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Successful uptake of DAB in Norway

21.04.2016 - Norway

Six out of ten radio listeners in Norway now say that they listen to digital radio and two out of three households have DAB radio, according to latest research (Digitaradioundersøkelsen).

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Ten new DAB+ channels for Aarau region

21.04.2016 - Switzerland

Five of the ten new radio stations will have a focus on specific musical styles such as jazz or pop, while the other five stations are DAB broadcasts of existing FM stations.

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Range Rover Evoque gets next-generation tech

20.04.2016 - United Kingdom

The updated model comes with Bluetooth, DAB radio and satellite navigation. It also features the updated InControl Touch Pro infotainment system.

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ARD relies on rapid expansion of digital radio via DAB+

20.04.2016 - Germany

Directors of ARD have reaffirmed their strategic positioning for radio distribution via DAB+ at their meeting at Rundfunk Berlin Brandenburg (RBB) in Potsdam.

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Liverpool stations gather for DAB radio event

20.04.2016 - United Kingdom

A retune event in Liverpool brought representatives from Bauer, Global and the BBC together to celebrate the addition of two new DAB transmitters.

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Swiss Federal Council adopts "Digital Switzerland" strategy

20.04.2016 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - Switzerland

The Strategy Action Plan includes support for digitisation of radio broadcasting in the implementation of the radio sector’s DigiMig (digital migration) agreement.

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Indonesia switches on DAB+

20.04.2016 - Indonesia

Radio Republik Indonesia, the public service broadcaster, has turned on DAB+ in Indonesia. This is a permanent DAB+ service, making Indonesia one of the largest DAB+ markets in the world. DAB+ broadcasts will cover an initial three cities, including the capital Jakarta.

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Fiat 124 Spider launches in Poland

20.04.2016 - Poland

The car comes with DAB radio with a 7-inch screen, 2 speakers in the headrest of the driver's seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, manual climate control, central locking, cruise control and power steering as standard.

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Liverpool stations to change DAB frequency

19.04.2016 - United Kingdom

The Liverpool multiplex is changing frequency block from 11B to 10C, the change is to allow extra transmitters to be turned on without interfering with other multiplexes in the area. The two new Liverpool transmitters will expand DAB coverage from 82% to 98% of households in the area.

(Radio Today) Read more