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German public broadcaster Bayerische Rundfunk (BR) switched on a new DAB+ multiplex transmitter in the Waldnaab (Upper Palatinate) region on 13 July. Use of digital devices continues to grow in Northern Ireland, with a 5% year-over-year increase reported, reaching 35% of all listening hours. In Slovenia, five new stations have been given licences to operate DAB+ services.

Compatible with digital radio (DAB+) and FM radio, the Tuner also has a small LCD screen to display information about the station being listened to - via RDS compatibility in the case of FM. Ten shortcut buttons on the top of the speaker allow the recording of as many favorite stations: 5 in FM, and 5 in DAB.

Entry-level '1' cars get 16-inch alloys, LED daytime running lgihts, all-round electric windows, air-con, DAB radio and USB connectivity.

The new DNX451RVS dual-DIN instrument by Kenwood is a Navitainer with an integrated DAB+ tuner including "seamless blending" between DAB and FM.

The two new models are not only the youngest, but also the smallest representatives of the high-class line-up and here too: entertainment without compromise! The RX-A880 and RX-A680 are equipped with the essential features for an excellent home theater experience. This of course includes a decoder for Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, as well as high-quality D / A converters, HDR support, integration into MusicCast, and DAB+ radio.

Standard gear includes leather seat trim, heated front seats, a leather-lined steering wheel and gear knob, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, USB input and Bluetooth, DAB+ digital radio and a six-speaker sound system.

This agreement between the two large communities was now also followed by a cooperation agreement between the Flemish government and the French community government, the German-speaking community government. The parliaments of the communities must now formalise this cooperation agreement with a consent decree.

After the cities of Paris, Marseille, Nice and Lille, now 51 radio stations in the Hauts-de-France region covering five of the most northern provinces of France have started DAB + broadcasts. This is part of a transition strategy by the Conseil superieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) for DAB+ to reach 70% of the French population by 2020.

The Flemish government has approved a cooperation agreement between the French and the Walloon Communities on the use of digital frequencies for DAB+ on each other's territory.

According to Ofcom's inaugural Media Nations report, three-quarters of all audio listening is to live radio and more than half of all radio listening hours now takes place through a digital platform. Ofcom cites this via the expansion of DAB coverage across the UK, and an increase in receiver sales.