Global
WorldDAB Summit: FM Shutdowns in Germany and Switzerland
The switchover to DAB+ is targeted by 2026 in Switzerland and mid-2031 in the...
Germany
Global
Bavaria Approves All AI DAB+ Station
Approval is first step in taking Absolut Radio AI national
Products
SR Refits Congresshalle Studio for IP
Renovation of the facility included adding a Lawo production setup for the public broadcaster
Global
German State Sets Mid-2031 for FM Switchoff
Move has backing of both public and private radio, unlike in other states
Business and Law
Uplink, Divicon Media Announce Merger
Together the companies operate 1,200 FM transmitters and nine DAB+ multiplexes across Germany
People News
New WorldDAB President Plants Her Flag at 2023 Summit
Bierhorst: “Just look at what we already achieved"
Reader's Forum
Letter: Take a Note From Germany
Today's specialty models combine OTA reception with online connectivity and other features
News and Business
Libsyn Expands Into Germany
Hopes its acquisition of Julep Media will provide a bigger foothold in Europe
Global
German Plans for DAB+ Emergency Alerts
Group sets two- to three-year timeline for implementation
Global
Rising Energy Costs Could Spur Digital Migration
Projected cost reductions cited as reason for Germany to accelerate the migration to DAB+
Global
Deutschlandradio Plans Launch of More DAB+ Transmitters
Short-range FM transmitters at six locations will go dark at the end of June...
Global
2021: Best Year Yet for DAB+ in Germany
A decade after digital radio launched, Germany seeing accelerating growth for both listeners and...
Guest Commentaries
Digital Radio Tackles Green Challenge
New German study shows DAB+ is “green radio” with energy savings of up to...
Columns and Views
IRT to Close by End of 2020
Closing a prestigious research institute is not in line with government’s policy to encourage...
News and Business
BR Verkehr Puts Focus on Traffic
A streamlined workflow and integrated newsroom system help ensure the broadcast of timely alerts
Facilities
Radio Osnabrück Facilitates Telecommuter Tasks
Local talent telecommute in from all corners of the station’s regional coverage area
News and Business
WDR Selects Orban Audio Processors
Has taken delivery of 20 Optimod 8700i units for use across three channels
News and Business
Germany Hosts WorldDAB General Assembly 2018
Radio Industry discusses a multiplatform strategy to compete in an IP-dominated world
News and Business
WorldCast Systems Gains Foothold in Germany
Brings the firm’s number of Ecreso transmitters in the country to 1,650
Trends - RM
DAB News From Germay, Slovenia & Northern Ireland
Digital radio deployments, licensing and other advances reported in Europe
Trends - RM
New Regional DAB+ Networks Turned On in Lower Bavaria, the Upper Palatinate
Also, 26.1% of the Bavarian population aged 14 and over older now own a...
Trends - RM
Recent Digital Radio News From Europe and Beyond
Here are some updates from Switzerland, Ukraine and Germany
Trends - RM
Digital Radio News From Europe
France’s CSA has approved seven sites in the Hauts-de-France (the north of France) for...
News and Business
Saarländischer Rundfunk Rolling With Lawo Gear
The console was installed in broadcaster’s main studio in December 2017
News and Business
Lawo Hires Roberts-Davies as Head of Pre-Sales & Projects
Will lead team that delivers technical consultation, solution design and system delivery
Trends - RM
Media Broadcast Completes Sale of VHF Infrastructure in Germany
And the first DAB+ license has been awarded in Austria
Trends - RM
Media Broadcast Completes 120th Transmitter Site for National DAB Network
The German DAB network will be expanded even further
Global
Bavaria Increases DAB+ Service With New Transmitters
There are now 47 DAB+ transmitter locations across the German state
Global
Ecreso Transmitter Approved by ARD
The 5 kW/10 kW FM unit is now approved for use within the networks...
Trends - RM
In Germany, DAB+ Use Now Exceeds Satellite, Cable and Internet Radio
The average the listening time is 29 minutes
News and Business
Germany Begins Small-Scale DAB Testing
Other small-scale projects are scheduled to go into operation later this year
Trends - RM
Changes Planned for DAB Networks in Franconian Region of Bavaria
If the new DAB concept in Bavaria is successfully implemented, the conversion from FM...
Trends - RM
Germany’s Media Broadcast Expands DAB+ Mux Network
Expanding Bundesmux reception across the country
Global
Germany: DAB+ Transmission Site Changes, Additions
The national DAB+ network is getting four more transmission sites
Trends - RM
Bavaria Sees Increase in Number of DAB+ Receivers
In 2015, only 10.2% of Bavarians had at least one digital radio
Trends - RM
Germany’s Second National Digital Radio Network Provider Chosen
Three companies bid for the right to operate the new mux, which is expected...