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Vienna to Conduct DAB+ Tests by Christmas 2013
28.08.2013 - Austria Austria
Vienna - Aug 21, 2013 - DAB+ test transmission is currently slated to begin in the Austrian capital before Christmas 2013, according to Gernot Fischer of the Digital Radio Club of Austria. Two transmitters will operate as a single frequency network, with one transmitting a 10kW signal. This test mode is scheduled to last a year, with the possibility of an extension in to 2015.

(Radio magazine (press release)) Read more


August 2013 edition of Opinion Barometer on Digital Broadcasting now available
28.08.2013 - Germany Germany
The current issue covers topics such as IFA where more focus will be placed on digital radios than ever before. Other topics covered is also the Bundestag election in 2013 and the different media policies by the parties.

(http://www.barthelmarquardt.de/) Read more


Retail supervisor for Northern Germany sought
28.08.2013 - Germany Germany
'Initiative Digitalradio Deutschland' are seeking a retail surpervisor for Northern Germany to coordinate all tasks related to the establishment of digital radio in Germany.

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Capital, Heart, Panjab and Smooth Radio are moving to local multiplexes to continue their DAB offerings
28.08.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The MXR regional digital radio multiplex for the West Midlands is being turned off today, after 12 years on-air. The decision to remove these radio stations was made by MXR owners Global Radio and Arqiva last year when they announced they weren’t renewing the licence to operate the services, following consultation with service providers and in light of the industry’s decision to focus on the development and build out of the national and local networks of DAB transmitters.

(Radio Today) Read more


Digital radio stays on air in Canberra and Darwin
27.08.2013 - Australia Australia
The ACMA has extended the DAB+ digital radio trial licences in Canberra and Darwin for a further 12 months.

(Radioinfo (subscription)) Read more


Norwegian DAB+ Networks Build-out Continues On Pace
27.08.2013 - Norway Norway
Norkring has activated DAB+ transmitters for Møre og Romsdal, a region in Norway to the north and west of Oslo. The company has installed 44 transmitters in just more than one year. The first installations of DAB+ transmitters were made in Gamlemsveten, near Alesund, in May 2012. Reinsfjell was put in to trial operation in July 2012.

(www.radiomagonline.com) Read more


Digital Radio Campaign for Father's Day
26.08.2013 - Australia Australia
Commercial Radio Australia and Sony Australia have joined forces to take advantage of the upcoming Australian Father’s Day holiday, which takes place on Sept. 1 this year. Sony is offering a deal on its DAB+ products, throwing in a free pair of headphones with every purchase.

(Radio World) Read more


Broadcasting: seven times greener than streaming (Blog)
24.08.2013 - Norway Norway
Harald A. Nissen, a politician representing "The Environment Party The Greens" (Miljøpartiet De Grønne) claims that DAB is not environmentally friendly and called for distribution via DAB to be replaced by distribution via mobile internet. (Norway's election is on September 9). Gunnar Garfors, President of IDAG and Advisor at NRK takes the challenge to find out how long a mobile phone battery will last when comparing listening to the radio via streaming vs. via broadcasting.

(Gunnar Garfors on Media and Travel ) Read more


Canberra & Darwin digital radio trials extended
23.08.2013 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) today welcomed the decision by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to extend the DAB+ digital radio trial licences in Canberra and Darwin for a further 12 months.

(Commercial Radio Australia ) Read more


2wcom Unveils FM-MPX Compact Codec
23.08.2013 - Germany Germany
German firm 2wcom will unveil the FMC01 codec at IBC2013. 2wcom is also showing the FlexDSR02+/FlexDSR04+ IRD for audio contribution via satellite and IP, which features a combination of capabilities in just 1U as well as the FlexNsert/FlexXtract for DAB+ distribution via satellite.

(Radio World) Read more