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The Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel now comes with DAB as standard.

Glide FM has been replaced by JACKfm 2 in Oxford, which launched at 10am today using the new strapline “Playing what YOU want”. It’s the opposite of JACKfm which plays “what we want” and is available on FM, DAB and online.

Ofcom recently published a paper detailing a study of an experimental DAB multiplex in central Brighton that uses lower-cost technologies. Conducted between Sept. 14, 2012 and Jan. 27, 2013, the privately funded study explored the potential benefits of low cost DAB for smaller areas by looking at the viability of using a wireless transmitter, which was operated under a Non-Operational Test and Development license, to generate a Eureka 147 DAB compliant signal. Additionally, the study analyzed and compared the methods to other multiplexes.

The Naim Audio UnitiQute allows you to listen to the radio through the built-in DAB/DAB and FM tuners or access internet radio stations.

The Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport launched in the UK will come with DAB as standard.

While the Federal Government eventually made good on the $1.4 million in funding that community radio needed to ensure the survival of 37 community broadcasters on the digital spectrum, it very nearly signed the death warrant on the community radio sector. It’s a situation that the Australian Greens Party want to ensure never happens again should they be brought into power, today announcing a $27 million pledge to community TV and radio broadcasters.

The VW Beetle Cabriolet 1.4 TSI 50s Edition now comes with DAB as standard.

The Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC now comes with DAB as standard.

The Kuga Titanium X Sport features sports styling such as body coloured bumpers and wheel arches, a rear spoiler, front silver skid plate, 19-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, high gloss rear diffuser and gloss black bumper detailing. Inside sat-nav, Sony DAB radio, Active Park Assist and a rear-view camera have been fitted as standard.

Southern Cross Austereo is launching its first ever digital-only radio station by extending its Triple M brand to Perth. SCA’s Director of Digital and Innovation is Clive Dickens, former COO of Absolute Radio in the UK which launched a number of digital-only stations under his control.