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WorldDAB and ABU's webinar on DAB+ later this month
10.10.2020 - WorldDAB News
WorldDAB and Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) are set to host a free DAB+ technical webinar series on Digital Radio Technology-Implementation and Rollout on October 20, 21 and 22. The series will have topics and speakers tailored to the specific needs and interests of broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Applications submitted for last remaining spot on France's national multiplex
09.10.2020 - France France
The French regulator has published the list of candidates applying for the last available spot on France's multiplex, launching in July 2021. NRJ and Skyrock feature amongst the eight applicants.

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Over 3.4 million recceivers sold in France
09.10.2020 - France France
In France, over 3.4 million DAB+ receivers have been sold to date - including automotive and and consumer receivers - one million more than the same time last year.

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WorldDAB and ABU hold virtual webinar series
09.10.2020 - Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
WorldDAB and the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) are presenting a free DAB+ technical webinar series on digital radio technology-implementation and rollout from 20-23 October.

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Second German DAB+ service gives boost to radio sector
09.10.2020 - WorldDAB News
Germany continues to take steps toward the digitisation of radio, having launched last week its second national multiplex. The new multiplex will reach an audience of 67 million and host up to 16 commercial stations.

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Czech Republic DAB+ website goes through rebranding
09.10.2020 - Czechia Czechia
The Czech Republic's DAB+ organisation's website has gone through a visual rebranding- reflecting the growing momentum of DAB+ in the Czech Republic, and the recent DAB+ network expansion that brought population coverage to 98%.

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DAB Italia chooses Paneda
08.10.2020 - Italy Italy
DAB Italia has signed a long-term frame agreement with Paneda for supplying DAB multiplexer systems. Paneda has recently provided a fully equipped complete redundant system including multiplexer and audio encoders.

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NDR expands coverage in Germany
07.10.2020 - Germany Germany
German public broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR) has launched a new transmitter to improve DAB+ coverage in the Lower Saxonny, northern Germany.

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France - one million DAB+ receiver sales in the last year
07.10.2020 - Germany Germany
In France, cumulative DAB+ receiver sales now stand at 3,4 million - one million more than at the same time last year - while 59% of new vehicles now come equipped with DAB+, compared to only 25% one year ago.

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75% of new cars are now sold with DAB+ radios in Australia
06.10.2020 - Australia Australia
By the end of June 2020, over 93 million consumer and automotive DAB/DAB+ receivers had been sold in Europe and Asia Pacific. That number is up from 82 million a year earlier, according to new data from WorldDAB. The report covers Australia, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland and the UK.

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