Newsroom

18.04.2017

Germany

German electronic dance music station "Sunshine live'" is benefiting from DAB+ after switching off a number of FM frequencies last year. More of their listeners are now receiving this station from the national broadcaster via DAB+

18.04.2017

Germany

The digital radio standard DAB+ has received a new logo and branding in Germany. Creative agency Scholz & Friends partnered with ARD for the rebranding which has recently been launched, with a nationwide marketing campaign to follow, starting on 2 May 2017.

18.04.2017

Australia

The usual Mondeo kit remains intact including the well-implemented SYNC3 with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB digital radio and apps like Spotify and Pandora on an 8.0-inch screen.

18.04.2017

Germany

The latest stereo radio from Albrecht Audio combines all reception possibilities at stations via DAB +, Internet as well as FM in a retro-designed housing. Music streaming via DLNA home networking and Bluetooth connection included.

17.04.2017

Netherlands

DAB+ digital radio is growing steadily in the Netherlands. According to figures recently released by WorldDAB, 581,000 DAB digital radio receivers have now been sold in the Netherlands. The country currently has two national multiplexes - one with public stations, the other private stations - and 11 regional multiplexes broadcasting both public and private radio stations.

17.04.2017

Germany

Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi) is working to promote digital radio services by mandating certain features in new radios. Their draft recommendation recommends that high-quality radio receivers may only be sold if they are suitable for the reception of digital signals.

16.04.2017

Norway

Just after Easter, NRK, P4 and Radio Norway conclude their broadcasts on the FM network across most of Norway. Currently, there are many older FM radios in Norwegian cabins, but the vast majority of these cabins are in areas with good DAB coverage. Digitalradio Norway has advised those with cabins to use Easter to check that they are DAB ready.

14.04.2017

United Kingdom

The new Renault Clio Dynamique S Nav dCi 110 comes with sat nav, FM and DAB radio, Bluetooth, USB and AUX, as well as hands-free and fingertip remote control.

14.04.2017

United Kingdom

Radio use in the UK is now at record levels, with 48 million adults listening to more than 1 billion hours each week. Analysts predict that digital listeners will become the majority within a year, leading the UK government to undertake a review which could result in FM signals being switched off.

13.04.2017

United Kingdom

A surge in digital listeners has brought about a “new golden age” of radio which could trigger the beginning of the end of FM listening as early as this year. Analysts predict that digital radio listeners will become the majority within a year. The Government has said that once that milestone is reached it will undertake a review which could result in the FM signal being switched off.