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Basel receives 10 new DAB+ stations
19.08.2016 - Switzerland Switzerland
The city and region of Basel, has welcomed 10 new DAB+ radio stations. Including Radio X, Open broadcast, Spoon, channel K Radio 3FACH, World Radio Switzerland, Raven, Radio industry, Traxx FM and toxic.fm.

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More than 3 million DAB+ devices sold in Germany
19.08.2016 - Germany Germany
About 3.1 million digital radios have been sold since the launch of DAB+ in Gemany 5 years ago. It is estimated that more than 1 million digital radios will be sold in 2016 alone.

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IZT presents its latest broadcast solutions at IBC
19.08.2016 - Innovationszentrum für Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
ZT GmbH will take part in this year's IBC and is presenting its latest solutions for broadcast infrastructures like the DAB ContentServer and high-performance test and measurement products. Including the S1000 signal generator with expanded DVB-T/DAB support. Further show highlights include products from IZT’s families of wideband receivers.

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Local DAB minimux celebrates 12 months on-air
19.08.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was a year ago that the trial Portsmouth DAB multiplex started broadcasting with six services. The minimux, owned and operated by Angel Radio, now has 17 services broadcasting, with two more expected to launch soon.

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IBC Sneak Peek: WorldDAB to host Industry Insight Session
17.08.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Free for IBC attendees, the event is titled, “Looking to Radio’s Digital Future — Digital Switch Over Progress and Plans,” and will look at the progress digital radio has made across Europe and the countries planning to make the digital switchover.

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Schwarzwald Radio expands on DAB+
17.08.2016 - Germany Germany
From 1st September 2016 Schwarzwald Radio will be broadcast nationwide throughout Germany on DAB+.

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Volvo V60 Cross Country review
17.08.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Infotainment features in the car include DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

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Norway's vision for DAB+ in tunnels
17.08.2016 - Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) WorldDAB Member - Paneda WorldDAB Member - Norway Norway
With the DAB+ switchover planned for 2017, the Norwegian Road Authority plans to increase coverage and the number of stations carried. All tunnels longer than 500 meters that are used by over 5,000 cars a day will need to be covered with DAB+ and will offer all available radio stations.

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Digital radio across Italy
17.08.2016 - Italy Italy
By 2017 90% of Italy should be covered by DAB and earlier this year South Tyrol became the first Italian region to spread DAB into tunnels as well. It is estimated that 70% of the Italian population is reached by an outdoor DAB+ signal.

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In car entertainment from DVD to digital radio
16.08.2016 - Germany Germany
Radio in the car is one of the most important entertainment features with the 2015 DAT Report showing 84 percent of all new cars were equipped with a radio. Having a DAB+ in your car provides you with even more stations to listen to.

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