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25.04.2019

Austria

The launch of Austria's new national DAB+ multiplex is set to take place on 28 May 2019. At least nine stations are expected to broadcast on the multiplex, which will also be audible in certain parts of southwestern Germany.

24.04.2019

Poland

Regional public broadcaster Radio Wrocław are running a single frequency DAB+ network for small and local broadcasters in and around the city of Wrocław. The tests began in 2015 and will continue until the end of 2019 with a possibility of continuation. This article takes a closer look at some of the challenges experienced during the trial, their solutions, and the wider findings of the trial.

18.04.2019

Italy

Local broadcasters have switched on a new DAB+ multiplexer in the Umbria region of Italy. Members of the Aeranti-Corallo association of local radio and TV broadcasters activated the new MUX, “Radiofonia locale digitale Umbria,” which transmits on the 10C block. This latest local digital radio MUX, which is located in Colle della Trinità, carries content from stations including Max Radio Classic; Radio Blu; Radio Galileo; Radio Studio Delta; and Simply Radio.

18.04.2019

Germany

Regular DAB+ digital radio transmissions have now started in Allgäu, Germany, following an official launch ceremony attended by the President of the Bavarian State Center for New Media Siegfried Schneider. In 2020, Bavaria is expected to become the first German federal state in which all local VHF programs will also be broadcast in DAB+.

18.04.2019

United Kingdom

The Channel Islands are to gain their first commercial DAB multiplex shortly as Ofcom starts the process of awarding a licence.

17.04.2019

United Kingdom

The Channel Islands are set to gain their first commercial DAB multiplex shortly as Ofcom starts the process of awarding a licence. The regulator has invited applications to provide the service, with a closing date of July 17th 2019. The regulator says it hopes to award the licence as early as October 2019, or as soon as practicable thereafter.

17.04.2019

Toyota WorldDAB Member

United Kingdom

The Toyota Camry comes with DAB as standard in the UK.

17.04.2019

Australia

The new Mazda 3 comes with DAB+ as standard in Australia.

17.04.2019

Germany

The State Media Authority of Saarland has issued a call for tender for DAB+ transmission capacities on the frequency block 11C. Private radio broadcasters, telemedia providers and platform providers may apply. The application deadline is 12 May 2019.

17.04.2019

Australia

The new C5 Aircross comes with DAB+ as standard in Australia.