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Rajar Q1 2016: commercial radio loses lead against BBC
19.05.2016 - United KingdomThe share of all radio listening by digital platform now up to 44.1%. The Rajar results show that 57% of the UK population now tunes in to digital radio every week, and 30 million adults claim to own a DAB radio, up 14% year on year.
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Sonoro CD 2 review
18.05.2016 - GermanyThe reception quality is very good, whether we used the enclosed rod or wire antenna. Radio via DAB + was of excellent quality and uninterrupted.
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Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint
18.05.2016 - AustraliaThe Sprint's position at the top of the range is reflected by standard kit that includes dual-zone climate control, satellite navigation, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming, digital radio, a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors.
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FM shutdown eyed within five years in Flanders
18.05.2016 - BelgiumThe Flanders region in Belgium is looking to do away with FM radio within the next five years, according to a report from De Standaard.
Flemish Media Minister Sven Gatz has unveiled a plan that will see the region switch to DAB+ digital radio, which he anticipates will provide more room in the spectrum for additional channels.
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Kia Sportage
18.05.2016 - United KingdomThe all-new fourth generation Sportage includes Bluetooth connectivity, DAB radio and satellite navigation. This coupled with its dynamic handling and distinctive design, made this family crossover a clear choice for the top spot.
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New roadmap for digital radio in Denmark
18.05.2016 - DenmarkA new timetable for the deployment of digital radio has been agreed in Denmark, with a full transition to DAB+ by October 2017, accompanied by a government funded national information campaign.
(Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces) Read more
Belgium pledges 5.4 million for digital radio
17.05.2016 - BelgiumThe Walloon government will release 5.4 million euros to facilitate the implementation of Digital Terrestrial Radio in Belgium. According to the website of RTBF, a decision was taken by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and will be primarily funded by the Walloon Region.
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Share Radio reports 300% increase in listeners
17.05.2016 - United KingdomNational DAB station Share Radio has reported a threefold increase in the number of digital downloads generated by the station from April 2015 to April 2016.
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Radio Cymru to trial new digital services
17.05.2016 - United KingdomWelsh language broadcaster BBC Radio Cymru is to trial a "pop-up radio station" to extend services to listeners. It will be available online, via the BBC iPlayer Radio and on digital radio in south east Wales.
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Renault Talisman Kombi
17.05.2016 - SwitzerlandDAB+ radio comes as standard in the car.
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