05.08.2023

Germany

DAB+: Private radio stations "poach" in competitor areas

On FM, many private, local and regional stations have clearly defined broadcasting areas. With digital radio DAB+, it is becoming increasingly fashionable for them to "poach" in neighbouring areas as well. This is not just a matter of mapping the previous FM broadcast area on DAB+. Radio SAW is a private, state-wide radio station from Saxony-Anhalt. SAW stands for "Sachsen-Anhalt-Welle". In order to map this large area onto digital radio DAB+ as well, Radio SAW will be allowed to broadcast its programme nationwide in future - at least in theory. The Commission for Licensing and Supervision (ZAK) of the state media authorities granted the corresponding licence on 26 July.

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