Newsroom

18.07.2013

South Africa

Over 200 radio industry representatives came together at the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC) facility in Johannesburg to attend a landmark workshop on the rollout of DAB+ digital radio and to discuss plans for a high-powered DAB+ trial transmission extending from Pretoria to Johannesburg by end 2013.

18.07.2013

Germany

Germany's NRJ SPORT1.fm will begin live nationwide broadcast of the Bundesliga from 9 August. Olaf Hopp, CEO of NRJ ENERGY Media International and Managing Director said "As a national radio brand Energy is of course behind listening to radio on DAB+. We believe in continuing to bring strong content via this innovative technology".

18.07.2013

Netherlands

New research shows awareness of DAB+ to be higher than than expected at this stage of rollout, with almost 3 million people of having heard of DAB+. The national DAB+ network will be rolled out later this year in the Netherlands however there has not yet been a comsumer marketing campaign. In particular, improved sound quality for both current and future DAB+ stations have been quoted as the mains reasons to listen to DAB+.

18.07.2013

United Kingdom

Approximately 450,000 new Welsh homes will be able to listen to local digital radio after new transmitters are switched on this summer, according to Digital Radio UK and the BBC... Local digital radio in Wales will reach nearly 80 percent of homes in 2014, and about 85 percent of the region’s homes already receive the DAB version of BBC national networks.

18.07.2013

Netherlands

The 538 radio group and Ster are exploring ad images sent along DAB+ radio broadcasts, Emerce reported. A number of radio stations will start using the new digital signal in the fall, including 538, Q Music, Sky Radio, SLAM!FM, Radio Veronica, 100% NL, Sublime FM and BNR news radio. DAB + supports the delivery of a (still) image.

15.07.2013

Australia

ABC Network Development Manager James O'Brien has returned from Radio Days Joburg after a week acting as an ambassador and advocate for the Australian radio industry. His presentation on digital radio drew parallels between the Australian and South African markets and also provided a useful summary of progress to date.

15.07.2013

United Kingdom

New model is available in three equipped trim levels: SE, ES and top-of-the-range EX, which benefits from rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and DAB digital radio.

15.07.2013

Germany

An IFA preview saw Garmin present 3D Traffic Live via DAB+. The highly precise traffic information service provides Navi owners with live information and is available from October also available on DAB+. Since no internet connection is required, there are no additional costs. After the successful UK launch in April Garmin now brings the service to German roads.

15.07.2013

South Africa

Marian Shinn, DA MP and spokesman on communications, urges newly appointed communications minister Yunus Carrim to pursue the transition to digital terrestrial broadcasting... This will help bridge the digital divide ... as well as provide high-quality radio and television broadcasts across South Africa.

15.07.2013

United Kingdom

The long-running drama caused outrage among its audience this week after a key scene featuring the characters Matt and Lilian was aired on its digital show, Ambridge Extra, on Radio 4 Extra.