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South African radio broadcasters are set to start trialling digital radio channels using the DAB standard, the Sunday Times reported. The Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) standard has been in use since the 1990s, and its successor, DAB+, was introduced in 2007.

DAB has been introduced in a number of countries around the world as a complement — at least for now — to the analogue FM and AM bands. Some countries, like Norway — which was the first country to launch a commercial DAB radio station — plan to switch off analogue radio broadcasts altogether..

Residual value setters have long warned that a timescale is needed in order to understand the residual value impact of cars not being fitted with DAB radios.

[Frankfurt] On the occasion of the 65th International Motor Show IAA experts from the digital radio community will meet. The forum is aimed at car manufacturers as well as manufacturers, retailers and suppliers of digital radio solutions for use in vehicles...

From the third Quarter of 2013, TELESTAR-DIGITAL GmbH is now Germany's exclusive distributor of products of the brand NOXON.

Standard equipment includes a Kenwood media system which comprises a 6” high resolution screen, Garmin satellite navigation with TMC traffic information, DAB, Bluetooth with hands-free calling, iPod connectivity, DVD playback and rear USB connection.

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Mobile TV Netherlands (MTVNL) is preparing to broadcast mobile TV via the DAB standard, Totaal TV. Tests are being conducted in a number of regions. MTVNL received in 2009 one of the two licenses available for mobile TV. The plan to broadcast in T-DMB was not realised. To receive TV, tablets and smartphones need an adapter.

The four-wheel drive Audi RS7 comes with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while in terms of equipment, you get leather seats, LED headlights and DAB radio. The RS7 will be available to buy in the UK later in the year, with prices starting from £83,495.

Ideally, broadcasters should use the trial to begin marketing digital radio to consumers ahead of a commercial launch. However, because television broadcasters are still likely to be using the spectrum that has been set aside for commercial DAB radio when the trial ends, they cannot begin to market the technology. However, enthusiasts keen to check out digital radio during the trial period will still be able to buy DAB+ receivers and tune in.