11.12.2017
FM Transmitters Switched Off in South Tyrol
BOLZANO, South Tyrol, Italy — South Tyrol broadcaster RAS has deactivated the first 19 FM broadcasting systems of the Ö1, ORF Radio Tirol and Ö3 radio programs. One of several reasons given for the shutdown is that it reduces operating costs....
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11.12.2017
DAB+ soon to be used for Emergency Warning System in northern Italy
The move to DAB+ in Italy has made further progress with news that their Emergency Warning System will soon adopt the digital standard.
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11.12.2017
Here's how DAB digital radio will revolutionize cars
In Norway and Switzerland, two of the countries in which cars equipped with digital radio decoding are more widespread, there is a system called EWS (Emergency Warning System), which allows authorities to branch instantaneous alarms, for example on floods or other cataclysms.
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11.12.2017
Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member
PULS to remain on DAB+
Bayerischer Rundfunk has reassessed the frequency change for its radio stations PULS and BR-Klassik, which is planned for 2018.
BR will keep PULS on DAB+, reflecting the progress of digital radio in reaching youth audiences in Bavaria.
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11.12.2017
Increased demand - but no DAB panic
Ruben Berg at Andslimoen Car says that demand is increasing, but the Nissan dealer has in recent times experienced a noticeable increase in car owners' requests, who begin to feel that it is urgent to put in place DAB in their car...
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11.12.2017
Digital Radio UK
Call for All Radios to Be “Digital by Default”
The United Kingdom’s Minister for Digital, Matt Hancock, has called for producers and suppliers of radios to ensure all new devices are “digital by default,” in an interview via video at the Drive to Digital conference, which took place in September at the British Museum in London...
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11.12.2017
With a coordinated spectrum plan for radio, ASEAN countries can secure radio’s digital future
ASEAN regulators can use the experiences of the countries that are already rolling out DAB+, and, do it even better in this populous and tech savvy region, says Joan Warner, Vice-President of WorldDAB and CEO, Commercial Radio Australia.
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11.12.2017
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member
BBC reaches 98% DAB coverage with new transmitter
The BBC has upped its DAB (digital audio broadcasting) radio coverage to nearly 98% of UK homes with the launch of a new national transmitter. ...
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11.12.2017
The European Radio Show: January 25-27
The 2018 edition of Le Salon de la Radio/European Radio Show will take place in Paris from January 25-27. Key conferences, master classes and workshops will be streamed and broadcast live via DAB+.
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11.12.2017
Hyundai i30 2018 review
The 2018 Hyundai i30 Active includes sat nav with live traffic updates and DAB+ digital radio.
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