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| DAB+ |
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| Radio Numérique Terrestre - DMB-Radio |
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| DMB TV |
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| Band III |
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| L-band |
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Ensemble Label
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3 Stereo |
 3 Stereo | 3 Joint
Stereo | 4 Joint St.
LSF | 3 Mono | 3 Mono
LSF | 3 Dual
Channel | 1 Packet
Data | 3 Stream
Data | 3 DAB+
(Mode?) + | 3 DAB+
Stereo + | 3 DAB+
Mono + | 3 DAB+
5.1 + | | | IV | TII |
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Test transmissions took place in Luxembourg, beginning in 2015 from Dudelange and reported in various forums during 2018. The transmission provider BCE reports that the site Hosingen has been equipped with a DAB antenna to allow SFN tests with Dudelange and "possible commercial exploitation".
In 2023, the regulator published a proposed timeline for the deployment of DAB/DAB+. Enabling legislation is proposed to take place this year. The operation of a national multiplex that will broadcast on Block 7D was advertised in August 2024. The advertisement specifies that a maximum of 12 audio services may be broadcast, and that the operator must bring into service the Hosingen, Dudelange and Napolëonsgaard transmission sites within six months of the licence being awarded. Within 18 months, coverage should be expanded to include the transmission sites that have been co-ordinated for this multiplex with neighbouring countries. The operator's licence will last for 10 years and the closing date for applications is October 11th 2024.
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MUX 1
Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Operator: Broadcasting Center Europe SA
Sites: Dudelange ( kW), Hosingen ( kW), Napolëonsgaard ( kW)
On-Air: within six months of the operator's licence being awarded
Licence Expiry: June 2035
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| TRANSMITTER |
MAIN ID |
SUB ID |
| hex |
dec |
hex |
dec |
| Dudelange |
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| Hosingen |
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| Napolëonsgaard |
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Source:
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| Crooner Radio | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| Eldoradio | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| L’essentiel Radio | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| LOR’FM | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| Nostalgie Luxembourg | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| Opus 100,7 | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| Radio 100,7 | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| Radio ARA | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| Radio Latina | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| RTL Deutschlands Hit-Radio | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| RTL Radio Lëtzebuerg | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
| Today Radio | | kbit/s | DAB+ | | |
The operation of a national multiplex that will broadcast on Block 7D was advertised in August 2024. The advertisement specified that a maximum of 12 audio services may be broadcast, and that the operator must bring into service the Hosingen, Dudelange and Napolëonsgaard transmission sites within six months of the licence being awarded. Within 18 months, coverage should be expanded to include the transmission sites that have been co-ordinated for this multiplex with neighbouring countries. The operator's licence will last for 10 years. The licence was granted in June 2025.
Capacity on MUX 1 was advertised in February 2025 with a closing date of April 4th 2025. Fifteen applications were received for the twelve slots that were on offer. The candidates awarded capacity are listed above. The regulator encouraged the unsuccessful candidates to submit applications for capacity on a future second multiplex when that capacity becomes available.
Source: ALIA, 19.05.2025
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MUX 2
Block : MHz
Operator:
Sites: Dudelange ( kW), Hosingen ( kW), Napolëonsgaard ( kW)
On-Air: Capacity on a second multiplex has not yet been advertised.
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| TRANSMITTER |
MAIN ID |
SUB ID |
| hex |
dec |
hex |
dec |
| Dudelange |
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| Hosingen |
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| Napolëonsgaard |
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Source:
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The announcement of the successful candidated for MUX 1 included a statement that the regulator planned to advertise capacity on a future second multiplex when that capacity becomes available. Three candidates that were unsuccessul in their bid for capacity on MUX 1 were encouraged to apply for capacity on MUX 2:-
- L’essentiel 2 (Radiolux SA)
- Inside Radio (INK Development SA)
- Radio Horeb (ICR e.V.)
Source: ALIA, 19.05.2025
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Former Tests
Block 7D: 194.064 MHz
Operator: BCE
Sites: Dudelange ("10kW"?), Hosingen ("2kW"?)
On-Air: September 2020 - December 2020
This three-month pilot transmission ceased in December 2020.
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| TRANSMITTER |
MAIN ID |
SUB ID |
| hex |
dec |
hex |
dec |
| Dudelange |
01 |
01 |
02 |
02 |
| Hosingen |
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Source: FMDABDX im Rundfunkforum, 29.09.2020
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LUX-NAT
| 7D00 | |
3 RTL Letz
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3 ELDO
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3 RTLRADIO
+ |
3 ESSNTIEL
+ |
3 Latina
+ |
3 100.7
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3 ARA
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3 POA
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2 -- HQ --
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23.09.2020 |
LUX-TEST
| 7D00 | |
3 RTL.lu
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3 ELDO
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3 ESSNT..
+ |
3 RTL
RADIO + |
3 Latina
+ |
3 100.7
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3 ARA
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3 RBV
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3 RGL
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2 -- HQ --
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31.10.2020 (LXS im Rundfunkforum)
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Source: Observations, 23.09.2020
LXS im Rundfunkforum, 31.10.2020
RTL, 18.12.2020
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