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IZT presents its latest broadcast solutions at IBC
19.08.2016 - Innovationszentrum für Telekommunikationstechnik GmbH IZT WorldDAB Member - GermanyZT GmbH will take part in this year's IBC and is presenting its latest solutions for broadcast infrastructures like the DAB ContentServer and high-performance test and measurement products. Including the S1000 signal generator with expanded DVB-T/DAB support. Further show highlights include products from IZT’s families of wideband receivers.
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Local DAB minimux celebrates 12 months on-air
19.08.2016 - United KingdomIt was a year ago that the trial Portsmouth DAB multiplex started broadcasting with six services. The minimux, owned and operated by Angel Radio, now has 17 services broadcasting, with two more expected to launch soon.
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IBC Sneak Peek: WorldDAB to host Industry Insight Session
17.08.2016 - United KingdomFree for IBC attendees, the event is titled, “Looking to Radio’s Digital Future — Digital Switch Over Progress and Plans,” and will look at the progress digital radio has made across Europe and the countries planning to make the digital switchover.
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Schwarzwald Radio expands on DAB+
17.08.2016 - GermanyFrom 1st September 2016 Schwarzwald Radio will be broadcast nationwide throughout Germany on DAB+.
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Volvo V60 Cross Country review
17.08.2016 - United KingdomInfotainment features in the car include DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity.
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Norway's vision for DAB+ in tunnels
17.08.2016 - Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) WorldDAB Member - Paneda WorldDAB Member - NorwayWith the DAB+ switchover planned for 2017, the Norwegian Road Authority plans to increase coverage and the number of stations carried. All tunnels longer than 500 meters that are used by over 5,000 cars a day will need to be covered with DAB+ and will offer all available radio stations.
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Digital radio across Italy
17.08.2016 - ItalyBy 2017 90% of Italy should be covered by DAB and earlier this year South Tyrol became the first Italian region to spread DAB into tunnels as well. It is estimated that 70% of the Italian population is reached by an outdoor DAB+ signal.
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In car entertainment from DVD to digital radio
16.08.2016 - GermanyRadio in the car is one of the most important entertainment features with the 2015 DAT Report showing 84 percent of all new cars were equipped with a radio. Having a DAB+ in your car provides you with even more stations to listen to.
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DAB can offer increased security in tunnels in Norway
16.08.2016 - Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) WorldDAB Member - NorwayPublic Roads Administration operators have previously used FM signals to send important safety messages to drivers in tunnels. But only those listening to a specific FM frequency would receive the messages. One of the advantages of DAB is that emergency service messages can be heard via the DAB radio, whatever radio station the driver is listening to.
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Pioneer Navigation Multimedia system with Android Auto
15.08.2016 - NetherlandsThis first multimedia system for motor homes is equipped with a top CD/DVD drive, but also has a DAB+ receiver for perfect quality radio reception.
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