Newsbytes: Reaching War-Torn Areas; DAB in Italian Tunnels

Radio World International NewsBytes Editor – Marguerite Clark   Nominate Your New Product Radio World and its NewBay Media siblings are looking for a few good products for the Best of Show Awards for the upcoming IBC Show. Find out how to participate here. Top Stories - August 9, 2016 Regional Zimbabwe Stations Face Hardship A crumbling economy and stringent media tax regime contribute to the slow growth of the country's radio sector. Q&A: EBU Starts Work on ".Radio" Domain We asked Alain Artero what to expect; he describes "a highly recognized, safe and trusted internet address." Pocket FM Brings Radio to War-Torn Areas Syria Radio Network and Iraqi broadcaster Alghad Radio are among radio stations experimenting with the inexpensive, book-sized transmitter to help reach populations in war-torn and isolated areas. News & Technology TURKEY: EBU to Turkey: "Respect Freedom of Expression" ITALY: South Tyrol Allows for DAB Listening in Tunnels BUSINESS: GatesAir Parts and Service Store Joins eBay DIGITAL: Frontier Silicon Gets Euro-Ready Digital Tick THAILAND: Thailand's MCOT Rolling Out Netia Software GERMANY: Germany Outlines Road to DAB+ IBC SNEAK PEEK: Telos Debuts VX Prime IP Phone System IBC EXHIBITOR VIEWPOINT: Marco Giovannini, DM Broadcast Industry Roundup New Indie Radio Station in the Heart of the City (Scoop) Radio Competition Hosted by Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent Broke Broadcasting Rules (Digital Spy) Lonely in Hong Kong (or Elsewhere)? Start an Internet Radio Station (Radio Survivor) We're all Tuning in to the Sweet Sound of Radio (The Telegraph) Low-Key Launch Likely for Akashvani Maitree (The Hindu) Calendar of Events SET Expo 2016 Aug. 29–Sept. 1 Expo Center Norte São Paulo Broadcast Indonesia 2016 Aug. 31–Sept. 3 Jakarta International Expo Jakarta, Indonesia IBC 2016 Sept. 8–13 RAI Amsterdam Amsterdam Next Radio Sept. 19 Royal Institution London Radio Show Sept. 21–23 Omni Nashville Hotel Nashville The Radio Festival 2016 Sept. 26 The British Library London 141st AES Convention Sept. 29–Oct. 1 Los Angeles For a full list of upcoming events visit the Radio World calendar page. Got a Story to Tell? Radio World wants to hear about your new facility, engineering initiative or tech tip. Write to rwieditor@nbmedia.com.

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