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18.09.2013

United Kingdom

The BMW 4-series coupé now comes with DAB as standard.

18.09.2013

Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) WorldDAB Member

Norway

The Norwegian public broadcaster NRK continues to switch its radio stations DAB to DAB+ .From October a number of NRK stations will be exclusively terrestrial DAB+.

18.09.2013

Poland

Polish Radio has announced tender to provide DAB+ services, reports Rpkom.pl. The contract for operating digital channels shall amount to EUR 850,000 and be concluded for a period of three years. Applications should be submitted by 22 October.

17.09.2013

IBC2013 has focused on the future of radio throughout the show. The session entitled “Internet Radio: Threat or Accelerator to DAB Digital Radio,” and organized by the WorldDMB Forum, offered a glimpse into where broadcast radio and the Internet are going. Held Monday Sept. 16, at 11:30 a.m., the free workshop drew a hefty crowd.

17.09.2013

Volvo Car Corporation WorldDAB Member, Pure

United Kingdom

Volvo has teamed up with market-leading DAB specialists Pure to offer an aftermarket DAB radio upgrade for just £295, fully fitted at local dealerships.

17.09.2013

GatesAir WorldDAB Member

United States

Harris Broadcast unveiled a new family of Maxiva transmitters for TV and radio broadcasters at IBC, including its VAX range for VHF TV and DAB digital radio.

17.09.2013

European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member

Switzerland

EBU Head of Radio Christian Vogg announced at IBC 2013 in Amsterdam that a memorandum of understanding was signed by eight leading European Public Service broadcasters. Commercial broadcasters in Belgium, Germany and Austria have undertaken to add their signatures as well. Vogg said by bringing together groups seeking to promote hybrid digital radio services for domestic radio sets, automotive receivers, tablets and smartphones (via open hybrid broadcast-Internet protocol standards, known as the smartphone initiative), this memorandum represents an important milestone in realizing the Euro-Chip initiative.

17.09.2013

United Kingdom

A new 10 part radio drama for the under 7s is to be broadcast on RTÉ's dedicated digital radio channel for children, RTÉ jr radio.

17.09.2013

United Kingdom

Absolute Radio will be broadcasting one end of the Christian O'Connell (pictured) Breakfast Show live from the new Wickes Huntingdon branch on Friday and giving away 100 digital radios.

17.09.2013

GatesAir WorldDAB Member

United States

Harris Broadcast’s new VHF solutions provide DTV and DAB digital radio broadcasters with efficient air-cooled platforms featuring PowerSmart 3D amplifier designs, power consumption optimization and cooling efficiency for best-in-class operation. Its vastly reduced footprint is particularly helpful for national broadcasters operating large networks from space-challenged facilities; or local broadcasters filling in coverage gaps across expansive areas.