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July 31st, 2010

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Vita R1 MkII
DAB+  Band III  

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British company Vita Audio is updating its R1 DAB radio with a Mark II version that is expected to appear in selected stores from "early August". The new version adds DAB+ capability. The receiver will be available in Rich Walnut veneer, Dream White and Midnight Black high gloss lacquers. Optional accessories are a carry case, in either black or tan leather, and a rechargeable battery pack that fits onto the back of the radio rather than within it, and hence comes by the name of BackPack. Note that any existing stocks of the original R1 do not receive DAB+. Unlike the products of some other British companies, the R1 MkII on sale in the UK will also have DAB+ capability.

Das Haus des Rundfunks in Berlin

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Es war eine Exklave mitten in einer Enklave - eine sowjetische Insel mitten in West Berlin, und ein Dorn im Auge für die Westalliierten. Vom Haus des Rundfunks aus gingen die ersten Stereosendungen in die Welt; und 1989 war es die Nachrichtenzentrale beim Fall der Mauer. Schon vor dem Weltkrieg war das Haus Sitz des Reichssenders. Von hier aus wurde am 22. März 1935 der erste reguläre Fernsehprogrammdienst in Deutschland gestartet. Heute sendet hier der Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. Wolfgang Bauernfeind, Redakteur, Regisseur und Autor, hat mit vielen Zeitzeugen gesprochen und die einschlägigen Archive gesichtet. Entstanden ist eine spannend zu lesende und reich bebilderte Chronik, in der sich die Geschichte des Rundfunks in Deutschland spiegelt.

Erscheint am 24. September 2010
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BUSH DAB+
DAB+  Band III  
Two new DAB+ portables from Bush, available in Australia, added to the DAB+ receivers page.

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dab2go
DAB+  Band III  
We thought you should know that Tangent's dab2go radios are now also available in ice blue

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and apple green.

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Pure Mi

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The "palm-sized" portable from Pure has been listed by amazon.co.uk and is available for pre-order. Note the following from Pure: "UK products receive DAB/FM; non-UK products receive DAB/DAB+/DMB-Radio/FM. Chargeable DAB+ upgrade available for UK products if UK broadcasts commence."
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This radio introduces a new addition to Pure's family of chargePAK batteries - the optional A1.

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Oasis flow
DAB+  Band III  WiFi

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The weatherproof and rechargeable DAB and internet radio from Pure is now listed by Amazon.co.uk and available for pre-order. In common with Pure's other "connected" products, the Oasis flow (not to be confused with the Oasis) will be sold DAB+ capable in the UK.
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Sony DAB+
DAB+  Band III  

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Sony's first DAB+ micro hifi system, the sexily-named CMTFX350I. A top-loading CD player with iPod dock (iPod not included, folks) and DAB, DAB+ and FM tuner.

Solar DAB+
DAB+  Band III  

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Grundig's gener8 DAB+ radio now has a solar-powered brother, the gener8sol - in Wohnort colours! Its 10-hour rechargeable battery can be charged in sunlight, or using the supplied AC adaptor. The antenna is detachable, not retractable. When not in use, it can be stowed in a slot on the back of the radio. Note also that only one angle of operation is possible for the antenna... straight up, so the normal rules about angling the antenna for best reception wouldn't work. Given this limitation, a strong signal is likely to be required.

Plum Audio
DAB+  Band III  

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Looking rather like (uncannily so) the Aria device familiar in Europe, the diminuitive "adaptor" now on sale in Australia is designed to be fed into an existing HiFi or radio. Operated using the supplied remote control. The supplied wire antenna may require careful placement to work indoors, but an external antenna could be connected.

Geneva S DAB+
DAB+  Band III  

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Your eyes do not deceive you. The Geneva S DAB+ is a DAB/DAB+ and FM radio with iPod dock (iPod 3G not supported). The receiver is supplied with an aluminium pedestal but its use is optional. If the Red finish is not to your taste, the radio is also available in black or white. Yours for a mere CHF 699.

United DAB 9500
DAB  Band III  

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DAB, DAB+ and FM Radio
AUX input for iPod or mp3 player
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Fii Posh
DAB+  Band III  

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HDigit have a new compact DAB/DAB+ and FM radio, the Fii Posh. In Switzerland, the radio retails for approx CHF 129.

