Australia's coordinated DAB+ industry approach best: BBC's Ross Ford

November 7th, 2009

Digital migration is undoubtedly the way for media owners and broadcasters to go, writes the BBC's Ross Ford in this article for radio info, analyzing the British digital radio experience and comparing it with Australia.
Australia's coordinated DAB+ industry approach best: BBC's Ross Ford

Retailers push Dab for Dad as Fathers Day approaches

November 7th, 2009

In a move that sees retailers and the radio industry continuing to work closely together to promote digital radio, Fathers Day catalogs have begun appearing in letterboxes all over the country suggesting the kids buy their day a DAB+ digital radio this fathers day.
Retailers push Dab for Dad as Fathers Day approaches

Review: OXX Digital Classic DAB+

November 7th, 2009

With digital radio already launched in Australia (see our previous guide), we have been given a digital radio box by OXX Digital to review. Known as the Classic DAB+, this Scandinavian maker has found an Australian distributor to find a place for this device; and it not only does digital radio, but also FM, internet […]
Review: OXX Digital Classic DAB+

Hobart lobbies hard for digital

November 7th, 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

DAB+ launches in Australia

October 30th, 2009

Digital radio launches in Australia – August 6, 2009. This is a compilation of some of the coverage of the launch day.

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DAB+ launches in Australia

Digital radio – new sound, new stations

August 20th, 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

August 20th, 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

August 20th, 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

ABC Radio bands with commercials to promote digital

August 20th, 2009

The ABC will officially launch its digital radio stations this week in time for a nationwide event involving over 40 stations promoting DAB+.
ABC Radio bands with commercials to promote digital

Radio stars in digital launch

August 20th, 2009

THE radio industry launches the first portable MP3/4 player and DAB+ digital radio on Thursday.
Radio stars in digital launch