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Call for expression of interest for DAB+ licences
21.09.2017 - CroatiaElectronic Media Council has opened a public call for expression of interest for programme licences in DAB+ technology for western part of Croatia, for a trial period of one year.
(Agencija za elektroničke medije) Read more
DAB viewpoint
21.09.2017 - NorwayThere is little doubt that DAB provides a better overall radio offer for the whole country than what we have had on FM. There are also good arguments for not making us completely dependent on the internet.
(Klassekampen) Read more
NRK switched off the FM channels in Eastern Norway
20.09.2017 - Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) WorldDAB Member - NorwayNRK stations on the FM network in Eastern Norway were closed Wednesday at 11.11. The commercial channels Radio Norway and P4 will continue to broadcast on the FM network until 8 December 2017.
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2018 Skoda Karoq
20.09.2017 - United KingdomSE versions comes with Isofix child seat points, privacy glass, LED daytime running lights, front fog lights, DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, cruise control with speed limiter, a leather steering wheel with multi-functional controls, an eight-speaker sound system and rear parking sensors, as well as 17-inch alloys.
(Car Keys) Read more
Nissan X-Trail SUV facelift: pricing and details announced
20.09.2017 - United KingdomA DAB radio is now standard across the X-Trail range, while the autonomous emergency braking gains pedestrian detection. A
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The new Nissan X-Trail
20.09.2017Customer feedback has led to improvements in the X-Trail’s two other infotainment systems. DAB digital radio is standard for the first time, while the NissanConnect touch-screen satellite navigation unit (standard from N-Connecta,) features a smart new user interface that’s more app-like in appearance.
(Automotive World) Read more
Hyundai KONA
20.09.2017 - Hyundai Motor Group WorldDAB Member - FranceThe Hyundai KONA Urban SUVs includes DAB digital radio and a multimedia system with an 8-inch color touchscreen.
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Now the FM network is off
20.09.2017 - NorwayNRK stations on the FM network in Eastern Norway were closed Wednesday at 11.11. The closure of the national FM network will end in Troms and Finnmark on 13 December. When the FM network is turned off, Norway will become the first country in the world without FM bands.
(Fredriksstad Blad) Read more
Check DAB coverage in your district
20.09.2017 - NorwayThe digital radio switch over is continuing regionally across Norway. Closure of the national FM network will end in Troms and Finnmark on 13 December 2017. Here, click on the map to check DAB coverage wherever you are.
(Moss Avis) Read more
Digital Radio grows in Northern Europe
20.09.2017 - Norway - United Kingdom - Netherlands - Denmark - Germany - Switzerland - Poland - Belgium - FranceWith 50 million receivers now sold, DAB radio is popular in Norway, the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and is growing in Poland, Belgium and France. In Norway, DAB receivers are now supplied in 98% of new cars, in 88% in the UK, and 66% in Switzerland. During the WorldDAB session at IBC2017, Patrick Hannon, President WorldDAB, reaffirmed the call from EU authorities to halt the sales of analogue-only radio receivers in Europe.
(Rai) Read more