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RAJAR Measures Further Increases in UK Digital Platform Usage
17.02.2012 - United Kingdom
The results show: — The share of radio listening via a digital platform now stands at 29.1 percent of all radio listening increasing from 25 percent in Q4 2010 (28.2 percent Q3, 2011). — DAB listening increased its share from 15.8 percent in Q42010 to ...
(Radio World) Read more
Toyota to provide TPEG digital traffic information service
15.02.2012 - United Kingdom
It works with a DAB digital tuner to provide more detailed, accurate and timely traffic information, co-ordinated with the vehicle's satellite navigation. The result is more efficient journey planning, with drivers kept better informed about the ...
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Digital Radio Switzerland: one million mark in sight
15.02.2012 - Switzerland
The number of digital radio sets in Switzerland over the last five years
developed. In 2006 there were just under 15,000 units in the market, there were
End of 2011, 880,000.
(http://www.bayerndigitalradio.de/uploads/media/pm_120214_schweiz.pdf) Read more
Live DAB+ test transmission in Geneva during the EBU Radio Week 2012 with 100W ERP
15.02.2012 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Switzerland
During the EBU Digital Radio Week, a live DAB+ transmission using 100 Watts ERP is taking place.
The idea is to demonstrate a working setup using mmbTools coupled to a VHF power amplifier, mask filter and antenna.
Snell, Sony, WorldDMB Forum and ATDI support ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2012 as Major Sponsors
15.02.2012 -
- Malaysia 
Snell, Sony, WorldDMB Forum and ATDI are the latest to support as Major Sponsors the ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2012, to be held in Kuala Lumpur on 6-9 March. The event is organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).
World Radio Day
15.02.2012 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Switzerland
The Day draws attention to the unique value of radio and coincides with the opening day of EBU Radio Week when key industry players assemble in Geneva to share ideas, culminating in the Digital Radio Summit on Wednesday, 15 February.
(Screen Africa) Read more
Strong brands conquer discount stores
15.02.2012 - Bayern Digital Radio GmbH - Germany
After a successful Christmas season in 2011 Digital Radio brands in 2012 such as NORMA, PLUS are in partnership with several large discount stores in Germany.
(www.bayerndigitalradio.de) Read more
Turk Radyo future of DAB + in Hesse
15.02.2012 - Bayern Digital Radio GmbH - Germany
"RadyoTürk" exclusively Turkish music with different styles can now be receive the terrestrial digital standard (DAB+)in Hesse. A total of seven private radio stations for transmission via DAB + in the Rhine-Main area are permitted.
(www.bayerndigitalradio.de) Read more
EU spectrum policy under threat at WRC, says EBU
15.02.2012 - Switzerland
European radio spectrum policy is threatened by moves being made at the current World Radio Conference (WRC-12) in Geneva, according to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The EBU has warned that the EU's Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (RSPP), ...
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Digital Radio in Focus at Le Radio 2012
13.02.2012 -
- France 
Digital Radio was at the center of the “The Digital Radio Experience” workshop organized by WorldDMB and held during the Le Radio conference in Paris, Feb. 5–7. The workshop touched on issues such as cost, regulation, competition and revenue generation ...
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