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20.02.2012

Spain

The frequency to be used to broadcast DAB+/ DMB signals at Mobile World Congress 2012 has been confirmed as being in block 9C in Band III corresponding to 206,352Mhz.

20.02.2012

France

After Germany in 2011, several countries plan to launch terrestrial digital radio this year or next year. Some, like Norway, are already starting to look at FM switch off. In France, the CSA attempts to revive the issue.

17.02.2012

Norway

At a meeting in Lillehammer last week all Norwegian DAB/DAB+ content providers agreed to implement a common target level for loudness normalization. Taking the EBU's R 128 as a basis for their discussions, the digital radio broadcasters chose -15 LUFS as a preliminary target level, as opposed to the -23 LUFS specified in the EBU recommendation

17.02.2012

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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).

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.