Bluestate 558
DAB+ thumbnail  RNT thumbnail  Band III  Lband thumbnail

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A second car radio/CD player is about to be added to the Bluestate range. The 558 is a DAB and DAB+ receiver, promised to be user upgradeable to DMB-A. Unlike the 557 released earlier, the newcomer boasts Bluetooth and an AUX input on the front of the panel. The 558 is already listed by the online Swiss retailer K55 who are accepting pre-orders. K55 expect stock in August. The 558 should also be available from outlets in Malta, including the online portal of Digi B Network.

Just a Classic Minute
Volume 7

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Just as funny - and popular - today as when it first began on BBC Radio 4 in 1967, "Just a Minute" challenges contestants to speak for one minute on a given subject without repetition, hesitation or deviation. Its mix of irreverent fun and ferocious competition has always attracted stellar names from the world of comedy and theatre, all of whom pit their wits - and their wit - against regular players including Kenneth Williams, Paul Merton, Derek Nimmo, Clement Freud and Peter Jones. This title includes these guests in the four archive programmes: Geraldine Jones, Alfred Marks and Tim Rice. Four classic archive episodes of the ever-popular comedy panel game 30 September 1968, 30 March 1977, 22 May 1979, and 25 April 1989.
Release Date: July 8th 2010
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Earlier volumes are still available

Tivoli DAB/DAB+/DMB-A
DAB+ thumbnail  RNT thumbnail  Band III

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A new model from Tivoli that will support DAB, DAB+ and DMB-A is promised to be available in France in September. A DAB+ version of the receiver is already on sale in Switzerland. A matching speaker is available for stereo.

ONE Mini Case

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A carry case to protect your One Mini from bumps and scrapes when travelling, with room to house the power adaptor. (DAB radio not included!)
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Sensia Protection

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Pack of two anti-scratch screen protectors - protects your Sensia’s screen from scratches and dust. Reflective screen protector has a mirror-effect when screen is off, transparent when screen is on. Two cleaning tabs ensure pristine screen before installation. Removable, residue free, microfibre cleaning cloth included. Guided applicator for perfect fit, every time.
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Bush Walker
DAB+ thumbnail  Band III

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DAB+ and FM personal radio released in Australia and described by Bush as "not much bigger than a matchbox". The headphone cable acts as antenna, and as usual with such devices the results can be quite variable outdoors and disappointing indoors.

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A book about Winter Hill near Bolton in Lancashire UK. The history of the hill, its geology, past industries, plant life, underground tunnels, archaeology etc. In a nutshell . . . .all you ever wanted to know about Winter Hill - and much more! Profits from the sale of this book go to the Bolton Mountain Rescue Group.
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Kogan Double
DAB+ thumbnail  Band III  WiFi thumbnail  

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Two new DAB+ receivers are available in July from Australian Direct-to-Home Retailer Kogan. The first is a DAB, DAB+, FM and WiFi radios with iPod and iPhone dock. The second is a deluxe version of the same receiver.

Kogan have one receiver on sale already, a slightly smaller DAB, DAB+, FM and WiFi radio with iPdod dock.

Nevada Sinfonie II
a "multi-region radio"
DAB+ thumbnail  RNT thumbnail  Band III

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Ah yes! Think of multi-region and we think of Blu-Ray, DVD, VHS, television sets.... and now radio! Buy just any DAB radio and you could find it doesn't work when you arrive at Klosters. In Europe today, a multi-standard, or "multi-region" radio is necessary if you want to be able to use it in Paris or Peterborough, Basel or Basingstoke. This battery or mains portable promises reception of DAB, DAB+ and DMB-A. FM is included. The copy honestly states it will work "in the majority of countries offering Digital Radio". since L-band is probably not included.
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StarWaves car radio
DAB+ thumbnail  Band III  L-band

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Swedish company Starwaves is bringing a new car radio to market in July/August. The Europe DAB+ car radio offers DAB and DAB+ in both Band III and L-band as well as analogue AM and FM. The unit is designed to be used with Star Waves' active antenna which is sold separately. The antenna and the receiver use one connection for AM/FM and a second connection for DAB Band III and L-band.
Estimated price 2 500 SEK (+ 1 000 SEK for active antenna).

