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Updated:Apr 23, 2026
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Development and Rollout of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) in Europe (1981–2005)

Development and Rollout of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) in Europe (1981–2005)

  1. International demonstrations expand visibility

    Labels: Geneva demonstrations, international trials
  2. Key technical choices and trial broadcasts begin

    Labels: trial broadcasts, technical choices
  3. ETSI publishes ETS 300 401 DAB standard

    Labels: ETSI, ETS 300
  4. EuroDAB Forum holds first meeting

    Labels: EuroDAB Forum, industry stakeholders
  5. CEPT Wiesbaden meeting creates DAB frequency plan

    Labels: CEPT Wiesbaden, frequency plan
  6. Bavaria starts DAB pilot network

    Labels: Bavaria pilot, regional network
  7. UK Broadcasting Act enables commercial DAB licensing

    Labels: UK Broadcasting, legislation
  8. Bavaria begins regular DAB operation

    Labels: Bavaria, regular operation
  9. Maastricht conference extends L-band DAB planning

    Labels: Maastricht conference, CEPT
  10. EU sets 2005 target for digital TV switchover

    Labels: European Commission, EU policy