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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
30.08.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Mitsubishi’s new SDA (Smartphone Link Display Audio) system which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility with DAB and Bluetooth connectivity.

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The Swiss Radioplayer is launched
30.08.2018 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - SRG SSR WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
The Swiss Association of Private Radio Stations have launched a Radioplayer app on 30 August. The three associations ASRP, Unikom and RRR, together with the SSR, announced that the app would take place in May, and was launched as part of Swiss Radio Day.

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Yamaha CX-A5200
30.08.2018 - Germany Germany
New from Yamaha is the CX-A5200 11.2 AV pre-amp, with DAB/DAB+ tuner, presented for the first time at IFA 2018.

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DAB+ expands in Berlin and Brandenburg regions
30.08.2018 - Germany Germany
The Brandenburg region of Germany will receive DAB+ services for the first time, following the Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg (mabb) decision to award new DAB+ capacity for the area and Berlin. The decision has been taken ahead of IFA Berlin starting tomorrow, with up to 60 stations now available on DAB+ in the region.

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DAB+ to be installed in 27 Norwegian tunnels
29.08.2018 - Norway Norway
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration upgrades 27 short tunnels with DAB coverage. One of these is the Skarett tunnel. "This is a service for road users," says senior engineer Jan Øyvind Pedersen, according to the website of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

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Deutschlandradio at IFA 2018: new digital radio features to be showcased
29.08.2018 - Germany Germany
From August 31 to September 5, employees and program managers will inform in hall 2.2. about the program, reception and contact possibilities. This year's focus will be on the Deutschlandradio apps and planned additional functions for the digital radio standard DAB+. Visitors to the fair can also find out about the current Deutschlandradio campaign.

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DAB+ coverage area expanded in south-eastern Switzerland
29.08.2018 - SRG SSR WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
Since the end of August, Swiss station Radio Südostschweiz has been connected to SRG's Ticino DAB+ multiplex I01. Thus, Radio Südostschweiz extends the DAB+ transmission area in the south to the Italian border at Chiasso and Ascona and at the same time opens up the southern valleys of Misox and the Calancatal. Managing director Silvio Lebrument says the move is aimed at preparing for the eventual DAB+ switchover in Switzerland between 2020 and 2024. "Now it is time to motivate the listeners to switch to the new technology," he said.

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Ruark MRx
29.08.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
There are few things in life that are as certain as the quality of a Ruark product. For years, the company has proved itself with excellent DAB radios, Bluetooth speakers and all-in-one CD plus speaker-type devices. Now it’s time for a music-streaming speaker: the Ruark MRx.

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Norwegian tunnels to be upgraded to receive DAB+
29.08.2018 - Norway Norway
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has set up a list of 27 short tunnels in the south region to be upgraded to receive DAB+. According to safety regulations, there must be DAB in new tunnels over 500 meters long. There are also installed DAB facilities in tunnels that previously had FM equipment.

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Digital Radio brand VQ launch collection with Laura Ashley
29.08.2018 - VQ - United Kingdom United Kingdom
British audio brand VQ and Laura Ashley the iconic textile design brand today announce a collaboration to create a range of audio and tech products, starting with a vintage styled DAB Digital Radio & Bluetooth Speaker – Hepburn Mk II.

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