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07.07.23, Australia The seventh Infinite Dial Australia report, which dropped on June 27, challenges the commonly-held perception that younger Australian music fans have abandoned radio for the sexier Spotify and TikTok. “Radio remains younger Australians’ favourite audio by far, with 76% tuning into radio each week, compared to 50% using TikTok,” reckons Ford Ennals, CEO of Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA). “We are seeing the biggest increase in listeners among young audiences 18-24. This is partly driven by the +52% increase year on year in listeners to the wide range of innovative commercial DAB+ stations." As its name signifies, the CRA represents the interests of commercial radio broadcasters as a political lobby, marketing and research body and works to grow DAB+ digital radio. Read more: https://themusic.com.au/industry/younger-radio-listeners-make-australians-global-leaders-in-digital-audio-listening/UvLoREdGSUg/07-07-23 (I should add that DAB signals do not cover long distances - Mike)

Don't worry if you missed the WorldDAB Automotive 2023 conference! You can now catch all the presentations on the WorldDAB YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMSHyWiZb4XE8MU_Uk9dCXJwoMDH2EpYu

Independent advice https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/radios/article/how-to-buy-the-best-dab-radio-arreh4x1QKDq Mike

Austria - ORF should finally make its three radio programmes available on DAB+. For this reason, committed Austrians have signed a popular complaint which has now been submitted to KommAustria. The Verein Digitalradio ?sterreich supports these efforts and the complainant, Dipl.-Ing. Heinrich Thonet, and fully agrees with his argumentation of the violation of the ORF's coverage mandate in the radio sector. The submission by the law firm to KommAustria took place on 6 June. KommAustria will now decide on the matter in the coming weeks. https://dabplus.at/2023/06/21/popularbeschwerde-eingereicht-buerger-wollen-orf-zu-kurswechsel-bei-dab-bewegen/

19.06.2023 In-vehicle DAB+ is now “reaching maturity”, said WorldDAB President Patrick Hannon as he opened WorldDAB Automotive 2023 in Paris on Thursday. Hannon cited figures showing that 96% of new cars sold within the European Union came with DAB+, meaning 10 million new vehicles on the road in Europe with DAB+ in 2022. He described this level of DAB+ in-car penetration as “completely transforming the radio landscape,” adding: “this change is clearly illustrated by listening figures in the UK, where, for the first time, DAB now accounts for more than 50 percent of all radio listening in cars.” Over 500 delegates from 60 countries gathered at Maison de la Radio, home of Radio France in Paris, for this annual hybrid conference, which brings together the broadcast and automotive sectors. All the major automotive OEMs, along with many key suppliers, attended the event, which was organised by WorldDAB, the global industry forum for DAB+ digital radio. (World DAB)

