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Regional DAB+ networks begin broadcasting in central region of Germany
25.08.2016 - Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member - GermanyBayerische Rundfunk has started three new Franconian regional networks for digital radio with eight DAB+ transmitters. DAB+ will now be available in the regions of Bayern, Mainfranken, Bavaria Central and Upper Franconia.
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Mazda 3 Range Review
25.08.2016 - Australia - United KingdomThis model has a DAB+ digital radio, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearknob, and it also scores paddle-shifters, and an auto-dimming rear mirror.
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70,000 DAB radios sold in the last year in France
25.08.2016 - FranceOver the past 12 months, more than 70,000 DAB receivers were sold in France. This represents an increase in sales of 32% year on year.
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Angel Radio's DAB Minimux Reaches 1st Anniversary
25.08.2016 - United KingdomThe Portsmouth minimux, owned and operated by Angel Radio, is now a year old and has 17 services broadcasting, with two more expected to launch soon. Twelve of the programs being broadcast feature some flavor of Portsmouth-targeted content, and thirteen are broadcast in stereo, a record for a UK DAB multiplex.
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IBC Sneak Peek: Aldena adds DAB+ antenna
25.08.2016 - ItalyAt IBC2016, Italian firm Aldena is introducing the ADC omnidirectional coaxial antenna for vertical polarization. Suitable for DAB/DAB+ applications, the lightweight, low wind load antenna features a gain of up to 6.5 dB.
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DAB in Europe: major milestones in the last six months
24.08.2016 - Russian FederationIn his blog, WorldDAB President, Patrick Hannon writes about the significant developments of DAB digital radio technology in Germany and Belgium over the past sixth months.
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Console Labs launches hybrid DAB+ app
24.08.2016 - GermanyThe software developer console Labs, launched its new hybrid DAB + app for Android smartphones with integrated DAB+ chip on Swiss Radio Day 2016. With the app, the user can listen to their favorite DAB+ stations and simultaneously listen to other content such as podcasts or internet radio. The app is initially available in Germany, Austria, UK and Norway.
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Deutschlandradio and ARD to host Digital Radio Day
24.08.2016 - Deutschlandradio WorldDAB Member - GermanyOn 29 August, Deutschlandradio and ARD are devoting a day of radio programmes focusing on the future of digital radio. Throughout the day there will be special interviews and features exploring the latest developments in digital radio.
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Rich Redmond, Chief Product Officer for GatesAir, on IBC 2016 trends
23.08.2016 - GatesAir WorldDAB Member - United KingdomDigital radio forecasts remain strong. In Europe, digital radio, particularly DAB is making serious headway.
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lulu.fm starts on DAB+ in Berlin, Brandenburg and Hamburg
23.08.2016 - GermanyThe first nationwide licensed LGBT radio station lulu.fm, will start broadcasting via DAB+ on October 1, 2016.
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