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Second DAB + radio station network for the French-speaking
09.10.2013 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
The West Switzerland receives a second platform for the digital broadcasting of radio programs. OFCOM Romandie Médias SA on February 12, 2013 granted a radio license to operate a DAB + station network. The launch of the new platform for 18 radio programs will be made no later than the end of June 2014.
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Peugeot 308 with DAB as standard
08.10.2013 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Peugeot 308 now comes with DAB as standard.
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Highway H260DBi: In-car DAB Digital Radio/CD with iPod/iPhone Connection and Bluetooth
08.10.2013 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Highway H260DBi is an advanced car stereo, with Bluetooth connectivity, fantastic audio and a great choice of DAB digital, FM and AM stations, iPod/iPhone charging and playback, USB playback and CD.
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New DAB+ series launched!
08.10.2013 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Beginning on 14 October, the first series of the mysterious DAB+ starring agent Jack Parker will be screened on Monday evenings on SRF zwei, RTS Deux, RSI LA 2. Discover the first four episodes now. Prize money of CHF 10,000 plus your own commercial. There will also be a prize draw for DAB+ digital radios from PURE. All competition entrants will receive a discount on the purchase of a DAB+ radio at Brack.ch, melectronics, EP and expert.
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BDR News now available via Journaline
08.10.2013 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Latest news on the subject of digital radio and related events is now available as a Journaline service in German and English. The digital radio news is provided by Bayern Digital Radio as a news ticker and a monthly newsletter.
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A-League moves to fill the cricket gap on ABC radio
08.10.2013 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Soccer has been quick to fill the gap left by domestic cricket on ABC Radio, announcing that every A-League match will have live coverage on the public broadcaster. Football Federation Australia has signed a four-year deal with the ABC, which includes live coverage of the A-League on local and digital radio, the ABC's phone app and streaming on the Grandstand website.
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Two-year-old NBTC maps out agenda, including digital radio
08.10.2013 - Thailand![Thailand Thailand](/assets/flags/th-9cfda5eb57bf148a9ae034c897f61f4d.gif)
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission plans this year to focus on managing radio stations, allocating frequencies for digital radio broadcasting and reclaiming telecom frequencies for reallocation
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Revo SuperConnect hybrid radio offers multiple ways to enjoy your music
08.10.2013 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
British audio brand Revo has announced a tabletop radio that ticks just about every box for music delivery. The SuperConnect has a DAB/DAB+ tuner, can access internet radio, is DLNA-certified so will stream your audio files wirelessly, supports Bluetooth connectivity and features Spotify Connect, the service's answer to Apple's AirPlay, from the box
(Pocket-lint.com) Read more
40 years of commercial radio
07.10.2013 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
… a positive decision, expected from Government in December, will provide clear direction – and bring the benefits of digital radio to a broader audience, providing more stations, greater choice and better functionality.
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Italian public broadcaster RAI on DAB+
07.10.2013 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
he public broadcaster RAI is switching from DAB to DAB+. The switchover sees ten instead of seven radio stations being broadcast by the RAI DAB network. Next year the broadcaster will expand coverage significantly and intends that the whole of Central and Northern Italy will be able to tune into RAI DAB services by the end of 2014.
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