Hobart lobbies hard for digital

November 10th, 2009

Often overlooked as a fully fledged state capital, Hobart is again somewhat miffed at missing out on digital radio which was recently launched in the other five metro markets. But it if the Tasmanian capital lobbies CRA and the Federal Government hard enough, the apple isle could be listening to DAB+ by Christmas.
Hobart lobbies hard for digital

Digital radio – new sound, new stations

November 10th, 2009

Digital radio – the new sound of the airwaves is gaining momentum, with more radio stations now broadcasting in digital and more DAB+ equipment in stores. We look over the digital radio landscape.
Digital radio – new sound, new stations

Digital Radio Gets An Official Launch Tomorrow

November 10th, 2009

Tomorrow is August 6, and you know what that means? The often delayed DAB+ digital radio is being officially launched across the country. And to celebrate, all the breakfast radio personalities* from all the radio stations will be having one great big love-fest where they broadcast together and talk about how good digital radio is. Huzzah! (more…)
Digital Radio Gets An Official Launch Tomorrow

iRiver B30 MP3 player hands-on

November 10th, 2009

With digital radio underway in Australia, the iRiver B30 is the only player on the market that can support DAB+ cover art. Take a look at our hands-on here.
iRiver B30 MP3 player hands-on

TEAC launches four new digital radios

November 7th, 2009

TEAC has announced the release of four new DAB digital radio models. There are three designs across the range, with one available in two colours: black and white.
TEAC launches four new digital radios

Review: Sangean DPR-69 Plus

November 7th, 2009

Sangean's cute DRP-69 Plus isn't quite portable or desk bound, and isn't quite sharp enough to make it a must-have DAB.
Review: Sangean DPR-69 Plus

iRiver B30 – the littlest digital radio… and more

November 7th, 2009

The iRiver B30 has a 2.7 inch colour LCD screen, and in addition to being a DAB+ digital radio it is a music player, video player, FM radio, voice recorder and photo viewer.
iRiver B30 – the littlest digital radio… and more

Austereo to launch new DAB+ station

November 7th, 2009

Austereo is launching a new digital radio station and an FM radio show that will allow listeners to select the music as it goes to air, B&T reports. Austereo has partnered with US company Jelli to allow listeners to select the music being played in real time. This will be via a new digital…
Austereo to launch new DAB+ station

Features: James Lavelle: Still underground

November 7th, 2009

The globetrotting British DJ-producer is a dab hand at producing everything from banging progressive house to ambient film scores and hip-hop, and his new Global Underground release is the latest reminder of his far-reaching talents.
Features: James Lavelle: Still underground

Content standards finalised for digital radio

November 7th, 2009

Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) has released its Commercial Content Standards for advertising on DAB+ digital radio. The Standards have been finalised after draft standards were released to the industry for comment last year, following consultations with companies such as ARN, Austereo, DMG, Fairfax Radio, Audionet, …
Content standards finalised for digital radio