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Austrian digital radio event to focus on the growth of DAB+
17.03.2017 - AustriaA one day event hosted jointly by Digital Radio Austria and the Association of Commercial Radios (VÖP) is being held in Vienna, Austria on 28 March 2017 for potential multiplex operators to present their concepts on DAB+ digital radio to interested radio broadcasters. There is currently an open tender for applicants to manage one nationwide DAB+ multiplex and if required additional regional/local DAB+ multiplexes which will close on 12 June 2017.
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Digital radio to be launched in Thailand in 2018
17.03.2017 - National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand WorldDAB Member - ThailandNBTC plans to launch digital radio in 2018 and states that guidelines should be finalised before the start of a nationwide trial. DAB+ licenses are to be gradually sold nationwide, regionally and then locally. The first trial DAB+ broadcasts began in Bangkok in March 2013.
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DTS will show connected radio at RadioDays Europe
17.03.2017 - NetherlandsDTS will showcase its hybrid radio solution, Connected Radio, at RadioDays Europe. Jeff Jury, General Manager, Radio and Automotive at DTS said "The DTS Connected Radio solution provides a global ecosystem for broadcasters and receiver manufacturers, leveraging metadata from a wide range of sources to deliver a uniform in-vehicle broadcast experience".
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UK's first DAB+ only multiplex lands in Brighton
17.03.2017 - United KingdomThe United Kingdom now has its first multiplex to convert all of its services to the DAB+ broadcast standard. Juice 107.2 serving the Brighton and Hove area has made the switch from DAB to DAB+. Listeners in Brighton now have a choice of 12 DAB+ stations. The Brighton and Hove small-scale DAB multiplex was one of the first piloted back in 2012 and 2013, and is one of 10 locations.
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Broadcasting Commission takes note of the DAB+ action plan
17.03.2017 - GermanyThe Radio Commission of the Länder took note of the "Action Plan for the Transformation of Radio Broadcasting in the Digital Age" at its meeting on 15 March. Last month, the action plan was also approved by BMVI's Digital Radio Board.
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro: new specs
16.03.2017 - Mitsubishi Electric Automotive Europe BV WorldDAB Member - United KingdomMitsubishi Motors has announced a series of revisions to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro. The enhanced specification includes DAB radio and Smartphone Link Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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DTS to showcase connected radio at RadioDays Europe
16.03.2017 - NetherlandsDTS will showcase its hybrid radio solution, Connected Radio, at RadioDays Europe. Jeff Jury, general manager, radio and automotive at DTS said "The DTS Connected Radio solution provides a global ecosystem for broadcasters and receiver manufacturers, leveraging metadata from a wide range of sources to deliver a uniform in-vehicle broadcast experience. We have worked closely with broadcasters and technology partners to deliver the first hybrid radio platform with rich, dynamic services on a global basis. Our solution puts broadcasters firmly in control of their listeners' hybrid radio experience."
(Broadway World) Read more
Audi A5 and RS5: Prices, specs and release dates
15.03.2017 - United KingdomThe driving environment is equally as impressive, thanks to 8.3ins touchscreen with built-in DAB radio and two USB inputs, Autocar continues, adding that the S5 Sportback also offers an array of standard "comfort and safety" features, so there's no need to "plunder the options list".
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Successful digital radio event
15.03.2017 - CzechiaRTI and Czech Radio Pilsen held a successful 'Day of Digital Radio' event on 9th March to highlight the benefits of digital radio. During the event a range of DAB+ radios were on show so participants could see the wide range of radios available on the market for their car and home.
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Technical innovations with small-scale DAB in Rhineland-Palatinate
15.03.2017 - GermanyThe Landeszentrale für Medien und Kommunikation (LMK), Rhineland-Palatinate, has presented an innovative project aimed at facilitating entry into the digital world, especially for local radio and broadcasting media. The LMK has been working in cooperation with the University of Kaiserslautern and the TU Kaiserslautern exploring the suitability of the small-scale DAB transmitter concept for local radio.
(Radioszene) Read more