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Pan-European DAB radios in the UK
DAB+ thumbnail  RNT thumbnail  Band III  WiFi
All Pure radios on sale in the UK that connect to the internet should be enabled for DAB+ and DMB-A. That is because the relevant rights for the audio codecs are also required to access the internet services. At the present time, Wohnort understands that new stock of the following radios will work with DAB+ and DMB-A "out of the box" and are therefore suitable for use in countries such as France, Switzerland and Malta. (Note however that this does not include any countries where L-band is still planned to be used, such as the Czech Republic.)
Pure Avanti flow
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Pure Evoke flow
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Pure Siesta flow
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Pure Sensia
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Black | White | Red | Yellow
And from Revo...
Revo Mondo
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Third-Party Batteries
- also in the UK

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Amazon customers in Germany and the UK now have a choice between Pure's branded E1 chargePAK batteries and cheaper third-party versions. Both are 8800mAh 3.7V lithium ion devices and are suitable for Pure's Verona, Sensia, Evoke Flow, Evoke Mio, Evoke 1S and Evoke 2S DAB receivers. Given that the UK price for the genuine Pure battery is around £30, the German substitutes are still not exactly cheap. Both the Pure originals and the Cameron Sino batteries are cheaper in the UK than in Germany. On the other hand, the saving to be made is far greater in Germany.

Pure chargePAK E1:-
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Cameron Sino substitutes:-
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Lband thumbnail   L-band

DMB-TH thumbnail   DMB-TH
IBOC thumbnail   IBOC
(aka HD Radio)
ISDB thumbnail   ISDB-T

 
Ensemble Label
EId
3
Stereo
conditional access   3
Stereo
4
Joint
Stereo
3
Joint
St. LSF
3
Mono
3
Mono
LSF
3
Dual
Channel
3
Packet
Data
3
Stream
Data
3
Stereo
AAC
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3
Mono
AAC
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IVTII


Latest Updates and News   [deutsch]

July 31st
A new Service has popped up on South Hampshire. The Breeze is running at 64 kbit/s in Mono LSF. The Service Information has ceased.

July 30th
Two new transmitters have been brought into service in Switzerland. Rigi and Solothurn extend and improve coverage of the Block 7D ensemble SMC_D02.

July 21st
According to a reception report in pro-dab.de, the Ensemble WDR-DMB has popped up again on Block 11D.

July 20th
Pure have released a software update for their Sensia receivers. V2.0 adds support for the Slideshow feature of DAB/DAB+ that is utilised by some broadcasters. Pure have also ported into Sensia the Picasa photo-editing and sharing software from Google, meaning that the Sensia DAB radio can log into the Google account and view a slideshow of albums either in one of the screen's panes or in full-screen mode. The app is included in the V2.0 update.

July 20th
The BBC has brought into service two new transmitters on Block 12B. Mendlesham extends and improves coverage of BBC National DAB in Suffolk and north Essex. Geddington improves coverage in Northamptonshire, including Corby and Kettering. UK TII table updated.


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Update History
July 16th
A new service has popped up on ensembles in each of the five Australian "DAB+ capitals" - Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Barry is a comedy channel, running, typically, at 64 kbit/s in DAB+.

July 16th
UK newspaper the Daily Mail is offering a digital radio, the Pure Mi, "free for every reader", with details in Saturday's edition.

July 16th
On D1 National, the Service Velvet has been relabelled Velvet1. A new Service has popped up. Velvet2 points to the same audio stream on the ensemble as Velvet1. Snapshot updated.

July 15th
A new ensemble has popped up in Australia. Ten audio services are being broadcast using DAB+ on Block 10B in Canberra, using the Black Mountain transmitter site. These broadcasts are classed as trials, and the licence with the ACMA is for one year.

