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Volkswagen introduces standard DAB radio from Polo to Phaeton
16.05.2012 - United Kingdom
Volkswagen is tuning in to customer demand and fitting DAB radios as standard on all models from the Polo to the Phaeton, giving buyers not only a wider choice of radio stations but also a higher quality of sound. The change means all 2013 model-year ...
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Volkswagen UK: Standard DAB Radio from Polo to Phaeton
16.05.2012 - United Kingdom
VW's British arm today announced that it is introducing DAB radio as a standard feature from the Polo to the Phaeton (no, the Up isn't mentioned) in an effort to meet customer demand for this. Of course, all VW audio systems will still be able to pick ...
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DAB radio for all new 'Dubs
16.05.2012 - United Kingdom
That's because every new VW, well from the Polo to the Phaeton at least, will come equipped with a DAB radio as standard. However, they will still pick up the analogue signal, just right for those that like a little crackle with their pop.
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Volkswagen to fit DAB radios as standard
16.05.2012 - United Kingdom
The change means all 2013 model-year Volkswagens will be ready for the UK's switch to digital radio. Digital radio (DAB) not only offers listeners clear, crackle-free sound, but it also gives them a bigger choice of radio stations than is available ...
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Petition launched to get Amazing Radio back on DAB
16.05.2012 - United Kingdom
Amazing Radio, the independent music radio station that has broadcast online and on the DAB digital radio network since 2009, has ended its DAB broadcasts because of contractual difficulties between it and the operators of the Digital One network.
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Volkswagen UK Adds Standard Digital Radios Across the Range
16.05.2012 - United Kingdom
Volkswagen is preparing for UK's switch to digital radio by fitting DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radios as standard on all 2013-model year cars from the Polo to the Phaeton. As one would expect, all of the brand's new DAB audio systems will still ...
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UK: VW to fit DAB as standard
16.05.2012 - United Kingdom
Volkswagen has announced that it is fitting DAB radios as standard on all models in the UK, starting with the 2013 model year. All the UK's national radio stations and certain local services are geari... This article is available only to members of ...
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Australian Radio Body Publishes Online Case Studie
16.05.2012 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia
Ms Warner said the industry would add to the website regularly building up a comprehensive bank of Australian case studies to highlight the influence and impact of radio alone and in partnership with digital and other media.
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6 Music wins best station at Sony's
16.05.2012 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
BBC Radio 6 Music has become the first digital station to win the Sony Awards UK station of the year in a dramatic turnaround for the once-threatened service.
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BBC 6 Music wins prestigious Sony radio gong
16.05.2012 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
By Mark Fordham Digital radio station BBC 6 Music has been named UK station of the year at the Sony Radio Academy Awards - commonly dubbed the Oscars of radio. This prestigious award comes just two years after the ailing station was saved from closure ...
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