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Europe making digital radio headway
06.02.2017 - France
Various aspects concerning the digitisation of the radio industry were on stage at European Radio Show, held in Paris. WorldDAB's session “DAB+ in Europe — a Vision for the Future of Radio,” highlighted the current state and development of digital radio in Europe.
(Radio World) Read more
DAB+ the new radio standard in Europe
06.02.2017 - Austria
Digital Radio Austria has translated WorldDAB's presentation focusing on the growth of DAB+ across Europe into German.
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FIP, Mouv and RFI will broadcast on DAB+ in certain regions in France
06.02.2017 - France
As part of the call for DAB+ applications last year, the Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel has granted permission for Radio France and France Médias Monde to broadcast the FIP, Mouv 'and RFI radio stations via DAB+ in Lille, Lyon and Strasbourg.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
WorldDAB to host workshop at upcoming Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Digital Symposium
02.02.2017 - Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) WorldDAB Member - Malaysia
WorldDAB has announced the line-up for its annual Digital Radio Workshop, taking place on Monday, March 6, during ABU's 2017 Digital Broadcasting Symposium.
(Radio Magazine) Read more
Pioneer launches VSX-531D AV amplifier with DAB radio
02.02.2017 - United Kingdom
Pioneer has launched the VSX-531D amplifier, which is basically the VSX-531 with the addition of DAB radio. The entry-level amp supports both DAB and DAB+ standards, so should be futureproofed.
(What Hi-Fi?) Read more
WorldDAB ensures 'fit for the future' standard
02.02.2017 -
- United Kingdom
Global industry association WorldDAB has completed a comprehensive review and revision of the DAB digital radio standard, identifying obsolete features, clarifying the description of features to aid interoperability and updating specific features. This work ensures that the system standard is fit for the future.
(Advanced Television) Read more
Technical improvements for DAB standard
01.02.2017 -
- United Kingdom
The DAB technical standard has been updated, identifying obsolete features, clarifying the description of features to aid interoperability and updating other specific features.
(RadioInfo) Read more
dabplus.ch: Everything you need to know about DAB+
01.02.2017 - Switzerland
A new internet portal which provides detailed information about DAB+ in Switzerland has launched in Switzerland. dabplus.ch is replacing digitalradio.ch, which has been following the development of digital radio for the last few years.
(dabplus.ch) Read more
Alfa Romeo Giulia pricing and specs
01.02.2017 - Australia
Other features include selectable driving modes, a 3.5-inch TFT driver’s information display in the instrument cluster, Fiat Chrysler’s UConnect 6.5-inch infotainment system with DAB+ digital radio and Bluetooth, and eight speakers.
(Car Advice) Read more
RadioDNS and WorldDAB UX workshop during EBU Digital Radio Week
01.02.2017 - RadioDNS WorldDAB Member - Switzerland
During EBU's Digital Radio Week RadioDNS is hosting a joint Automotive UX workshop with WorldDAB that will focus on improving the experience of using radio in the car, drawing on hybrid radio techniques to improve the user interfaces to broadcast radio in the dashboard.
(Radio Magazine) Read more