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WorldDAB MembersDAB+ launches in Sylt, Germany
29.11.2019 - Germany -
A new DAB+ transmitter has been put into operation in Westerland, on the island of Sylt, northern Germany. 13 DAB+ radio stations are now available to listeners in Germany's popular holiday destination.
From dabplus.de:
New appointments at Maradio.be
28.11.2019 - Belgium -
Following the successful launch of regular DAB+ services in French-speaking Belgium earlier this month, Maradio.be has appointed Eric Adelbrecht as new managing director, and Francis Goffin as president, effective as of 20 November 2019.
From Maradio.be:
France auto trade communicates about EECC
28.11.2019 - France -
Digital radio offers a number of advantages, including access to a wider range of radio stations, says French automotive publication La Tribune Auto. In France, all in-car radios sold in France from 31 June 2020 onward will be required to include DAB+ digital radio capabilities.
From La Tribune Auto:
Radio B2 launches new DAB+ station
28.11.2019 - Germany -
The Berlin broadcasting group Radio B2 has announced the launch of a new digital station - Lounge Plus. The new station which will be available to DAB+ listeners in and around Berlin from 6 am to 6 pm.
From Der Tagesspiegel:
Error correction can help reduce high-power requirements for small-scale DAB+
28.11.2019 - Netherlands -
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate recently published a market consultation on DAB, according to which, broadcasting with better error correction can ensure that high powers are required for local DAB+ networks, although this is only possible if the number of stations on one same multiplex is limited to approximately half.
From Radio.nl:
Digital radio to be mandatory in German receivers
28.11.2019 - Germany -
Starting from 21 December 2020, radio receivers in new cars, as well as receivers capable of displaying images will be required to include digital terrestrial capabilities such as DAB+.
From Presse Portal:
Belgium unites in driving DAB+ forward
28.11.2019 - Belgium -
Addressing the audience at the WorldDAB General Assembly held in Brussels earlier this month, the CEOs of the French and Dutch-language public broadcasters - respectively RTBF and VRT - came together to encourage the growth of digital radio.
From Radio World:
2020 European Radio & Digital Audio Show unveils new features
27.11.2019 - France -
In 2020, the European Radio and Digital Audio Show expects over 8,000 visitors, 160 exhibitors and more than a hundred conferences, masterclasses and specialised workshops over three days, making it the largest event in the industry in Europe.The three-day event will be held from January 23 to 25 at Paris, France.
From Asia Radio Today:
DAB+ takes off in French-speaking Belgium
27.11.2019 - Belgium -
As part of the launch of the DAB+ digital radio in French-speaking Belgium at the start of November, RTBF was granted permission to operate MUX 1 and MUX 2, for a total of 24 stations broadcasting on DAB+.
Up to 30% discount on DAB+ radios
27.11.2019 - Germany -
The offer is valid on select receivers from 23 November to 8 December. Visit the Digital Radio Germany website for more information on the receivers going on sale.
From dabplus.de: