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GfK expects continued growth in DAB + receivers
19.02.2013 - Germany
The Association for Consumer Research (GfK) has drawn the Elekrtrogerätemarkt a positive closing balance for the year 2012.
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Seat Leon Technology Pack: The brightest move you'll ever make
19.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Specified as individual options, LED Headlights, Navigation System and DAB radio would together cost a buyer over £1,900, with the lamps alone a £995 option.
(Easier (press release)) Read more
WorldDMB Releases Update on Digital Radio
19.02.2013 - United Kingdom
According to the report, growth remains strong in Europe and Asia Pacific with global population coverage of the standards at over half a billion. Thailand and Indonesia are currently testing the DAB+ standard, representing the technology’s spread to new markets.
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SEAT slashes price of Leon Technology Pack
19.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Seat Leon now comes with DAB radio as optional for a staggeringly low price.
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Second DAB+ radio network for the French-speaking Switzerland
18.02.2013 - Switzerland
The Western Switzerland receives a second platform for the digital transmission of radio programs. The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) Romandie SA Medias on 12 February 2013 issued the technical approval (radio license) to operate a DAB transmitter network.
SIRTI - Reform of Audiovisual allocate frequencies equally
18.02.2013 - France
Under the bill on the reform of broadcasting, SIRTI pleaded for distribution " equal frequencies in radio "and broadened up to independent operators. It also wants the government clearly positioned on the RNT.
2SER launches LGBTI digital pop-up station
18.02.2013 - Australia
Star Observer Digital is a collaboration between 2SER, The Star Observer and Joy94.9 (Melbourneʼs gay and lesbian community radio station).
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Radio listeners get a Valentine's Day treat
18.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Broadcast Minister Ed Vaizey said: “Boosting local coverage for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire means the excellent range of local DAB digital radio stations can be received by even more listeners, at home and in their car.”
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Digital Radio UK/BBC "endless dove" by RKCR/Y&R
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Digital Radio UK, the DAB radio body, and the BBC have launched a music video to coincide with Valentine's Day.
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New DAB Switch-on in UK Adds 1.8M Potential Listeners
15.02.2013 - United Kingdom
Bletchley Park, UK - Feb 14, 2013 - The new DAB radio transmitters for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire are now on the air, meaning 1.8 million listeners in the area can receive local DAB stations for the first time.
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