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Digital radio: an opportunity for diversity
14.02.2017 - Spain2017 started with the news that Norway is turning off FM and switching to DAB+. Digital radio via DAB+ offers the opportunity for a more diverse range of stations for listeners as well as improved listening quality.
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New promotional campaign to promote DAB+
14.02.2017 - SwitzerlandOn World Radio Day, OFCOM launched a promotional campaign to "support the transition to the new DAB+ digital broadcasting standard". The campaign highlights how 54% of listeners in Switzerland now listen to digital radio.
(Le blog high-tech et telecom) Read more
Radioplayer reveals voice-controlled car unit
14.02.2017 - Radioplayer WorldDAB Member - United KingdomRadioplayer Car will speak the station name to you and automatically switch between FM, DAB and online reception to stay connected to a particular station whilst driving.
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Radioplayer launches hybrid system including tailored traffic news
14.02.2017 - Radioplayer WorldDAB Member - United KingdomRadioplayer, has launched its Radioplayer Car hybrid service, complete with on-demand location-specific traffic information.
The world’s first voice-controlled hybrid radio adaptor offers an easy upgrade for car stereos and is a ‘smart radio’ system, able to switch intelligently between DAB, FM or streaming, to find the strongest signal.
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New trims bring extra equipment to Yeti line-up
14.02.2017 - United KingdomAdditional features include satellite navigation with DAB radio, auto-dimming rear view mirror, heated windscreen, heated front seats and front parking sensors. Other additions include new seat upholstery and bespoke 17-inch alloys.
(Fleet World) Read more
World's first voice-controlled hybrid radio for cars launches
14.02.2017 - Radioplayer WorldDAB Member - United KingdomRadioplayer Car is the world’s first voice-controlled hybrid radio adaptor, offering an easy upgrade for car stereos. It’s a ‘smart radio’ system, able to switch intelligently between DAB, FM or streaming, to find the strongest signal.
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Digital radio grows in Switzerland
14.02.2017 - SwitzerlandDigital radio currently accounts for more than half (54%) of total radio use in Switzerland. In German-speaking Switzerland, DAB+ continues to be favored and it is hoped the other two regions gradually follow suit.
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Radioplayer Introduces Radioplayer Car
14.02.2017 - Radioplayer WorldDAB Member - United KingdomRadioplayer Car, a voice-controlled hybrid radio adaptor, which it says, offers an easy upgrade for car stereos. The “smart radio” system is able to switch between DAB, FM or streaming, to find the strongest signal.
(Radio World) Read more
Radioplayer Car launch
14.02.2017 - Radioplayer WorldDAB Member - United KingdomRadioplayer Car is the world’s first voice-controlled hybrid radio adaptor, offering an easy upgrade for car stereos. It’s a ‘smart radio’ system, able to switch intelligently between DAB, FM or streaming, to find the strongest signal.
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As Norway goes digital, what of FM's future?
13.02.2017 - NorwayJerry Ibbotson looks at the reasons behind Norway’s decision to go fully digital, and asks whether it could be a sign of things to come in other countries such as the UK.
(Audio Media International) Read more