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France: free radio must be in the constitution

06.04.2018 - France

94 per cent of French people see radio as a universal right, according to a study commissioned by SIRTI. 68% of the French state that they would listen to FM or DAB + via the smartphone, if this is made technically possible.

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Volkswagen T-Roc

06.04.2018 - United Kingdom

All Volkswagen T-Roc SUVs boast a high level of standard equipment, including an infotainment system with an eight-inch colour touchscreen, CD player, DAB radio and the ability to simultaneously pair two compatible mobile devices via Bluetooth.

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New DAB station added to Sound Digital DAB multiplex

06.04.2018 - United Kingdom

A new DAB station called Jack 3 was launched in Oxford last Friday on the UK's second largest digital radio multiplex Sound Digital.

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2018 Ford Edge ST-Line

05.04.2018 - United Kingdom

The interior also gets a mild makeover, with a 10-way adjustable Dinamica-lined driver’s seat, aluminium pedals and a Sony DAB radio and navigation system adding to an already comprehensive list of standard kit.

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Alpine Halo9: CarPlay for retrofitting with 9-inch display

05.04.2018 - Germany

The audio outfitter Alpine has now introduced its new CarPlay device, the iLX-F903D, to the German market.Digital radio reception via DAB+ guarantees noise-free listening pleasure, the Alpine TuneIt app provides effective sound tuning with smart and iPhone.

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Denmark to shut down FM by 2021

05.04.2018 - Denmark

The government will shut down for FM radio by 2021. The government wants citizens to switch quickly to DAB and that citizens will have more radio channels to choose from.

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Denmark to switch off FM from 2021

05.04.2018 - Denmark

FM will be switched off in Denmark no later than 2021. According to the Government, it is about accelerating the transition to DAB and providing a basis for the citizens to receive a larger radio broadcast. According to DR Media Research, about 38 percent of radio broadcasting this year is digital.

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Danish government looks to cease FM by 2021

05.04.2018 - Denmark

The Danish government has announced it will explore ending FM broadcast services by 2021 at the latest, or before if digital listening figures exceed 50%. The announcement is part of the government's new media policy.

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