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05.08.2020

Deutschlandradio WorldDAB Member

Germany

Germany's public broadcaster and DAB+ pioneer Deutschlandradio has switched off analogue broadcasts in a number of locations in Bavaria and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Listeners in these regions will now be able to listen to Deutschlandradio's stations on DAB+.

04.08.2020

Malta

Digi B Network, Malta's network operator, is now a member of WorldDAB. Digi B Network launched the first DAB+ platform in Europe and brought to market the first DAB+ aftermarket car stereo. Nearly all broadcasters on the island are broadcasting on DAB+ via the Digi B network.

04.08.2020

maRadio.be

Belgium

Belgium's French-speaking digital radio office outlines the different types of receivers available to listeners today, comparing digital, analogue and IP receivers and helping consumers make the right choice for their radio, at home or in the car.

03.08.2020

France

The CSA has published the list of broadcasters that will be allocated DAB+ frequencies in Clermont Ferrand and Limoges (central France), as well as Montpellier, Nîmes and Perpignan (southern France). The selected stations will be able to broadcast on DAB+ starting from Q1 2022.

30.07.2020

Italy

The number of DAB+ services across the continent continues to grow steadily as more countries shift to DAB+ digital radio. This article presents an overview of the state of DAB+ across Europe.

29.07.2020

Germany

Six broadcasters have applied for DAB+ frequencies in Berlin and Brandenburg - these are Radio Paradiso, Fußball FanRadio Berlin, Nice mix, Pure FM and Energy and Freies BürgerRadio Slubfurt.

29.07.2020

Paneda WorldDAB Member

Sweden , Norway

The agreement covers up to six complete DAB systems with encoders and multiplexers. Three of the systems are already in operation, and the others will follow by the end of the year.

29.07.2020

United Kingdom

Bauer Media is launching Hits Radio Pride – a new dedicated LGBTQ+ pop-up radio station for six months on 28 August. The station will be available across various locations in the UK, including England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

28.07.2020

Germany

Highlighting the continuous growth of DAB+ radio in Germany, National German Radio's Managing Director Erwin Linnenbach says there will be even more opportunities for broadcasters after the pandemic, while listeners across the country will benefit from an increasingly diverse offering.

28.07.2020

, NXP Semiconductors WorldDAB Member

Netherlands

NXP offer a complete product portfolio for car infotainment systems. The company has developed a special reception improvement algorithm for DAB using two antennas, which makes it possible to increase the DAB reception radius compared to standard MRC (maximum ratio combining) algorithms, and significantly reduce frequent blends and audio mutes.