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TechniSat showcasing new DAB+ receivers at IFA Berlin 2014
28.08.2014 - Germany Germany
TechniSat will be displaying a host of new DAB+ radio receivers, including the portable DigiRadio 250 during IFA 2014.

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Fleur Pellerin appointed as French government’s new Minister for Culture and Communication
27.08.2014 - France France
SIRTI (Syndicat Interprofessionnel des Radios et Télévisions Indépendantes) calls for the new minister to be bold and courageous in confronting the conservative attitude which is slowing down the growth of digital radio in France. “It is urgent that the new minister supports the deployment of digital radio in France to ensure its success”.

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Only Switzerland is heading for FM switch-off
27.08.2014 - Germany Germany
According to mediareports, without a fixed FM switch off date in Germany, an effective rollout of DAB+ cannot be achieved. These are the findings of the latest mediareport from Prognos.

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Small, strong, black – Sangean WFR-27C
27.08.2014 - Germany Germany
The Sangean extends its range of hybrid portable sets. The model combines FM (with RDS), DAB+ digital radio and internet radio. A colour display and smartphone app ensure the display of additional visual information. The WFR-27C with a black finish will be available in trade from late September.

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Invitation to presentation of DAB+ field test study - 'How well the digital radio network is really' at IFA 2014
27.08.2014 - Germany Germany
A presentation of the study into DAB+ and the German network will be presented during IFA on Monday September 8th. The study will be presented by Radio Deutschland Director Doctor Willi Steul, editor of Connect Magazine, Dirk Waasen and Uwe Ludwig, Sales Radio. See press release (German) for full details.

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Sumatronic launches compliant DAB repeater
26.08.2014 - Switzerland Switzerland
Sumatronic has launched the first Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) repeater to comply with regulations set out by Swiss telecoms watchdog Bakom. The software engineering company is aiming the product chiefly at retailers with poor DAB radio reception because their premises have metal shutters, or are in a basement or large complex. The equipment includes a roof mast and reception antenna in the shop.

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Sangean offroader with digital radio
26.08.2014 - Germany Germany
Whether construction site or a garden party, the powerful sound of the Sangean U-4 DAB + BT always prevails. But this powerhouse offers more than just FM reception: With Digital Radio DAB+ more noise-free radio programs are available.

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Silicon Labs Rocks Car Radio Market with Highest Performance Global Receiver
26.08.2014 - United States United States
Silicon Labs (SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, introduced the industry's most advanced automotive tuner IC family designed to deliver best-in-class AM/FM and HD Radio/DAB/DMB digital radio performance.

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Sentech to run pilot of digital radio
26.08.2014 - South Africa South Africa
The state-owned broadcasting signal distributor Sentech will test digital radio technologies from October, a move that will open the airwaves to more radio stations and improved audio quality.

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First Emergency Warning Functionality test broadcast in Bavaria
25.08.2014 - Germany Germany
As part of the ‘EWF Projekt Bayern’ (Emergency Warning Functionality) a trial will be run on digital radio in Channel 12D, on Tuesday August 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This trial is aimed at improving the functionality of the EWF system.

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