July 13th
On D1 National, the Service NME Radio UK has been relabelled Velvet and is running at the higher bitrate of 112 kbit/s in Joint Stereo. The packet data service ITIS_MILE TPEG has been relabelled MILE(UK) ITIS

July 13th
The UK regulator Ofcom is conducting a public consultation on its proposals for the renewal of radio multiplex licences. Of particular interest to Wohnort is a proposal "not to require any licensee to expand coverage to currently unserved areas, EXCEPT [Wohnort's emphasis] where any such expansion has already been announced by the licensee, or was part of its original application for the licence but has not yet been implemented." A number of applicants for existing licences undertook to introduce additional transmitters during the term of their licence and have not done so. Some of the undertakings, however, were conditional upon receiver take-up.

July 12th
In Australia, the time-shifted services of public-service broadcaster SBS, SBS Radio_1+2h and SBS Radio_2+2h, have ceased. The live versions of those services, SBS Radio 1 and SBS Radio 2, are now running at the higher bitrate of 64 kbit/s each.

July 10th
A new DMB service has popped up on the Netherlands ensemble MTVNL. NED2 is running at 280 kbit/s.

July 10th
Snapshot of the Swiss ensemble SMC_D02 updated.

July 10th
Snapshot of the Block 11B Stuttgart ensemble SWR Test updated.

July 10th
DAB Baden-Wuert. Snapshot updated.

July 10th
Rheinland-Pfalz Snapshot updated. Since the last Snapshot was taken, the Service DRADIO WISSEN has been relabelled DRadio Wissen.

July 6th
On the Norwegian ensemble Norge Riks, the Service P4 LydenAvNorge is now running at the lower bitrate of 160 kbit/s.

July 6th
On the Toronto Block L3 ensemble CHANNEL3, only EDGE 102 carries any audio. The remaining services on the ensemble are silent.

July 6th
In Toronto, the Block L9 ensemble CHANNEL 9 has not been seen for a couple of weeks and is assumed to have ceased.

July 5th
In its interim review of cost-saving proposals made by BBC management, the BBC Trust, which is the corporation's governing body, has announced that it does not believe a case has been made for the closure of 6 Music. The Trust, however, agrees that a case has been made for the closure of BBC Asian Network, and will consider a formal request for it to cease, providing the BBC management can convince it that alternative proposals, for example to incorporate the progamming into local radio schedules, would adequately serve the British Asian audience.

July 5th
Broadcasters, regulators and transmission providers have agreed upon the transmitter network and coverage during the initial phase of the DAB relaunch in Germany. The major conurbations and the main traffic routes will be served using the most efficient transmitter sites. The plans will now be checked to ensure there is no unnecessary duplication of coverage. In the next round of talks, to be held July 16th in Bonn, the pricing and contracts between the broadcasters and the transmission providers will be discussed.

July 5th
Two new Services have popped up on the Norwegian ensemble Norge Riks. Radio 1 Oslo and Radio Norge are both running at 160 kbit/s.

July 3rd
Bristol, London 2 and Severn Estuary Snapshots updated.

July 2nd
Berks & N Hants, Bournemouth, South East Wales and South Hampshire Snapshots updated.

July 2nd
Swindon Snapshot updated. Since the last Snapshot was taken, the Service dabbl radio has been replaced by AbsoluteRadio90s.

July 1st
A new Service has popped up on the Norwegian ensemble Norge Riks. NRJ NORGE is reported to be running at 160 kbit/s. P5 Oslo is reported to have dropped to 128 kbit/s.

July 1st
The map on the official Swiss DAB site has been updated to show two new transmitters in service, at Wasserfluh and Sisach, broadcasting the ensemble SMC_D02.

July 1st
A new Service has popped up on the Norwegian ensemble Norge Riks. P5 Oslo is reported to be running at 192 kbit/s.

July 1st
The Media Regulator in Norway and the Norwegian Spectrum Reguator have received an application for a temporary DAB licence in the Oslo area. In order to give all interested parties the opportunity to express an interest, both regulators are inviting competing applications by July 11th. Any award made would be for a period of one year and the use of the DAB frequency will be subject to co-ordination with neighbouring administrations.

June 30th
The map on the official Swiss DAB site has been updated to show a new transmitter in service at Geuensee Hoechweidwald, broadcasting the ensemble SMC_D02. The map also indicates the resulting extension to coverage, which includes the city of Luzern.

