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Garmin Truck Navigator with Europe Map, DAB Influence and Integrated Dash-Cam, Black
13.03.2018 - ItalyPackage contents: LMT-D, DAB maps and traffic information for life, Suction pad mount for vehicles and magnetic support, Cigarette lighter power cable with built-in premium DAB traffic receiver, USB cable, microSD card, Quick start guide.
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Romanian communications authority ANCOM launches public consultation for DAB
13.03.2018 - RomaniaThe National Authority for Communications Administration and Regulation (ANCOM) announced on Tuesday it is launching a public consultation to probe market interest in the allocation of spectrum available from the VHF and UHF band for DAB services in Romania, which they say provides superior sound quality and enables more efficient use of radio spectrum.
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WorldDAB breaks 100-member threshold
13.03.2018 - RAI - Radiotelevisione Italiana WorldDAB Member - General Motors LLC - Toyota WorldDAB Member - OIV WorldDAB Member - Pluxbox - Nextbase - in2digi Limited - Avateq Corp. - Inovonics Inc. WorldDAB Member - United KingdomNine new organisations have joined WorldDAB since the start of 2018, taking its membership to 104 organisations from 29 countries, including over 1,200 experts from broadcasters, regulators and network providers through to manufacturers of receivers, chips, professional equipment and automobiles.
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SCA cites the importance of digital audience following GfK survey
13.03.2018 - AustraliaThe combined FM and digital audiences of the Hit Network and Triple M, deliver an unduplicated reach of 5,120,000. This represents an additional 360,000 listeners or an increase of 7.6% over just the analogue outlets alone. “It’s time to start talking about our digital audiences in the same breath as the rest of our stations.” says Brian Gallagher, Chief Sales Officer of SCA.
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Kia Picanto X-Line review: can SUV-style looks raise the Korean city car above its rivals?
13.03.2018 - United KingdomIncludes a 7-inch touchscreen, DAB radio, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, keyless entry and cruise control.
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Radio record sales in the United Kingdom - reasons for success
12.03.2018 - United KingdomSince 2010, the turnover of radio advertising has taken off despite the competition of new digital media advertising, due to the increase in the radio audience, propelled by the increase of new DAB+ radio stations.
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Peugeot 508 First Edition
12.03.2018 - ItalyThe Wireless Smartphone Charging (charging of the induction smartphone), the DAB digital radio and the 10''HD capacitive touch screen are also included, including 3D Connected Navigation with Peugeot Connect, voice recognition and access to the Connected package Navigation Services.
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How Southern Cross Austereo’s rebranded digital stations transformed its sales strategy
12.03.2018 - AustraliaDAB+ Digital radio has seen audience growth for a number of years. When DAB+ launched, some networks commercialised their platforms by renting out the spectrum to retailers. In survey eight last year, the digital stations provided a a 6.5% uplift in reach and 300,000 unique listeners to its total audience.
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Flemish government agrees to issue extra DAB + capacity
12.03.2018 - BelgiumThe Flemish government has approved a proposal from minister Sven Gatz to implement a third DAB+ network, which will enable 12 new stations to be broadcast.
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Pure Move T4
12.03.2018 - United KingdomThe Pure Move T4 is a “pocket” DAB radio. Think coat pocket, not jeans pocket, though; because it has a speaker on its front.
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