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Hits Radio added to London DAB radio multiplex
24.05.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hits Radio, the new near-national service from Bauer Media in Manchester, has launched in London with test DAB transmissions. Hits Radio will replace Key 103 in Manchester on 4 June.

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SIRTI proposes future for digital radio in France
24.05.2018 - France France
Among the 21 measures proposed, several are rather innovative, such as guaranteed access to the airwaves, the only way to ensure real data protection, including the launch of a tax credit to support the deployment of DAB+.

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French radio association SIRTI proposes financial incentive to deploy DAB+
24.05.2018 - France France
A 40-page document will be presented to parliament at the end of May which proposes 21 measures to protect the future of radio, including a tax credit to support the deployment of DAB+ digital radio, as was the case for digital terrestrial TV, and the inclusion of a DAB+ chip in all mobile phone handsets.

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UK digital radio success due to government and broadcaster support and action
24.05.2018 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Digital Radio UK CEO Ford Ennals has cited the support and affirmative action from government and broadcasters as the reason for digital listening figures exceeding 50% for the first time, following last week's RAJAR study.

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2019 Ford Ranger
24.05.2018 - Australia Australia
Stepping up to the XLS Series brings front parking sensors, 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog-lights, carpeted floors and front floor mats. New to the XLS is the option of the Sync 3 Pack, which adds an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen with satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio.

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RadioNovelli 4G Radio
23.05.2018 - India India
The new radio with a retro look is a 4G Android device, and can play FM, AM, DAB and internet radio.

(The Hindu Business Line) Read more

FM radio looks set to die out as digital listening keeps rising
23.05.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
New figures reveal that, for the first time, more people are tuning into DAB and listening online than sitting in front of the wireless. The radio industry milestone saw digital listening reaching a new record share of 50.9 per cent, up from 47.2 per cent just one year ago.

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Slovenia suggests switchover date
23.05.2018 - Slovenia Slovenia
Slovenia’s Broadcasting Council is targeting 2 February 2022 as the date for the country’s digital radio switchover. The Council proposes the 2022 date, which it said coincides with the timing of other proposed transitions within the framework of the updated legislation.

(Radio World) Read more

2018 Alpine B5 Bi-Turbo
23.05.2018 - Australia Australia
Standard inclusions are those iconic Alpina 20-inch alloys, Nappa leather interior, four-zone climate control, heated and ventialled electric seats, 10.25-inch iDrive infotainment system with DAB+ radio and sat nav, Harmon/Kardon sound system, heads-up display and a sunroof.

(The Motor Report) Read more

Slovenia to switch to DAB+ by February 2022
23.05.2018 - Slovenia Slovenia
The National Broadcasting Council of Slovenia (SRDF) has decided to switch from VHF to DAB + in Ljubljana, with the most important radio stations to stop their FM broadcasting on 22 February 2022 and distribute their programs exclusively via DAB+.

(InfoSat) Read more