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Italian Mountain Tower Adds DAB+

With a commanding view of vineyards and valleys, the site now supports an experimental DAB+ service

The Roncà/Monte Calvarina Transmission Site (Photo courtesy Aeranti-Corallo)

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Roncà, Italy, and Monte Calvarina, a peak of the Lessini Mountains, are known for their wines. As of Jan. 24, 2024, They are also home to the latest DAB+ transmission site for the Radio Digitale Veneto consortium.

The site is between the cities of Verona and Vicenza with a commanding view of the valleys below. Aeranti-Corallo, which represents about 450 local FM radio stations across Italy, shared these photos of the site. Radio Digitale Veneto is a member of the association.

The DAB+ broadcasts, operating in VHF channel 8C, are still considered experimental, but 20 local stations are participating in the project. The Monte Calvarina single-tower site is also home to antennas for several FM broadcasts.

A Closer Look at the Antenna Bays on the Tower (Photo courtesy Aeranti-Corallo)
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