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18.02.2020

Panasonic Automotive Systems Europe GmbH WorldDAB Member

United Kingdom

The D30BT is a splash-proof portable DAB+ radio hat includes a Bluetooth speaker and USB charging for other devices.The D8 DAB+ Clock Radio features a dual alarm for couples with different wake-up times, and includes a large, easy-to-read display. Rounding things off is the DM502 stereo system, which includes a DAV radio, CD drive, and Bluetooth streaming in a tidy wooden speaker cabinet.

18.02.2020

Germany

Albrecht has announced the launch of the Albrecht DR 490, a hybrid radio that includes DAB+ digital radio, internet and FM as well as a 2.4 inch colour display.

18.02.2020

Germany

Analogue broadcasters launching substations on DAB+ digital radio are reaping the financial benefits of DAB+, according to a study conducted by the regulatory authority for new media in Bavaria. Antenne Bayern, HitRadio FFH and Unser Radio feature amongst the radio groups to have made a profit.

17.02.2020

Australia

Commercial radio stakeholders in Australia are calling on the Federal Government to spend $80 million in an accelerated rollout of DAB+ technology, with SCA’s Grant Blackley and Commercial Radio Australia's Joan Warner both voicing their support for this initiative.

13.02.2020

France

As one of the long-time advocates of DAB+ in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, the northernmost region of France, Delta FM has recommended its listeners tune in via DAB+ digital radio and make the most of a switch to digital.

13.02.2020

United Kingdom

Pure is celebrating World Radio Day with the launch of StreamR Splash, a small and portable version of the StreamR. The new iteration boasts an IP67 water and dustproof rating alongside all of the DAB+ radio, Bluetooth and Amazon Alexa functionality of its bigger version.

13.02.2020

France

Maxximum, the iconic French radio station from the 90s is set to make its radio return just under thirty years after going off air. Aimed at 18-35 year olds, the popular radio station will be available to DAB+ listeners in and around Paris starting from this spring.

12.02.2020

OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member

Switzerland

The European Broadcasting Union's Digital Radio Summit helped highlight some of the progress of DAB+ in Europe - in the UK, 95% of cars are now equipped with DAB, while in Germany, there are now more DAB radios being sold than FM, and a second national multiplex with commercial stations is set to launch in September. Digris has been licensed by Ofcom for the installation of local DAB+ networks in Switzerland as the country prepares for the switch off of its FM services.

12.02.2020

Portugal

Speakers at the RadioDays event held in Lisbon will include Jacqueline Bierhorst, WorldDAB vice president and member of the steering board.

12.02.2020

Germany

According to Olaf Hopp, NRJ's Germany CEO, the launch of a second national multiplex in Germany presents an opportunity for private broadcasters across the country, particularly when taking into account the significant increases in both advertising revenue and listening numbers.