Global
German State Sets Mid-2031 for FM Switchoff
Move has backing of both public and private radio, unlike in other states
Global
Global
Swiss Public Radio Commits to 2024 End for FM
SRG SSR cites low FM-only listenership, cost of maintaining 'outdated broadcasting technology'
Global
Ofcom to Allow Wider AM Bandwidths
The proposal is part of a series of announced updates to the Analog Radio...
Business and Law
TuneIn Signs Partnership With Carmaker GWM
Great Wall Motor Co. will offer Tunein in certain models in Australia and Europe
Headlines
How Do We Maintain DAB+ Radio’s Prominence in the Car?
Harrison: Rich user experience, simplicity and partnerships are keys to success
Headlines
Bierhorst: Communication Is Key for Future of Digital Radio
The WorldDAB president kicked off an industry event in Prague on June 13
Global
Japanese AM Distributes FM Receivers
After suspension, listeners lacked way to tune alternate ‘wide FM’ transmissions
Global
Japanese AM Stations Begin Suspensions
Regulators allow a year-long trial of suspended AM services to gauge the impact
Business and Law
Radioplayer Adopts HLS+ Streaming
A partnership with Super Hi-Fi enables “enhanced listening experiences”
Headlines
Euro Broadcasters Explore the Potential in Collaboration
Industry gathering discussed digital and hybrid radio, dashboard displays and “Total Audio”
Global
DAB+ Pilot Project Announced for Senegal
Move described as a commitment to audiovisual innovation
Global
MAP Bridges Radio, Television Newsrooms
PHF Com connects Ross Video, ENCO systems to share newsroom assets
Guest Commentaries
Radio Helps Bridge the Information Gap in Rural India
More than 450 community radio stations are currently in operation
News and Business
Bauer Media Completes SharpStream Acquisition
Commercial broadcaster builds out its streaming capabilities
Global
BBC WS Team Puts Focus on China
New Global China Unit announced during ‘World Service Presents’
Global
Flanders Bringing DAB+ to Tunnels
Project will ensure drivers can be reached with emergency alerts
Guest Commentaries
MicroMPX Is Designed Specifically for FM
An efficient solution to send full composite to sites without excessive bandwidth consumption
Programming and Sales
KQED Is Presented With World Radio Day Award
Station was chosen as the fifth annual recipient
Global
Fujii Kaze Inaugurates ‘Tiny Desk Concerts Japan’
NHK World brings NPR’s performance concept to Japan
Global
AEQ Introduces the Solaris Codec
The high-density multi-channel codec will be exhibited in Las Vegas
Guest Commentaries
Why Is Shortwave Only “the Radio of Last Resort”?
Its powerful new capabilities remain largely unexplored
Global
50th Small-Scale DAB Multiplex Launches in U.K.
New service reflects the rapid growth of local multiplexes over past two years
News Makers
Uplink Network Embraces SmartFM Technology
The company has now installed almost 1,000 transmitters with the technology
News and Business
Radio Vets Look to Honor Chris Noel With Presidential Medal of Freedom
Her show "A Date With Chris" gave U.S. troops hope during the Vietnam War
News Makers
EBU Playbook Targets Radio in Connected Cars
Tomas Granryd introduces new collaborative effort
Global
Radio Archives Give Voice to Czech Author
AI technology uses ČR archives to train Karel Čapek augmented reality app
Facilities
This Shortwave Station’s Transmitter Site Sits Pretty in the Tropics
KTWR's home is on Guam, which makes for some interesting broadcasting
Headlines
100 New DAB+ Transmitters Across France
TDF notes success in expanding reach across mainland France in 2023
Global
BBC Radio Set to Expand Digital Options
Four new and expanded digital-only brand extensions launching later this year
Facilities
Italian Mountain Tower Adds DAB+
With a commanding view of vineyards and valleys, the site now supports an experimental...
Global
RTM Revives Older Shortwave Transmitter
RFmondial LVe exciter prepares shortwave station for future needs
Global
Ferncast to Offer Aixtream Cloud by Subscription
Manufacturer is exhibiting at Hamburg event this month
Global
Israel Reactivates AM for War-Time Communications
Officials are testing the ability of AM signals to reach into bomb shelters and...
Facilities
WBCQ Relies on High-Power Shortwave Antenna
The rotatable structure in Maine carries religious programming on 9.330 MHz