where reception has not been stable until now. Listeners can now enjoy an expanded range of digital radio stations. For listeners who are fans of ZUN radio, the newly launched Třebíč - Čechtín location brings a significant change. This station is part of the TELEKO DAB1 multiplex, but it is not included in the RTI cz offering, which enhances its availability thanks to the new transmitter.

The Belgrade broadcasting company's station in Vörösfalu, one of the 12 largest in Serbia, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The Belgrade-based public company has a network of 230 broadcasting and relay stations that provide radio and television programs throughout the country. The Vörösfalu tower covers the northern Bačka region. Dejan Stojanović, head of the Vörösfalu broadcasting station: "We were recently visited by the Minister of Information and Telecommunications, who put the DAB+ transmitter into operation. This state-of-the-art equipment replaces the previous 17 stations, and now this one DAB+ transmitter performs their tasks. All programs are compressed into it, and it covers the entire area, so the whole of Serbia is covered."

Another multimedia feature has been added to the Slovak nationwide DAB+ multiplex operated by Towercom. Radio Mária has started using the MOT Slideshow (Multimedia Object Transfer) data service, which expands the capabilities of digital radio with visual content. Slideshow is a supplement to audio broadcasting and is used to transmit image files, typically in JPEG or PNG format. In the case of Radio Maria, the logo is currently available with the multilingual inscription "Radio Maria." Most stations included in the multiplex already use Slideshow. The only exception is the Catholic station Radio Lumen, which has not yet joined this phase. The Slovak DAB+ multiplex, which is divided into three regions, currently includes 11 radio services.

Radio San Marino expands to DAB+. After Lazio, the Republic of San Marino's radio station can now also be heard in Piedmont. Broadcasting takes place via Media DAB's local mux, which transmits on channel 9C. Other regions are expected to be connected shortly.

The Ostrava radio station Rádio Čas is expanding its reception options as of 19 August 2025, and is now also available via RTI cz's nationwide multiplex C. At first glance, this step may seem somewhat surprising, but it nevertheless makes logical sense. The frequency allocation of the GG Omikron network could play a key role in the future. Firstly, the Broadcast Services network cannot be tuned in to in the Hradec Králové, Liberec, Ústí nad Labem, Karlovy Vary, Plzeň, or South Bohemian regions. The inclusion of Radio Čas in the nationwide multiplex C of the operator RTI cz ensures its presence even in regions that have not yet been covered. From a business perspective, this creates a supplement that extends the reach of the well-known Ostrava station beyond its original locations.

SwissRadioDay, on 28 August, will spotlight DAB+ in its session: "DigiMig Update: FM switch-off – what next?". The expert panel features Marco Derighetti, COO, SRG, Philippe Zahno, President, RRR, Peter Scheurer, Managing Director, VSP, Jürg Morgenegg, Board Member, CORALL, and Juan Widmer, Board Member, UNIKOM. Organisers say the session will cover: "How is the FM switch-off going in the four language regions? What lessons can be learned – and what does this mean for private broadcasters, who will follow suit in 2026? Voices from SRG, associations and the industry with facts, plain language and an outlook." SwissRadioDay is the largest and leading industry meeting of the Swiss radio industry, and takes place on Thursday 28 August in Zürich and online.

GatesAir extends its leadership position in high-efficiency RF innovation with the release of a new transmitter infrastructure for its entire range of DAB/DAB+ transmitters. To be introduced at IBC2025 next month, the modernised architecture improves efficiency percentages by up to 50 percent or more. With solutions that include new adjustable-voltage power supplies that minimise power consumption, this major design update places GatesAir in the upper echelon of DAB/DAB+ transmission efficiency alongside its renowned RF and power efficiency innovations for UHF television and FM radio.

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) and leading independent agency Thinkerbell have launched a bold advertising campaign to showcase the power of audio, using soundwaves to extinguish a flame, prompting marketers to reconsider audio’s ability to cut through and create lasting impact. The idea centres around a specially designed audio score that, set at the right ‘fire frequency’, has the power to literally put out a fire. In a live experiment it shows that when harnessed with intent, audio can move more than molecules. It can move minds, emotions, and brands. Lizzie Young, CEO of CRA, said “This campaign doesn’t just talk about the power of audio, it proves it in the real world.”

The turn of February and March next year will be crucial for operators of regional networks for commercial radio digital broadcasting. This is when the deadline for meeting the development criteria set by the Czech Telecommunications Office (ČTÚ) expires, requiring them to cover at least 40% of the population in the regions where they broadcast within two years of obtaining frequency allocations. Until now, it was sufficient for each regional network to start broadcasting, i.e., to launch at least one transmitter, within one year of obtaining frequency allocations. What can we expect from individual regional networks?