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DAB+ is becoming increasingly important for the automotive industry
21.06.2017 -
- Germany 
For the car industry, digital radio DAB+ is becoming increasingly important. This is the result of the WorldDAB Automotive Event 2017 on 21 June 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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Hessian radio expands its DAB + transmitter network
21.06.2017 - Germany
Hessian radio (hr) is expanding its DAB+ transmitter network to another powerful transmitter. As of Tuesday, June 27th, all six-hr radio programs (hr1, hr2-culture, hr3, hr4, hr-iNFO and YOU FM) will also be broadcasted by the broadcasting station Biedenkopf in digital reception.
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NRK switches off FM in Southern and Western Norway
21.06.2017 - Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) WorldDAB Member - Norway
On June 21 NRK switched off FM in Aust-Agder, Vest-Agder, Rogaland, Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane. So far, the experience the process has gone according to plan, but that there is still a need for information and guidance to the public, especially related to coverage and reception in the car.
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WorldDAB Automotive 2017: The automotive industry continues to focus on DAB+ radio in eight key European markets and Australia
21.06.2017 - Germany
At this year's WorldDAB Automotive in Munich, automakers, regulators and the broadcasting industry came together to discuss the growing adoption of DAB radio in the car, it become clear that the adoption of the radio DAB in cars continues to grow in eight key European markets and Australia.
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Roberts Ortus 2 and Sony XDR-S41D DAB radio
21.06.2017 - United Kingdom
We’ve taken a first look at the Ortus 2 alarm clock, which is part of a new range of high-end alarm-clock radios from Roberts and tested the new Sony XDR-S41D portable radio in our lab, including its usability, features and sound quality. So would we recommend either of these models?
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UK plans for localised DAB development
21.06.2017 - United Kingdom
Plans to add more localised DAB multiplexes across the United Kingdom are moving forward quickly. A new “third tier” of DAB services is now expected to start rolling out across the country from next year.
(Radio World) Read more
New research explores consumer experience of in-car digital radio
21.06.2017 -
- Germany
- United Kingdom
New research, announced today at the WorldDAB Automotive Event, has explored the in-car user experience of digital radio. Carried out in, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Belgium, the research asked 40 consumers about their experience of in-car digital radio.
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sonoroHIFI review
21.06.2017 - Germany
The sonoroHIFI has DAB+/DAB, as well as FM radio and CD player.
(likehifi.de) Read more
More DAB+ deployments planned in Austria
21.06.2017 - Austria
In Austria, it has been announced that two companies have reported their interest in the development of DAB+ networks across the country by the deadline set down by the Austrian media authority. ORS has applied to develop a national network that will provide 11 different programs, and RTG Radio technikum GmbH will develop a regional network centered in Vienna.
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Automotive industry embraces DAB+ radio
21.06.2017 - Germany
Today in Munich at the 2017 WorldDAB Automotive event, speakers from automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the growing adoption of DAB radio in the car.
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