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Silicon Labs Releases Digital Radio Chip
01.05.2013 - United States United States
NAB Lab's Radio TechCheck said, “This represents the industry's first single-die antenna-input-to-audio-output digital radio IC developed for the global portable and consumer electronics markets.”

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Digital media tied to economic development
01.05.2013 - Italy Italy
The development strategy of digital radio supporters in Italy differs from the usual plan. Rather than an initial focus on urban centers followed by moving cautiously into less densely populated areas, the Italian test model focuses on coverage in rural areas.

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Silicon Labs Unveils Complete 'Radio-On-A-Chip'
01.05.2013 - United States United States
The Silicon Labs announcement revealed the new monolithic Si468x receiver I.C.s use software-defined-radio technology to provide an antenna input-to-audio output digital radio system capable of receiving FM, HD Radio, and DAB/DAB broadcasts.

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Now: Programme and registration for European Automotive Even
01.05.2013
For the European Digital Radio Automotive Event World DMB is now before the program and registration is now open. The Congress will take place on 16 May in Hamburg.

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UKE starts consultation on second digital dividend
01.05.2013 - Poland Poland
The frequencies will be available for new mobile broadband services, in line with the objectives of the European Digital Agenda as well as the European Commission's Radio Spectrum Policy Programme.

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Radio Nova Launches 12 Digital Radio Channels - Hotpress
30.04.2013 - Ireland Ireland
Dublin's Radio Nova have announced the official launch of a new range of music-based digital radio channels, aimed at offering further choice to its growing audience.

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New SBS Radio program schedule begins today
30.04.2013 - Australia Australia
SBS Radio today launches its new schedule, featuring news and information in six additional languages (Malayalam, Dinka, Hmong, Pashto, Swahili and Tigrinya), more programs for language groups which have grown significantly and a new digital-only channel for 21 languages available on digital radio and digital TV, online and mobile apps.

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Digital radio needs solidarity
29.04.2013 - Austria Austria
A meeting to discuss the future of digital radio in Austria was held in late April. Gernot Fischer, Managing Director of Digital Radio Austria, made the event an opportunity to make a major step towards more innovation in the Austrian radio scene. He said "For the realization of digital radio in Austria, a closing of ranks of public and private radio broadcasters will be required"

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Toyota Avensis with DAB as standard
29.04.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
DAB radio tuners are standard on Icon grades and above in the Toyota Avensis range.

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SBS rings in the radio changes
29.04.2013 - Australia Australia
SBS Radio today launches its new schedule, featuring news and information in six additional languages (Malayalam, Dinka, Hmong, Pashto, Swahili and Tigrinya), more programs for language groups which have grown significantly and a new digital-only channel for 21 languages available on digital radio and digital TV, online and mobile apps.

(The Australian) Read more