Radio Today 1 June 2023 Ofcom has told some local DAB multiplex operators they no longer need to provide extra agreed coverage to renew their licences. In 2020, Ofcom published the ‘Renewal procedure for local radio multiplex licences’, which set out the requirements each multiplex licensee must meet in order to secure the renewal of their multiplex licence to December 2030. This included building out some multiplexes to reach a previously agreed coverage plan. Instead, maintaining current coverage levels becomes a condition of the licence for the renewed period, which Ofcom says secures the availability of those services on that multiplex in the areas they are currently available. The original coverage plans were developed and published by Ofcom in connection with the Framework Agreement on Local DAB Expansion. The Framework Agreement set out two lists of transmitter sites that would help local DAB coverage to match existing FM coverage. The first, the ‘Expansion Plan’, set out the ‘Step 1 sites’, comprising 182 new transmitters and modifications to 49 existing transmitters. The second list detailed a number of ‘Step 2 sites’, which were to be built out by the relevant multiplex operators no later than one year before a government-mandated analogue switch-off date. But Ofcom is now revising its position on the procedure to renew local multiplex licences, saying the so-called Step 2 sites would only add only a very small number of households to the coverage, with some adding just a handful of new households. Ofcom explains why the change: In the event that a local radio multiplex service does not meet the criteria for renewal, the only way for coverage to continue would be for Ofcom to re-advertise the licence. The incumbent licensee would need to reapply for the licence if it wished to continue providing its local radio multiplex service. Applicants for a local radio multiplex licence are required to specify the area they wish to cover, as one of the matters Ofcom must consider when deciding on the licence award is the extent of coverage proposed by an applicant. However, there is no guarantee that any applicant for a re-advertised local radio multiplex licence would propose to provide the same level of coverage offered by the existing licensee. Against a context of increased energy prices and licensees seeking to reduce costs, there is a very real risk that coverage would actually be smaller under a new licence award. There is also the risk that neither the incumbent nor a potential new operator applies for the new licence, leaving the area without a local radio multiplex service at all. One other important factor is that, in the absence of a government-mandated switch off date, the terms of the Framework Agreement do not yet require that parties to the Agreement build out the relevant ‘Step 2’ sites. This could be seen as further evidence to suggest that incumbent local radio multiplex licensees who have not yet built their ‘Step 2’ sites are unlikely to do so in order to secure licence renewal, and would instead seek to re-apply for their licences in an open competition. The changes apply to the multiplexes covering: ? Aberdeen ? Inverness ? Lincolnshire ? Mid & West Wales ? Northern Ireland ? Somerset ? Suffolk ? Tayside https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/06/ofcom-removes-obligation-to-fill-in-unserved-dab-signal-areas/

20.05.23, Norway Listening figures show that Norwegians have adapted well to a digital radio landscape since the switch-off of national FM broadcasting at year-end 2017. Across the country, 97% of national radio listening is via digital platforms, with the remaining 3% belonging to small, local FM stations that are still broadcasting analog signals. Seventy-two percent of Norwegian households have at least one DAB+ receiver and 99% of households have access to either DAB+ or IP-based digital radio. These measurements come from Nielsen PPM 2022 data, along with information from Kantar and the Norwegian Media Authority, according to a media release from Digitalradio Büro Deutschland in Germany. https://www.radioworld.com/global/digital-radio-in-reach-of-99-of-norwegians

The Swedish Press and Broadcasting Authority (MPRT) has advertised seven national licences on the two DAB+ networks for commercial radio. Five of them will be on Bauer Media's DAB+ network and two on Viaplay's network. There is also room for up to 29 regional channels on the Bauer network and 30 on the Viaplay network. In total, up to 59 regional channels can be authorised in the 34 regions. Each programme service may use a transmission capacity of at least 72 kilobits per second. https://radionytt.se/nyheter/mprt-utlyser-sju-nationella-och-59-regionala-dab-tillstand/

17 May 20923 Norway was the first country in the world to discontinue national FM radio broadcasting at the end of 2017. Studies on media use and especially radio consumption paint a very positive picture of the digital transformation: 72 percent of Norwegian households have at least one DAB+ radio; 99 percent of Norwegians have access to digital radio (DAB+ and IP). National radio is 97 per cent listened to digitally. DAB+ coverage in Norway is up to 99 per cent. The number of national radio services has increased from 5 (analogue) to 33 (DAB+) since 2017. The total distribution costs of these 33 digital channels are roughly equivalent to the expenses for the former five FM offerings. https://www.dabplus.de/2023/05/17/dab-in-norwegen-neue-vielfalt-mit-wirtschaftlichem-erfolg-und-stabilen-hoererzahlen/

The trial launched today. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/manx-radio-begins-dab-trial/ A more detailed article on the DAB+ trial, including coverage map, is on this webpage. https://www.manxradio.com/about-us/dab/ (Mike Barraclough - BDXC.io group)

Radio endures as the top source of entertainment in the vehicle with 90% of car buyers expecting broadcast radio as standard in-car equipment. At the WorldDAB Automotive 2023 speakers will discuss the latest developments and initiatives from both broadcasters and auto manufacturers, aimed at keeping radio prominent and looking good in the connected car. https://www.worlddab.org/events/detail/632

