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Successful uptake of DAB in Norway
21.04.2016 - Norway Norway
Six out of ten radio listeners in Norway now say that they listen to digital radio and two out of three households have DAB radio, according to latest research (Digitaradioundersøkelsen).

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Ten new DAB+ channels for Aarau region
21.04.2016 - Switzerland Switzerland
Five of the ten new radio stations will have a focus on specific musical styles such as jazz or pop, while the other five stations are DAB broadcasts of existing FM stations.

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Range Rover Evoque gets next-generation tech
20.04.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The updated model comes with Bluetooth, DAB radio and satellite navigation. It also features the updated InControl Touch Pro infotainment system.

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ARD relies on rapid expansion of digital radio via DAB+
20.04.2016 - Germany Germany
Directors of ARD have reaffirmed their strategic positioning for radio distribution via DAB+ at their meeting at Rundfunk Berlin Brandenburg (RBB) in Potsdam.

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Liverpool stations gather for DAB radio event
20.04.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
A retune event in Liverpool brought representatives from Bauer, Global and the BBC together to celebrate the addition of two new DAB transmitters.

(Radio Today) Read more


Swiss Federal Council adopts "Digital Switzerland" strategy
20.04.2016 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
The Strategy Action Plan includes support for digitisation of radio broadcasting in the implementation of the radio sector’s DigiMig (digital migration) agreement.

(Swiss Confederation) Read more


Indonesia switches on DAB+
20.04.2016 - Indonesia Indonesia
Radio Republik Indonesia, the public service broadcaster, has turned on DAB+ in Indonesia. This is a permanent DAB+ service, making Indonesia one of the largest DAB+ markets in the world. DAB+ broadcasts will cover an initial three cities, including the capital Jakarta.

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Fiat 124 Spider launches in Poland
20.04.2016 - Poland Poland
The car comes with DAB radio with a 7-inch screen, 2 speakers in the headrest of the driver's seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, manual climate control, central locking, cruise control and power steering as standard.

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Liverpool stations to change DAB frequency
19.04.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Liverpool multiplex is changing frequency block from 11B to 10C, the change is to allow extra transmitters to be turned on without interfering with other multiplexes in the area. The two new Liverpool transmitters will expand DAB coverage from 82% to 98% of households in the area.

(Radio Today) Read more


10 best digital radios
19.04.2016 - Pure - Sony Corporation WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Round up of some of the best DAB radios on the market, including models from Pure, Revo, Roberts, Ruark and Sony.

(The Independent) Read more