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New requirements for DAB + radios in development
26.06.2018 - Poland Poland
A special team alongside industry employers organisation ZIPSEE Cyfrowa Polska have met to work on new regulations for the technical development of DAB+ receivers, to ensure that future digitisation of radio in Poland meets these standards.

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Nine DAB+ stations launch in Kyiv
26.06.2018 - Ukraine Ukraine
Ukraine’s National Council of Television and Radio Broadcasting (NRADA) has announced that nine radio stations in Kiev are now broadcasting in the country’s first DAB+ tests, which cover the capital and its surrounding areas. Chairman Yuri Artamenko said that the council would like to create an association to promote digital radio in Ukraine.

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Geneva Touring S
26.06.2018 - Italy Italy
The trial begins with the automatic search phase of the DAB+ radio stations, an aspect quickly resolved with the memorisation of all the stations available in the territory.

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Sony XDR-V20D, Pure Evoke H4, Roberts Revival RD70
26.06.2018 - Sony Corporation WorldDAB Member - Pure - Roberts Radio Limited - France France
As DAB+ has now expanded to the Hauts-de-France, the Sony XDR-V20D, Pure Evoke H4 and Roberts Revival RD70 has been reviewed for potential new consumers.

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European Broadcasting Union updates recommendations for construction of DAB+ networks
26.06.2018 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Russian Federation Russian Federation
The EBU's previous report on the planning of DAB networks, TR 021, was published in 2003. A lot has changed since then - underscoring the need to develop an updated document. The strategic report,EBU Tech 3391, contains recommendations for the implementation of key elements for the planning and design of DAB networks.

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Radio Days Africa in Johannesburg on 3-6 July
26.06.2018 - South Africa South Africa
The opening day of Radio Days Africa on 3 July will be dedicated to DAB+. Organised in Johannesburg, Radio Days Africa hosts more than 300 delegates each year with 60 speakers from across the continent and around the world.

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DAB +: consultation on the impact study prior to launching a call for metropolitan applications in France
25.06.2018 - France France
The CSA has called for the public to make submissions in reply to a proposal to expand DAB+ in other areas of metropolitan France.

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First speakers announced for Drive to Digital 2018
25.06.2018 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The annual digital radio event, Drive to Digital, will see Bob Shennan, Dee Ford and Margot James address delegates on 25 September. Other key sessions and speakers planned: Voice technology, In-car digital radio, The podcasting revolution,The new audio market – the listening stats and The changing retail market.

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South African government to issue directive to create digital radio licensing framework
25.06.2018 - South Africa South Africa
Following the successful trials in South Africa of digital radio broadcasting technologies including DAB+, communications minister Nomvula Mokonyane she will issue a policy directive to the regulator, ICASA, in the next few weeks to pave the way for the development of a licensing framework.

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Hyundai i20
25.06.2018 - Hyundai Motor Group WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
All new i20’s feature a seven-inch infotainment display with DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear view camera, Bluetooth and automatic headlamps.

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