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Schwarzwaldradio and Technisat new DAB+ receiver
27.06.2017 - GermanyGerman electronics manufacturer TechniSat has released its Digitradio 215 in a "Schwarzwaldradio Edition". The special feature of the receiver is a direct dial key for Schwarzwaldradio, which broadcasts nationwide via DAB+ with the station logo also sent out to the receiver.
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Richter Audio does Digital Radio
27.06.2017 - AustraliaRichter, an award-winning Australian loudspeaker brand established in 1986, has added digital radio to its product range. Richter Audio will launch its Digital Essentials Radio range in July, followed by a Smart Audio Digital range later in the year.
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Switzerland reach 3 million DAB+ receivers sold
27.06.2017 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - SwitzerlandDigitalradio continues to be of great interest in Switzerland. Three million DAB+ devices are in circulation, the equipment of new vehicles is growing rapidly. Digital listening of radio programmes as well as the popularity of DAB+ show a positive trend.
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DAB+ car radios appeal to car manufacturers
27.06.2017 - FranceIn 2016, 4.6 million new cars were sold with DAB+ radios. Across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Denmark and Australia almost 40% of the vehicles sold in these markets in 2015 were equipped with DAB+.
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New Hyundai i30 Tourer
27.06.2017 - United KingdomThe Hyundai i30 Tourer SE 1.0 T-GDi 120PS Manual which adds 16″ alloys, Fogs and DAB with 5″ LCD screen.
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Germany should offer DAB+ as standard in cars
26.06.2017 - GermanyAt a recent DAB+ Automotive Event in Munich and held by WorldDAB, Siegfried Schneider, Chairman of the DLM told the audience that German car manufacturers should be making all cars with DAB+ as standard.
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DAB+ is increasingly mobile
24.06.2017 - - GermanyFor the car industry, DAB+ radio is becoming increasingly important was the key takeaway from WorldDAB Automotive in Munich. Prominent participants from the fields of car manufacturers, program providers and regulators discussed the increasing use of DAB+ in the car. The results of the "WorldDAB User Experience" study by DAB + Autoradios were also published at the event.
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Automotive industry engagement with DAB+
24.06.2017 - - GermanyOn 21 June 2017, the WorldDAB Automotive Event was held in Munich, Germany. Participants from automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry met to discuss the upward adoption of DAB+ in vehicles.
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Automotive industry is committed to DAB+ radio
23.06.2017 - - Germany - FranceIn Munich at WorldDAB Automobile 2017, automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the upward adoption of DAB radio In vehicles. During this event, WorldDAB presented the results of research on the user experience during the use of digital radio in cars, the first study of its kind.
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Digital radio grows in car infotainment
23.06.2017 - - GermanyAt WorldDAB Automotive 2017, in Munich on 21 June, broadcasters and equipment providers cited continued growth for digital radio in the car. Although market penetration varies sharply from country to country, most expected digital radio to play a much bigger role in coming years. Speakers at the conference stressed that digital radio should be an integral part of every car’s infotainment package because it offers better reception, more user-friendliness and improved sound quality.
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