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Where is the digital radio in Britain?
04.02.2014 - United KingdomWith regards to the rollout of digital radio in the UK, we must emphasize the commitment of the British Government in particular and the investment by public and commercial broadcasters as well as the support by the automotive sector for digital radio.
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Lexus drives digital radio growth
04.02.2014 - AustraliaLexus continues to lead the Australian luxury car market in digital car radios, both for wide-ranging vehicle fitment and numbers sold. Since becoming the first luxury brand in Australia to provide DAB+* digital radio as standard fitment to a model – GS Line, launched in 2012 – Lexus has sold almost 8000 vehicles with the technology. Lexus also offers the most expansive range of luxury vehicles fitted with digital radio.
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South Africa Moves Forward With DAB+ Trial
04.02.2014 - South AfricaThe WorldDMB Forum reports an update on the South African DAB+ trial, which will be conducted by the Southern African Digital Broadcasting Association in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters.
The trial will consist of two high power transmitter stations in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
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Polish Radio Facebook 5000 competition: win prizes!
04.02.2014 - PolandSince 1 October last year, Polish Radio channels (Radios One, Two, Three and Four) as well as Polish Radio External Service are available in DAB+. To celebrate Polish Radio reaching over 5000 followers on Facebook a competition has been launched to think up a slogan for the new DAB+ English language broadcasts and win Polish Radio goodies
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SNRL (National Union of Free Radios) at Salon de la Radio
03.02.2014 - FranceSpeakers from SNRL (National Union of Free Radios) will be participating in three sessions during Salon de la Radio during which delegates will gain insight into the roll out of digital radio in France.
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DAB+ in the Samsung Galaxy?
03.02.2014 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - AustraliaWhile some smartphones today offer the possibility to listen to the radio via mobile, Australian commercial radio stations are now trying to encourage mobile phone companies to install DAB+ digital chips. In exchange for the eventual integration of this chip, Commercial Radio Australia Ltd have agreed to engage on all commercial stations, an advertising campaign several million dollars to promote digital radio on the Samsung Galaxy.
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South African Broadcasters Ready to Test DAB+
03.02.2014 - South AfricaA DAB+ test is scheduled for Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa, according to WorldDMB News. After coverage verification tests, the two transmitters will operate as a single frequency network in VHF band III, on channel 13F at 239.2MHz.
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LBC Becomes a National Radio Brand
03.02.2014 - United KingdomIt's just been announced that LBC is going to go national on February 11th. We will be transmitting on the National Digital One DAB platform meaning that for the first time all our programmes can be heard all over the country.
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Save the date - Automotive Event on 13 May in Zurich, Switzerland
30.01.2014 - SwitzerlandView more information about the DAB+ automotive workshop to be held on 13 May in Zurich, Switzerland.
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross with DAB
30.01.2014 - United KingdomSuzuki SX4 S-Cross with DAB as standard.
(Peterborough Today) Read more