04.09.2019

MDR publishes study on sustainability of DAB+

The public broadcaster for Germany’s federal states of Thuringia, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, MDR, published a research study that found that only 10% of the currently used effective radiated power (ERP) is necessary for the broadcast of radio services via DAB+. The study also found that on average, a two-person household uses approximately 2 MWh of energy per annum for receiving terrestrial broadcast services. Using DAB+ instead of FM could result in energy savings comparable to approximately 5600 households.

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04.09.2019

DAB+ expansion continues across Europe

DAB+ is progressing across Europe and in France, the CSA launched in July a call for applications for DAB+ licences in 15 new zones.

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04.09.2019
Global WorldDAB Member

Global expands its biggest radio brands with launch of five digital channels

Radio, media and advertising giant Global has launched five new DAB radio stations over the last week, to accommodate different music tastes through its top brands.

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04.09.2019
GatesAir WorldDAB Member
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GatesAir to unveil New DAB Radio Innovations at IBC2019

GatesAir has expanded its range of DAB radio transmitters and solutions to include multi-carrier and liquid-cooled innovations at IBC 2019. Many of the new innovations result from the company's recent acquisition of ONEtastic.

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02.09.2019

DAB+ takes centre stage at IFA 2019

IFA 2019 will see over 40 DAB+ receiver manufacturers showcase their latest products to over 250,000 trade visitors from more than 100 countries. As the rollout of DAB+ continues across Europe, strengthened by the commitment of the automotive industry, radio’s digital migration will take centre stage in the home entertainment, audio and mobility halls.

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02.09.2019

Switzerland Confirms FM Switch off Date

Radio programs will be available via FM until the end of 2024 at the latest.

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02.09.2019

Global launches two brand-new radio stations on DAB

Sam Jackson, Managing Editor of Smooth said: “Through these new stations, we can’t wait to introduce Smooth to even more people, as well as giving our existing 5.7 million weekly listeners even more opportunities to enjoy the music they love.”

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02.09.2019

Global to launch Capital XTRA Reloaded on DAB across the UK

Says Al Smith, Deputy Managing Editor of Capital XTRA: “This is a hugely exciting time for Capital XTRA as we launch a brand new station. It’s the perfect time to expand the Capital XTRA brand as we celebrate record audience figures, with 1.9 million listeners now tuning in every week.

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02.09.2019

New Mercedes-Benz Actros truck boasts DAB radio

The new Actros truck released by Mercedes-Benz includes a number of new features, including a customisable multimedia cockpit, a new MirrorCam digital mirror setup, and DAB digital radio.

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30.08.2019

RAS Sudtirol proposes 3-year FM switch-off plan

Public broadcaster RAS has proposed a 3-year plan to switch off FM. Since 2017 South Tyrol has already shut down 41 FM transmitters and now proposes to switch off a further 67. Two factors are driving the FM switch off - huge transmission cost savings to stop investing in an old technology.

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