With the publishing of guidelines for delineating local DAB+ networks on April 20, 2023, Italian regulators are ready to begin allocating approvals to local network operators. The guidelines detail the criteria and methods to be adopted for assigning DAB+ operator authorization across Italy. The provisional national plan for the assignment of VHF band III frequencies for DAB+ digital sound broadcasting, or PNAF-DAB, identifies frequencies for three national single-frequency networks; 54 regional networks, 27 of which can be broken into sub-regional “basins;” and 36 local networks with provincial or multi-province coverage. Additional frequency planning involves border regions where international coordination is necessary. With PNAF-DAB in place, regulators hope to have DAB+ networks assigned for 40% of the population of each operating region or sub-region within two years, 60% within four years, and 70% within five years. “This is a very important step for a correct development of the digital radio broadcasting in Italy. It enhances the role of local radio broadcasters,” stated Marco Rossignoli, coordinator of Aeranti-Corallo, a trade body representing 414 local radio stations in Italy. “With the assignment of these rights, local radio broadcasters will be able to combine DAB+ digital broadcasting with analog FM and IP transmissions to create a real and complete multiplatform broadcasting system” Aeranti-Corallo also applauded changes made during the public consultation period to better define the minimum coverage percentages for DAB+ networks based on geographic areas, not purely population, which would have been challenging in less populated areas. Rossignoli noted that with the allocation of local DAB+ networks, local radio broadcasters will be able to transition from limited trial broadcasts to full operations that achieve coverage similar to their analog FM broadcasts. https://www.radioworld.com/global/italy-ready-to-begin-local-dab-allocations

The allocation of licences is approaching and we asked an expert what will happen. Pending final guidelines, as of today, those who broadcast on FM can participate (as members of a consortium, otherwise they will compete for the remaining space). Those who only operate in the digital band, on the other hand, have two options: buy an FM frequency or buy half the band that will be allocated to a radio station that is entitled to it. Read article here: https://blog.radioreporter.org/italy-will-there-be-room-for-all-radios-on-dab

This year sees Radiodays Europe take place in Prague from 26-28 March, and WorldDAB is proud to be a partner of the event. WorldDAB and its members will be well-represented throughout the three-day gathering at the Prague Congress Centre, including a special “happy hour” reception on Monday evening. https://www.worlddab.org/news/blogs/105/worlddab-partners-with-radiodays-europe-2023

WorldDAB has published a ground-breaking new book, "Establishing DAB+ Digital Broadcast Radio". It offers a unique, in-depth guide to the regulatory, technical and commercial aspects of establishing a successful DAB digital radio service. The book provides guidance to new adopters, as well as offering advice for countries which have already started the process, and those who are nearing permanent service status. The book covers the complete DAB+ establishment process from initial interest through to analogue switch-off. The topics covered include the seven major stages in establishment: (1) initial interest; (2) technical demonstrations; (3) formal standard adoption and regulation including coverage requirements and frequency planning; (4) systems planning and design - both transmission and multiplexer network design; (5) rollout activities including construction, content, receivers, and launch marketing; (6) operations, including ongoing content development and sustained marketing campaigns; and finally (7) analogue switch-off. https://www.worlddab.org/resources/establishing-dab-plus-ebook