June 29th
London 3 Snapshot updated.

June 29th
The map on the official Swiss DAB site has been updated to show a new transmitter in service at Olten, extending coverage of the ensemble SMC_D02.

June 28th
The Norwegian media regulator has awarded capacity on the country's national ensemble to four commercial broadcasters, whose services are expected to pop up on the multiplex very soon. NRJ, P5, SBS Radio and Radio Norge will benefit from 80% national coverage. In administrative terms, the regulator describes the allocations as "temporary", because a Digital Radio white paper is to be discussed in Parliament. However, the regulator states that there is nothing to prevent the licences being renewed for a further year when they expire on July 1st 2011. If, as a result of legislation, permanent licences can be awarded before that date, they will replace these temporary ones. The white paper is expected to be presented in autumn 2010.

June 28th
The regional media regulators in Germany, the Landesmedienanstalten, have welcomed Friday's decision by the KEF to release previously-frozen funds for the roll-out of DAB, describing the decision as a "green light" for the relaunch of digital radio. The Director-General of Deutschlandradio, to whom one third of the capacity on the forthcoming national multiplex has been allocated, described it as "an important step in securing the future of the radio medium in a digital age." The dates cited in press releases vary according to the originator and the context. Deutschlandradio, referring to the forthcoming national ensemble, speaks of "towards the end of this year". Other announcements, for example from the Landesmedienanstalten and describing the relaunch generally, speak of 2011.

June 25th
The German authority that distributes the proceeds of the license fee among the public-service broadcasters, the KEF, has recognised the financial needs of the broadcaster Deutschlandradio in respect of its three services to be broadcast on the forthcoming national multiplex and the financial needs of the regional ARD broadcasters for their plans for the "radio of the future", but has attached strings. The roll-out of the Deutschlandradio services must be coordinated with that of the regional broadcasters in the ARD and of the commercial broadcasters. The broadcasters must report to the KEF in September on the outcome of their contractual negotiations with the transmission provider Media Broadcast. Deutschlandradio and the ARD broadcasters will be required to make a financial case to the KEF in September for the continuation of (analogue) long, medium and shortwave broadcasts. The KEF will consider whether, in view of the expansion of internet radio and the rollout of DAB, the long, medium and shortwave broadcasts are economical.

June 22nd
On BBC National DAB, BBC Radio 4 has sprouted a Secondary Component. BBC Tennis is running at 64kbit/s in Mono.

June 18th
A new Service has popped up on Essex. AbsoluteRadio90s replaces dabbl radio.

June 18th
A new Service has popped up on Bristol. AbsoluteRadio90s is running at 80 kbit/s in Mono. dabbl radio has ceased.

June 18th
A new Service has popped up on Berks & N Hants. AbsoluteRadio90s is running at 80 kbit/s in Mono. dabbl radio has ceased.

June 18th
A new Service has popped up on South East Wales. dabbl radio is running at 80 kbit/s in Mono.

June 18th
The Swedish parliament has passed a new radio and television law that will permit new as well as established private radio service providers to apply for digital radio licences. The new law comes into effect on August 1st. One of the first consequences of the new legislation is likely to be that the Block 12D/13C/13F transmissions in Stockholm, Uppsala and Gävle evolve from their current "test transmission" status into a full public service. Wohnort understands that new transmissions are being considered in other parts of the country.

June 18th
On London 3, the Service NME Radio has ceased. On D1 National, the Service NME Radio UK continues as an automated music feed since the radio station ceased live programming last weekend.

June 15th
The Canadian public-service broadcaster CBC notified the regulator CRTC in May of the closure of its Block L4 ensemble in Montreal CBC Radio-Canada. The CRTC has today revoked the licence, indicating that the ensemble has now ceased. In Toronto, all of the city's ensembles are currently broadcasting as before.

June 14th
The Landesmedienanstalt Saarland has granted the Walt Disney company permission to operate a national radio service "Radio Disney". Walt Disney is one of the applicants for capacity on the forthcoming national DAB+ ensemble, and it is one of the pre-conditions to being awarded the capacity that they should have been authorised to have a national service in the first place. A decision on the nationwide DAB+ capacity is still pending.

