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IZT supports WorldDAB Interoperability workshop
08.12.2016 - Innovationszentrum für Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT WorldDAB Member - GermanyIZT contributed test equipment and expertise for the 4th interoperability workshop of WorldDAB. The event took place on November 16th 2016 at the Institut fuer Rundfunktechnik in Munich. Chip manufacturers, automotive suppliers and car manufacturers attended the event among other industry stakeholders to test their implementations and devices.
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NRK on DAB+
08.12.2016 - NorwayFrom January 11 2017 all NRK radio channels will be broadcast on DAB+. With DAB+ there is room for more channels and it is the standard European broadcasters and manufacturers have agreed to use.
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Communiqué de l’ Alliance pour la RNT Radio Numérique Terrestre, Sélection du CSA sur Lille, Lyon et Strasbourg : la dynamique éditoriale et industrielle est enclenchée
07.12.2016 - FranceL’Alliance pour la RNT se félicite de la sélection par le Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel de 96 radios sur les zones Lille, Lyon et Strasbourg, complétant ainsi les 3 agglomérations déjà couvertes : Paris, Marseille et Nice.
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The future of digital radio; inside WorldDAB General Assembly 2016
07.12.2016 - - Connects2 - AustriaIn Austria this November, WorldDAB, made the first steps into that future with a General Assembly which saw over 200 radio experts unite in discussion. A wide array of topics were presented including the continued growth in established markets, updates on emerging markets, new business opportunities, radio receivers, consumer marketing and, especially interesting to us, the ongoing dialogue between DAB and the automotive industry.
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Third podcast from WorldDAB General Assembly released
07.12.2016 - - United Kingdom“DAB and Creating New Content” discusses the use of DAB to reach new audiences, the challenge of trying something new and the importance of quality content.Moderator for the panel was Sam Bonham. Panelists included Ash Elford from Angel Radio, Christo Grozev from Radio NewCo and Paul Sylvester from Absolute Radio.
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Dacia range facelifted
07.12.2016 - United KingdomThe Duster now offers DAB digital radio as standard on all models, while rear parking sensors, part-leather upholstery and new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels are available as optional extras
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Alliance for Digital Radio welcomes CSA selections in Lille, Lyon and Strasbourg, heralding a new level of collaboration with industry and broadcasters
07.12.2016 - FranceThe Alliance for Digital Radio welcomes the selection by the French regulator the Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel (CSA) of 96 radio stations in the Lille, Lyon and Strasbourg areas, as a follow-up to the three cities already covered, Paris, Marseille and Nice.
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Canberra, Darwin, Hobart to Get Permanent DAB+ Service
07.12.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - AustraliaThe Australian Broadcasting Corporation has announced that it will extend permanent DAB+ service to Canberra, Darwin and Hobart. Digital radio was launched in Australia in the capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in 2009.
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UK's Ofcom publishes 7th annual report on the state of digital radio
06.12.2016 - United KingdomThe UK’s Office of Communications has published its seventh annual report on the progress of digital radio in the UK. It is intended to provide an update on the availability, take-up, listening patterns, and attitudes towards digital radio there.
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Suzuki Ignis on sale in January priced from £9999
06.12.2016 - United KingdomThe entry price buys an SZ3 model, which comes as standard with six airbags, air conditioning, DAB radio with Bluetooth, 15in wheels, front electric windows and five seat capacity.
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