6 February 2023 · News Alan Hughes looks at Absolute Radio’s decision to abandon AM radio. Absolute Radio, owned by Bauer Media, has switched off 21 AM transmitters. It does not have any FM transmitters but has 10 program streams on DAB. They did this of their own volition and their stated reason is “Why can I no longer listen to Absolute Radio on AM? “We think we sound better on digital, as it offers a much stronger signal and cuts out background noise. “Lots of you agree, which is why nearly all our audience listen to us digitally. Broadcasting on AM requires running an additional transmitter which is environmentally unfriendly and not cost-efficient given the small numbers of those listening here. “We’re sorry for those affected by the change, but we hope you find an alternative listening experience that works for you.” In Norway Bauer Media own 10 nationwide advertising-funded radio channels, Radio Norge, Radio Rock, Radio Topp 40, Radio Vinyl, Norsk Pop, P24-7, MIX, FUN and KOS, KISS and PODPLAY RADIO. Norway has no AM radio and in 2017 closed all networked FM leaving DAB+ and low powered FM community stations on air. They along with Government owned NRK have experienced the rise in the ratings back to previous levels within 12 months of the switch off, as Norwegians bought DAB+ radios. You cannot buy a new car which is not DAB+ radio equipped. None of the electric vehicles sold in Australia will receive AM radio, so how long will it be before they drop FM as well? DAB+ is the cheapest way when compared to the internet, FM and AM to distribute programs in high population density areas. The capacity of mobile phone towers is determined by their average traffic at each site. If radio was switched off there would not be enough spectrum to give each listener their own individual program feed particularly at breakfast and drive times. The lesson that Australian capital city broadcasters should learn is that we have had high powered DAB+ broadcasting all AM/FM programs and more since 2009. When will broadcasters decommission the 83 AM transmitters and 136 FM transmitters most of which are high powered? Then the savings of money and greenhouse gas production will be felt just like Norwegians have found. It should be noted that for all capital cities, Gold Coast and Mandurah require the installation of 21 standby main DAB+ transmitters because a failure would cause a loss many programs to a large audience. Read more at: https://radioinfo.com.au/news/absolute-radio-abandon-am-radio/ ? RadioInfo Australia

Radio Reporter ESTONIA: DAB TRIAL STARTED Link : https://blog.radioreporter.org/estonia-dab-experimentation-started

French communications regulator Autorité de Régulation de la Communication Audiovisuelle et Numérique (ARCOM) has authorized the first DAB+ multiplex in Martinique. A ten-station multiplex launched on Channel 5B from three sites on the Caribbean island and is authorized to operate as a trial service through the end of September 2023. As part of the agency’s 2022–2024 roadmap for digital radio, ARCOM called for interest in launching trial DAB+ services in the “Outre-Mer,” those portions France outside of the Europe. Several islands in the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Ocean, as well as French Guiana in South America, are regions, collectivities, or territories of France, and broadcasting in these areas is overseen by ARCOM. An event at Casino Bateliere Plazza in Sch?lcher on Jan. 23 highlighted the new service, which launched with nine channels, including five stations from i-Médias Group’s Radio Fusion, including four new specialty channels. Also on the multiplex are Maknet Jazz, Mixx FM, Radio ?vangile, and Radio Identité. (Article continues) https://www.radioworld.com/global/dab-gains-foothold-in-french-caribbean

Radio Today 4 December 2023 Bauer is removing Absolute Radio from Medium wave this month as it turns off all AM frequencies for the station across the country. Absolute Radio launched exclusively on AM (as Virgin Radio) 30 years ago in 1993 using predominantly 1215 kHz along with fill-in relays on 1197, 1233, 1242 and 1260. Some of these have been turned off in recent years in places such as Devon, Merseyside and Tayside. Whilst this is a historic milestone for the radio industry, it shouldn’t affect many listeners as just two percent of all radio listening currently takes place on AM. Absolute Radio also lost its FM frequency in London in 2021 in favour of the ever-expanding Greatest Hits Radio network. The move makes Absolute Radio a digital-only service, broadcasting nationally on DAB and online. 1215 kHz – or 247 meters, was previously used by BBC Radio 1 when it launched, and later, BBC Radio 3. Prior to 1967 it was used by the BBC Light Programme. In addition, Bauer has also announced licenses carrying Greatest Hits Radio in Staffordshire and Cheshire, Bradford & Huddersfield and Teesside will also be turned off. GHR is available on FM in West Yorkshire and will soon be available on FM in Staffordshire and Cheshire. https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/01/04/absolute-radio-to-switch-off-all-am-transmitters-across-the-uk/

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