June 13th
Snapshot of the Stockholm Block 12D ensemble Teracom Test updated.

June 11th
D1 National Snapshot updated. The Service D1 Test 1 (C000) has ceased and been replaced by D1 TestA (C4C0).

June 11th
The Media Guardian reports that NME Radio UK is to close, becoming an online music service only. The Service is currently carried on D1 National.

June 11th
A new Service has popped up on the second-layer Swiss ensemble SMC_D02. RADIO MARIA+ is broadcasting at 64kbit/s using DAB+ and is the fourteenth service on the ensemble.

June 11th
Snapshots of BBC National DAB added, showing the configurations when BBC R5LiveSportX is running. The bitrates of BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Guide, and BBC Travel can be reduced to accomodate the additional service.

June 10th
Industry Canada, a department of government, is conducting a public consultation on a "Digital Economy Strategy for Canada". Unlike in the recent British debate, where the government tabled concrete proposals for the development of digital radio in the United Kingdom, and despite chapters entitled "Capacity to Innovate Using Digital Technologies" and "Digital Media: Creating Canada’s Digital Content Advantage", the expressions "DAB", "DRB" or "digital radio" feature nowhere in the Canadian consultation document. There is a public portal, however, for concerned Canadian citizens to contribute to the debate. The consultation currently is open for 29 more days.

June 10th
Wohnort went a-checking the digital radio market in France today and, for starters, entered the search term "radio numérique" chez Amazon.fr. 304 results! But wait a minute... the first six suggestions are all AM/FM receivers. Nothing digital about them at all, apart from the tuned frequency being displayed by a row of numbers rather than a pointer on a dial. Number 7 is a DAB model from Sangean. Suggestion number 19 is the Evoke flow DAB portable from Pure.

In all, out of the first 100 suggestions, only 16 "radios numériques" were actually DAB receivers, thanks mostly to a late rush by Roberts whose Duck Blue, Cocoa, Red, Green, Bourgogne, Cream, Leaf Green and Pastel Rose retro Revival models rushed in at numbers 93 onwards. All DAB receivers.

HANG ON! Isn't France's technical standard DMB-A, that then Culture Minister Christine Albanel declared (in 2007) would "soon be setting an example to other countries"? But among the 16 truly digital radios offered, not one of them is described as either DMB-A, DMB, T-DMB or RNT.

In fairness, the majority of the 16 are offered by a third-party vendor, Zeus Audio, but if "Wohnort's Rule" applies, that "if it doesn't say 'X' it probably isn't 'X'", then there are going to be some disappointed listeners. And if they ARE suitable for France, why not say so?

Maybe Wohnort's search terms were at fault. OK..... "DMB" produces 36 results, not one of which is a radio receiver. "T-DMB" produced two books and an mp3 download with an Explicit Lyrics warning. I know the feeling. "DMB-A" was more battery chargers and screen protectors. "RNT" also unproductive.

Other French retailers, it has to be said, do rather better. FNAC and Darty both stock a number of receivers described as Radio Numérique Terrestre or RNT, which being the marketing description of DMB-A is pretty clear. Caveat emptor! Amazon.fr has not responded to Wohnort's request for clarification of the products being sold.

June 9th
On London 2, the Service Absolute80Temp has been relabelled AbsoluteRadio90s.

June 7th
As of the most recent issue, Ofcom's Tech Parameters spreadsheet now includes details for BBC sites.

June 7th
The Fachhochschule Kaiserslautern and the regional media regulator in Rheinland-Pfalz, the Landeszentrale für Medien und Kommunikation have published the results of the recent field trials which took place in Kaiserslautern where both DAB/DAB+ and DRM+ were transmitted side by side in Band III to assess the possibility of them being able to co-exist. Other documents published propose a frequency planning scenario in which a DAB frequency block could be sub-divided into potential DRM+ allocations. The documents suggest an environment in which DAB/DAB+ provides nationwide and regional coverage, while DRM+ fulfills a local role. A paper presented by the Austrian regulator, the RTR, shows a possible strategy under consideration for the introduction of digital radio in Austria.

