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Skoda UK Limited Editions Feature DAB
30.07.2014 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Skoda has introduced eight new limited editions of its existing models in the UK market with DAB radio as standard. The new cars include the Octavia and Yeti, as well as updates to the Citigo, Superb, Hatch and Estate.

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Hama introduces new DAB digital radios
29.07.2014 - Germany Germany
The Digital Radio "DR1600" is the pure reception of analogue and digital radio stations via DAB, DAB + and FM.

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Additional Transmitters for Prague DAB+ Test Program
28.07.2014 - Czechia Czechia
Czech Radiokomunikace will add 16 transmitters to its DAB test program from July 31 onward, expanding the coverage in and around Prague, according to Telecompaper.

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Over 60 DAB stations on air a month after launch in France
28.07.2014 - France France
French digital terrestrial radio services, launched in Paris, Marseille and Nice on 20 June, have so far attracted 62 stations, nine of which are transmitting in more than one city, according to broadcast regulator CSA.

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Digital Radio Expands in France
26.07.2014 - France France
Today some 62 radio stations in the country are broadcasting via DAB , including some stations not available on FM, says La Lettre Pro. Other radio stations are expected to begin broadcasting in DAB in the coming weeks.

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Over 60 DAB stations on air a month after launch in France
26.07.2014 - France France
French digital terrestrial radio services, launched in Paris, Marseille and Nice on 20 June, have so far attracted 62 stations, nine of which are transmitting in more than one city, according to broadcast regulator CSA.

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Broadcast, IP or Both?
25.07.2014 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The discussion about broadcast vs. Internet streaming is seemingly as old as the Internet itself; but new research, commissioned by digital radio developer iBiquity Digital Corp., seems to indicate a third way.

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Public service broadcasting 12:23: BBC Radio Derby
25.07.2014 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
We sent our reporter Nigel Cash out and about this morning to help Gordon in Allestree re-tune his DAB radio. Here he is enjoying listening to BBC Radio Derby.

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Does radio need another digital multiplex?
24.07.2014 - Arqiva WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Government is among those hoping it will be second time lucky for renewed attempts to launch a second national DAB multiplex. Last week, Bauer Radio and UTV Media became the first to announce a partnership with the transmission company Arqiva – which runs the first digital multiplex – to bid for the so-called D2 licence. The original digital multiplex is full to capacity with 14 stations, including Bauer’s Absolute Radio and UTV’s talkSPORT. It is promised that D2 will be able to transmit at least ten new national stations.

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Derby in tune with digital age following switch-on
24.07.2014 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Radio listeners in Derby will now be able to enjoy their favourite local stations in digital quality. It follows the switching on of a new DAB digital radio transmitter at Quarndon, on the outskirts of the city. It means that 350,000 listeners will be able to tune into five local stations on their digital radios – BBC Radio Derby, Gem 106, Capital East Midlands, Heart and Gold.

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