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Dorothee Bär outlines the benefits of DAB+
01.09.2016 - Germany Germany
In an article published this week in German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), the Parliamentary State Secretary, MdB, Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI), outlined the advantages of DAB and the reasons why it’s a non-disruptive way to improve radio in Germany. Ms Bär also tackled some criticisms of DAB+ and showed why it’s the right choice for radio in Germany. 

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IBC Sneak Peak: Digidia Promotes DAB BI 2.0 Break-In System
01.09.2016 - France France
Digidia will be promoting its new DAB BI 2.0 Break-In system at IBC2016 in Amsterdam. The system features simultaneous management of up to four ensembles, SFN capability and synchronization with a GPS antenna signal as well as automatic following of dynamic multiplex reconfigurations of DAB ensembles.

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Siegfried Schneider also wants radio manufacturers to undertake DAB+ initiative
31.08.2016 - Germany Germany
Siegfried Schneider, chairman of the Directors' Conference of State Media Authorities (DLM), welcomes the initiative of the Rhineland-Palatinate Minister President Malu Dreyer, to require manufacturers of radios, to allow for all new appliances and the reception of DAB+.

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NLM pilot for the further development of DAB+
31.08.2016 - Germany Germany
The pilot project is supported by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) and aims to explore how DAB+ can provide regional radio services in Germany.

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Auna Chord DAB+ radio review
31.08.2016 - Germany Germany
The portable digital radio Auna Chord comes in classic retro design and can be used anywhere thanks to the use of batteries. With DAB and DAB+ the Auna Chord is well equipped and is priced at 59.90 EUR.

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Kia Optima Sportswagon review
31.08.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The vehicle comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 17-inch alloy wheels, hints of leather inside and a full suite of DAB radio and Bluetooth connectivity.

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How the Solent Wireless mini-mux works
31.08.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The “mini-mux” in Portsmouth, England, has recently celebrated its first year of being on-air. The existing DAB multiplex covering the area is designed to cover a much larger footprint of 1.2m people, and has six transmission sites. The transmitter covering Portsmouth runs a power of 90kW ERP.

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New Peugeot 208 special editions revealed
31.08.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The 208 Active Design has a pleasing equipment specification including Bluetooth, 7” touchscreen interface, remote central locking and a digital radio.

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A summary of DAB progress to date
31.08.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
World DAB President Patrick Hannon recently published a blog summarizing the status of DAB in many European countries. DAB has seen many milestones in recent years including Norway's plans for a digital switchover, DAB multiplex transmitters in Germany reaching 110 and 45% of radio listening happening via a digital device in the UK.

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Nation Broadcasting to launch Dragon Radio
31.08.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
A new national radio brand is launching in Wales as Nation Gold changes to Dragon Radio. The station is available on DAB multiplexes across South Wales, Mid & West Wales and North Wales and will feature programmes recently introduced by the group for Thames Radio in London.

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