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Digital listening grows to a new record of 42%
29.10.2015 - Digital Radio UK - United KingdomDigital listening grew to a new record platform share of nearly 42% (41.9%) – the strongest growth for two years, according to Rajar Q3 2015 data released today. Listening on all digital platforms grew year on year led by a 14% increase in DAB listening (to 286m hours from 250m hours in Q3 2014) .
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Limited edition View Quest Christie Bluetooth digital radio
28.10.2015 - VQThe design has something of a 1950s Americana vibe about it, which makes it stand out against some of the more traditional vintage designs you tend to see on DAB radios.
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German media regulators recommend DAB+ for local and community radio
26.10.2015 - GermanyA report just published by German media regulators (Die Medienanstalten) recommends the adoption of DAB+ for digitisation of community and local radio (in addition to national and regional radio). The report recommends different use cases of multiplex use even in local areas. Read the full report at http://www.die-medienanstalten.de/fileadmin/Download/Positionen/Gemeinsame_Positionen/20151020_Digitalradio_lokal_regional.pdf
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MEDIA BROADCAST announces new transmitter sites for national digital radio multiplex
26.10.2015 - GermanyThe expansion of the national DAB+ is progressing. By the end of 2016, the number of transmitter sites for the national digital radio multiplex will expand from 61 to 110.
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HAKOM and AEM join together to present the benefits of DAB+
26.10.2015 - CroatiaThe Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM) and the Agency for Electronic Media (AEM) joined together to hold a meeting focused on presenting DAB+ technology to representatives from the broadcasting industry and Ministry of Culture and ways in which DAB+ can provide benefits for to both the listener and broadcaster.
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WorldDAB General Assembly 2015 and International Digital Radio Symposium
23.10.2015 - - United KingdomThe International WorldDAB meeting will take place on 3 and 4 November in central London. The focus of the presentations that explain all aspects of the sustained growth of DAB / DAB + digital radio in Europe, Asia and beyond.
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New Volkswagen Caravelle Generation Six edition revealed
22.10.2015 - United KingdomThe Generation Six spec adds Alcantara and leather seats, tinted rear windows, upgraded floor mats, a leather-covered steering wheel, Adaptive Cruise Control and an infotainment system with integrated navigation, Bluetooth and DAB radio.
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VQ launches the Retro Mini in conjunction with Emma Bridgewater
22.10.2015 - VQ - United KingdomVQ, the British-based designer digital radio brand, announces that the popular Retro Mini is now available in three new Emma Bridgewater signature prints – Blue Daisy, Pink Hearts and Marmalade. These new patterns are in addition to 11 standard colours and four existing prints (Black Toast, Polka Dot, Rose & Bee and Sampler)
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RNT: Deployment confirmed in Europe
22.10.2015 - FranceGermany, Netherlands, England or Australia ... terrestrial digital radio continues its deployment. Now even it is estimated that more than 400 million listeners can listen to a program broadcast in DAB+.
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More power for DAB+ from Herzogstand
21.10.2015 - GermanyThe region around the Herzogstand in the Bavarian Alps is now better supplied with digital radio.
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