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This month we celebrate the 1967 launch of BBC Radio 1 (amongst other networks), so here are 50 of the biggest moments in Radio 1's 50-year history. Don't forget to listen to Radio 1 Vintage from September 30th on DAB and online.

Several European countries are revisiting their long-term plans for broadcasting, including potential digital switching (DSO) scenarios. In Europe and in 2017, Norway is the first country to operate a "DSO". Switzerland is preparing for a "DSO" between 2020 and 2024.

In the current issue of the RADIOSZENE podcast there are current interviews of the digital radio day 2017 in Berlin between Oskar Vitlif, Carsten Zorger and Martin Deitenbeck. This includes, among other things, the regional digital radio projects in Freiberg and Leipzig, as well as challenges in the implementation of mobile reception options by DAB+.

At a meeting of the Association of the German Association of Private Broadcasting and Telemedia Service (VPRT), the Department of Radio and Audio Services in the Association of Private Broadcasting and Telemedia Service (VPRT) unanimously adopted and presented the requirements for a transition to digital terrestrial radio coverage. In the "four-point plan", the association is committed to supporting the digital transition to DAB+ if it is designed to be fair and to the economic needs of the private radio.

In a meeting today, the Department of Radio and Audio Services in the Association of Private Broadcasting and Telemedia Services (VPRT) unanimously adopted and presented the requirements for a transition to the digital terrestrial radio future at the Association's annual meeting in Berlin. In the "four-point plan", the association is committed to supporting the digital transition to DAB+ if it is designed to be fair and to the economic needs of the private radio.

The top-of-the-range 3 spec is equipped with 15in alloys, autonomous emergency braking, door mounted LED indicators, electric folding mirrors, seven-inch touchscreen satnav with DAB, six-speaker audio system and rear parking camera.

WorldDAB and the European Broadcasting Union announced during IFA in Berlin their support for the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Euro standard, which has been agreed as the minimum specification for DAB digital radio receivers across Europe.

You can set up to 120 station presets in all – split equally between internet radio, DAB, and FM – and take a modicum of control over the radio’s overall sound sound using the R100’s various EQ settings.

The number of Germans with a DAB radio has grown to over 11 million, and on average 2.5 million people listen to the service each day, according to an annual survey by distributor Media Broadcast and radio broadcasters and associations.

Digital radio is getting a boost in Western Europe. UK-based Radioplayer recently announced a deal to put smart radios in Audi automobiles, while Radio France will soon let its listeners curate their own playlist of the public service broadcaster’s content.