June 7th
A new Service has popped up on London 3. IBC Tamil is runing at 64 kbit/s.

June 5th
Netherlands listings revised.

June 5th
Singapore listings updated.

June 4th
N. Ireland Snapshot updated.

June 3nd
EuroDAB Italia Snapshot updated. Since the last Snapshot was taken, the Service Radio Radio DAB+ has ceased. The remaining services on the ensemble are now running with increased Protection.

June 3nd
Snapshot of the Black 13E Rome ensemble ClubDAB - RaiWay updated.

June 3rd
DAB transmissions have resumed in Hong Kong. Wave Media, the operator of the previous trials has obtained a license to conduct a second phase through until November. According to Wave Media, this second phase will operate at a higher ERP and will have a third transmitter at Golden Hill added to the SFN. Wave Media are one of four applicants for a full DAB broadcast license. Three are existing broadcasters - Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited, Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, Wave Media Limited. The fourth is from a prospective new broadcaster - Phoenix Radio Limited.

June 3rd
Observation of the south east Ireland test Total-DAB was attempted along the N11 between Enniscorthy and Ferns with clear line of sight to Blackstairs Mountain for much of the route. The ensemble was captured briefly south of Ferns, but not long enough for a full Snapshot to be recorded. The ensemble was observed to be broadcasting EId (0000).

June 3rd
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission as awarded three L-band frequencies (LA, LB and LC) to Asia Media Sdn Bhd. Asia Media plans to use the spectrum for T-DMB broadcasts to deliver digital TV, radio and data to passengers on public transport.

June 3rd
A new transmitter has been brought into service in Switzerland. Winterthur Brüelberg extends and consolidates coverage in and around Winterthur of the second-layer ensemble for the German-speaking region, SMC_D02 and brings to seven the number of transmitters now operating in the SFN.

June 3rd
Off-topic: Paraguay has adopted the Japanese ISDB-T as its digital television standard, in line with most Latin American countries.

June 2nd
On D1 National, the Service Panjab Radio UK (C4C0) has ceased. A test Service has popped up. D1 Test 1 (C000) is running at 64 kbit/s, Mono LSF. Snapshot updated.

June 1st
BBC Northern Ireland has announced that for a six month trial period, at certain times of the day, its capacity on the local ensemble N. Ireland will be divided to allow the programmes of BBC Radio Foyle to be broadcast. At those times, both it and BBC Ulster will be broadcast in Mono. At other times, when Radio Foyle and BBC Ulster are broadcasting the same programme, the two services will point to the same Joint Stereo audio stream.

May 28th
Snapshot added of the Block 13F Rome ensemble CR DAB+.

May 28th
Snapshot of the Block 7B Vatican City ensemble DMB Vaticano updated.

May 28th
On the South East Ireland test ensemble Total-DAB, KCLR 96FM is now running in DAB+ at 48 kbit/s and TippFM is running in DAB+ at 80 kbit/s. CountryMix and Beat 102103 continue to run in original-flavour DAB but at the increased bitrate of 160 kbit/s.

May 26th
A new service has popped up on Bournemouth and South Hampshire. Fire Radio is running at 80 kbit/s in Mono on both.

May 26th
In France, a new ensemble has popped up in Nantes. According to French media reports, the test transmissions are expected to last into the summer and will broadcast using both DMB-A and DAB+. The start of transmissions coincides with a meeting of the Syndicat National de Radios Libres being held in the city. The association Digital Radio, of which the SNRL is a member, has previously called upon the government to permit DAB+ to be used alongside the government's preferred choice, DMB-A. Eleven services are reported to be being broadcast - RFI, Radio FG, TSF Jazz, Ouï FM, LCI Radio, SUN, Jet, Euradio, AlterNantes, Prun', Fidélité.

May 25th
Roberts Radio "Classic Lite" portable added to DAB+ Receivers page. Note: As a matter of policy, Roberts do not enable UK models for DAB+.

May 25th
Commercial Radio Australia and Beijing Jolon Digital Media Broadcasting are to collaborate on the development on an enhancement for DAB+ known as Push Radio and which will allow a podcast to be sent to an enabled receiver without the need to connect it to the internet. It is indended to conduct a trial in Australia later in 2010.

