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21.07.2017

DIGIDIA WorldDAB Member

Slovakia

"DAB is an important technology for Slovakia and Towercom is proud to provide the infrastructure and technical expertise for this prestigious project. DAB is now on air on 4 transmitter sites in Bratislava, Banska Bystrica, Zilina and Kosice," said Zsolt Nagy, Towercom’s CTO.

21.07.2017

United States

New technologies are challenging automotive radio vendors to improve radio reception while meeting different sets of requirements and cost targets. Let’s consider some of these challenges and how new integrated circuit (IC) devices can help radio vendors tackle them.

21.07.2017

The latest eBook from Radio World includes news on DAB around the world including details on planned FM switchoff dates and how countries are embracing digital and forging their unique paths forward.

20.07.2017

United Kingdom

Equipment featured in the standard Stelvio includes an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, DAB radio, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control and a multi-function leather steering wheel.

20.07.2017

United Kingdom , Germany

In Munich last month, speakers from automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the widespread adoption of DAB radio in the car.

19.07.2017

Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member

Germany

Transmission services provider Media Broadcast is expanding Bundesmux reception across Germany. With the commissioning of new transmitters, DAB+ reception in the north-east of Germany will be significantly improved. Out-of-doors reception of the national multiplex will be expanded to 96% with the new transmitter locations, and more than 82% of citizens will be able to receive the national multiplex indoors.

19.07.2017

Netherlands

Netherlands-based Broadcast Partners has issued a new product line to support local broadcasters in the transition to digital. The new product line consists of a 50W DAB+ transmitter, an antenna system, cabling, installation and an aXemble headend.

19.07.2017

Denmark

Digital radio is on the rise in Denmark. In the first quarter of this year, 33% of the population listened to digital radio. Two years ago it was just 21%. The Danish government has agreed that if it hits the 50% mark, the FM band will be shut down within two years and DAB+ will be the main way for listeners to receive radio broadcasts.

19.07.2017

United Kingdom

A five-inch colour touchscreen infotainment system is included as standard, and is bundled with a DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity and USB points – more of which are found in the rear.

19.07.2017

Australia

Commercial Radio Australia released the separate audience data from GfK for digital radio (DAB+).The biggest cume audience 10+ in the Sydney market for regular radio broadcasts is Nova with 974,000. However, the biggest DAB+ cume audience 10+ in Sydney is 82,000 listening to Coles Radio.