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Those who listen to radio via DAB+ in parts of North Brabant and Limburg will be able to receive more stations starting this week. This expansion involves switching on a new transmitter for a DAB+ allotment for local broadcasters. It is intended for the Helmond region in the south-east of the province of North Brabant, and can also be received in parts of Limburg and the region around Eindhoven. The new DAB+ transmitter package can be received via channel 6A. This channel is used by several local broadcasters in the Netherlands, such as in South Holland South in the Drechtsteden region, with transmission points in Dordrecht and Gorinchem. The transmitter for this new local DAB+ allotment in North Brabant is located at a transmission mast in De Mortel.

At the WorldDAB Summit in Antwerp on 20 November 2025, Usha Parmar and Raj Parmar delivered a high-impact presentation showcasing their leadership in DAB+ innovation and their pivotal involvement in securing Small-Scale DAB multiplex licences across multiple UK regions. British Asian media leaders Usha Parmar and Raj Parmar received a warm reception at the prestigious WorldDAB Summit 2025, where they were invited to present their insights on digital radio growth, listener engagement and the future of DAB+ broadcasting in the UK. Speaking in a session titled “A DAB+ business success: Sunrise Radio,” the Parmars highlighted how their strategic direction has helped position Sunrise Radio (Yorkshire) as one of the UK’s most successful and forward-thinking digital broadcasters.

Youth DAB+ station CADA has reached an impressive 150K cumulative audience in Sydney in GfK Survey 7 with Coles Radio top in Melbourne, Mix 80s in Adelaide and smooth in Brisbane and Perth. In Sydney: CADA’s cumulative audience was up to 151,000 with audience gains in the 25-39 age group and listening to the AI voice clone Thy across mornings and afternoons. ARN‘s KIIS 90s and KIIS Australia both had more than 100K cume audience. KIIS Australia growth should extend into Survey 8 to include the impact of AusMusic month in November.

Lyca Radio has expanded its reach across the Midlands, with transmission now live in Coventry, Derbyshire, Wolverhampton and Shropshire, on full-scale DAB digital radio. The expansion builds on Lyca Radio’s existing presence in Birmingham and Leicestershire, extending its audience base across the region. Raj Baddhan, CEO of Lyca Radio Network, said, “We are delighted to strengthen our presence in the Midlands, enabling more listeners to enjoy Lyca Radio’s award‑winning output. We are deeply grateful to our audiences who have embraced the brand in such a short time, and to our commercial partners whose support has made this expansion possible.” Lyca Radio first launched in Leicestershire in October 2024, followed by Birmingham earlier this year.

A brand-new radio station is turning the airwaves upside down from today as Global, the Media & Entertainment group, unveils WSQK ‘The Squawk’, a fully immersive pop-up radio station from the world of Stranger Things 5. Radio station WSQK ‘The Squawk’ will blast non-stop 1980s hits, and be presented by a line-up of American DJs, including Vance Goodman and Mindy Flare, along with a full run of retro American-style ads straight out of Hawkins. To replicate the authentic 80s sound WSQK is being processed using a vintage Inovonics FM250 audio processor. These were released in 1983 and were in use across thousands of stations around the world during the latter part of the 80s. WSKQ ‘The Squawk’ is available on DAB across London. The station is live from 24 November to 1 January.

ERT presented all of its nationwide radio stations on 19 November 2025. ERT President Yannis Papadopoulos announced that ERT's radio stations are ready to move into a new era through the development of the DAB+ network, "which proves that ERT is a pioneer." The first major phase of the network will be completed in the first half of 2026, covering major cities and road axes with the installation and activation of 31 DAB+ radio transmitters throughout the country. In Attica, the network will be covered by next February. "The transition to DAB brings with it a new level of quality," explained Mr. Papadopoulos, adding: "It brings the clarity of sound and signal that radio has always deserved."

The 2025 WorldDAB Summit convened on Nov. 20 at DPG Media’s headquarters in Antwerp, bringing together broadcasters, policymakers and industry partners. In her opening keynote, WorldDAB president Jacqueline Bierhorst emphasized the technology’s operational and commercial significance. “DAB+ powers the business of broadcast, and it delivers real value for listeners at home, at work and on the road,” she said. Bierhorst highlighted the continued relevance of the European Electronic Communications Code, which requires that any radio installed in new vehicles sold or rented in the European Union must be capable of receiving digital terrestrial radio. “But this requirement applies only if a radio is installed in the vehicle,” she noted.

DAB+ developments across Europe were the focus of this year’s WorldDAB Summit in Antwerp. New figures showed that more than half of all listening in Flanders is now digital, with DAB+ accounting for nearly a third of total listening. WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst opened the event by saying that DAB+ supports radio’s long-term strength for listeners at home, at work and on the road. Jacqueline also urged the EU to take the next step in safeguarding broadcast radio by requiring all new vehicles to include a radio receiver as standard. She confirmed that WorldDAB is producing a public policy toolkit with South 180 and commissioning new automotive research to understand how drivers use radio and what they expect from broadcast services.

Imperial has unveiled four new DAB+ radios with official ASA certification. These are the DABman280 in silver and black, and the DABman220 and DABman120, both in black. The top model is the DABman280, which will be available for €219.99. The DAB+/FM radio comes with a CD player in a wooden case. ASA functions include warning messages, alarm and switch functions, location codes for warning areas and short alarm cycles for reduced power consumption.

“DAB+ powers the business of broadcast, and it delivers real value for listeners at home, at work and on the road,” said WorldDAB President Jacqueline Bierhorst in her keynote session opening WorldDAB Summit 2025. She noted that “DAB+ offers both security and success,” citing recent tests of the new Automatic Safety Alerts (ASA) in Germany and increasing interest in the system from other countries, alongside popular new DAB+ launches from both public and private broadcasters. In her speech, Bierhorst set out the strong, sustained progress made by DAB+ across Europe and beyond, with the “strong foundation” of the EECC.