May 24th
Off-topic: 3D television transmissions have popped up on Australian terrestrial networks. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has issued licences to allow the Nine Network and the SBS to conduct scientific trials of 3D TV in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Newcastle and Wollongong between 19 May 2010 and 19 July 2010. According to reception reports from Australia, test transmissions have already begun in some of those areas.

May 24th
A new service has popped up in Australia. Caravan Radio is broadcasting in DAB+ in all five metro cities and replaces Choose the Hits.

May 24th
The listings for the London ensembles have been moved to the UK National and Regional page.

May 24th
On Bournemouth, the Service Information has ceased.

May 24th
On London 3, the Service Q Radio has ceased.

May 24th
On London 2, the Service Absolute 80s has been relabelled Absolute80Temp. Snapshot updated.

May 23rd
West Midlands Snapshot updated.

May 22nd
A new ensemble has popped up in the Netherlands, receivable in and around South Holland. MTVNL on Block 5B is reported to be broadcasting one audio service - 3FM at 128 kbit/s with the PTy 'Pop Music' and two video services - BVN and NED1, each at 280 kbit/s.

May 22nd
Snapshot of the Irish ensemble DAB Ireland Mux1 updated. The reported test ensemble Total-DAB was not received in Waterford City when attempted on May 21st.

May 22nd
The Dutch regulator, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, has been making public some detail of the future licensing regime for analogue radio. The Ministry proposes that future extensions for both AM and FM licenses should be conditional upon the applicant also broadcasting by means of DAB. In a separate publication, the SEO Economic Research has published the results of a study on behalf of the Ministry. Its conclusions make clear a strong preference in the Netherlands radio market for using DAB+.

May 22nd
The Hong Kong Broadcasting Authority has received four applications to provide DAB services. Three are existing broadcasters - Hong Kong Commercial Broadcasting Company Limited, Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited, Wave Media Limited. The fourth is from a prospective new broadcaster - Phoenix Radio Limited.

May 21st
The Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien has licensed two services to be broadcast on local ensembles in Bayern. Bäumler Studiotechnik is allocated capacity on the Ingolstadt Block 11A ensemble for a jazz music service. rt.1 media Group GmbH is allocated capacity for its service hitradio.rt1 to be broadcast on Ingolstadt Block 11A and München Block 11C. On Nürnberg Block 12A, the service has been licensed to broadcast except for when the capacity is being used by Meilensteine Medien e.V. - currently 19:00 to 21:00 on Thursdays.

May 19th
Sydney listings updated. Two DAB+ services not previously listed have appeared. I See Red Radio is running at 64 kbit/s. Sky Racing World is running at 32 kbit/s. Both services are on Block 9A.

May 19th
The Australian public-service broadcaster ABC is running a special event service on its Block 9C ensemble in Sydney. ABCSydneyWriters is running at 72 kbit/s using DAB+ and accompanies the annual Sydney Writers' Festival being held in the city until May 23rd.

May 19th
The Regensburg test ensemble is reported to have popped up again on Block 12A. According to reports, a single audio service is being transmitted using DAB+.

May 18th
On Severn Estuary, the Service JazzFM is reported to have ceased and been replaced by SMOOTH Radio.

May 18th
A new Service has popped up on the Stockholm and Uppsala test ensemble Teracom Test. Rocket FM is being broadcast using DAB+ and brings the number of services on the ensemble to 15.

May 18th
HDigit Fii-Noire DAB, DAB+ and FM radio added to DAB+ Receivers page.

May 15th
sayva Multi DAB, DAB+, FM and Internet radio added to DAB+ Receivers page.

May 14th
On D1 National, the Service D1 Test 1 has been relabelled Absolute80s UK and is running at the increased bitrate of 128 kbit/s, Joint Stereo. The Service Absolute Radio is running at the reduced bitrate of 128 kbit/s. The Service Amazing Radio is running at the reduced bitrate of 64 kbit/s in Mono LSF. Snapshot updated.

May 13th
Listing of West Midlands updated.

May 12th
A ninth radio service, 4FM, is reported to have popped up on the Irish test ensemble in Waterford City.

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