An additional transmission site for the national DAB+ package in Luxembourg (LUX-NATIONAL1 – Channel 7D): The package is now also being broadcast from the Rodange (German: Rodingen) site at a power of 320 watts. This improves reception in the south-west of the Grand Duchy. The ensemble is now broadcast via seven transmitters. Further transmitters in Weiswampach and Ettelbrück will come online shortly. This marks the completion of the second phase of expansion.

The national DAB+ network in Luxembourg (LUX-NATIONAL1 – Channel 7D) is now also broadcasting from the Junglinster site. This closes a further gap between Echternach and Luxembourg City (E29). Just a few days ago, relay transmitters in Wasserbillig and Echternach went live.

WorldRadio, an ethnic and multicultural station that has been broadcasting since December 2020, is changing its DAB+ digital broadcasting distribution. Its programme will now be broadcast via the DAB+ network operated by PLAY.CZ a.s., which was acquired this year by České Radiokomunikace a.s. (CRA). This means that most listeners in the Czech Republic will be able to tune in to WorldRadio. WorldRadio began broadcasting via the Play.cz DAB+ network on 21 October.

What will be the next step in the roll-out of DAB+ in France? Romain Laleix, a member of the Arcom board and chair of the ‘Radio and Digital Audio’ working group, answers questions from La Lettre Pro de la Radio. In particular, he announces a public consultation aimed at determining the next stages of the roll-out. The interview also covers reception in cars, the future of community radio stations, Mouv’s frequencies, legal notices…

From 1 November 2026, Slovak Television and Radio will make changes to the way Radio Slovakia International (RSI) operates. STVR is responding to technological developments and changing listener habits. From 2027, STVR will therefore gradually phase out its cooperation with foreign broadcasters, with the last contract due to expire in May 2027. RSI’s broadcasts will continue via the Astra 3C satellite (Skylink), shared FM transmitters, the T-DAB+ network, online streaming and podcast platforms.

Radio Yanosik is a specialised music and motoring programme. There are plans for Radio Yanosik to launch on DAB+ digital terrestrial radio. The station wishes to collaborate with multiplex operators and gradually increase the programme’s availability on the digital airwaves. For Radio Yanosik, which has so far developed primarily online, this would mean the opportunity to reach listeners using DAB+ receivers in their cars and homes without the need for an internet connection.

There is now a great deal of clarity regarding the future of DAB+ coverage provided by network operator digris in the canton of Ticino. Following the installation of a transmitter and a tunnel repeater (A13) for Channel 8C (formerly SwissMediaCast) in the San Bernardino Pass area, it has become apparent that this channel is to be operated in parallel with Channel 8A in future. digris technician Stan Roehrich explains as follows: "Channels 8C and 8A will continue to provide coverage in southern Ticino (Sottoceneri). Channel 8C will in future be available across the whole of Ticino at all sites."