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European digital radio markets came together recently to announce support for the newly published ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) Euro standard for DAB digital radio. This standard has been agreed to as the minimum specification for DAB digital radio receivers across Europe and is supported by WorldDAB and the European Broadcasting Union, as well as broadcasters and manufacturers in Germany, the UK, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.

Audi has announced that they will be the first automotive manufacturer to adopt RadioDNS’ open and interoperable standards for their new line-fit hybrid radio platform. Launching initially in the new Audi A8 in Europe in Autumn 2017, RadioDNS functionality will be available over time in other Audi models and other regions, and in Porsche and VW cars.

European digital radio markets came together today to announce support for the newly published ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) Euro standard for DAB digital radio. This standard is supported by WorldDAB and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), as well as broadcasters and manufacturers in Germany, the UK, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.

The second wave of the four-language publicity campaign for the DAB+ radio standard has begun in Switzerland. The campaign is supported by the public radio SRG and private radio channels, as well as the manufacturer Pure and retail partners Melectronics and Eigitec.

A new European Broadcasting Union technical review paper examines the real world costs of distributing and consuming radio and concludes that broadcast technologies remain the best option: “Digital transition to DAB would indisputably lower the budget required for distribution, permitting greater investment in content production and employment."

One of the world's largest electronics fairs, IFA, shows great optimism with DAB manufacturers this year with exhibitors showing a good selection of new and niche DAB products

Standard equipment builds on the mid-range 3 trim level and includes an infotainment system with DAB radio, USB and aux-in ports, and a reversing camera.

Edge Digital has taken top spot in the Sydney market, pushing Coles Radio into 2nd place.

Carlo Perotta, Sales Manager for Aldena speaks to Radio World about what products Aldena will be showing at IBC2017 and technology trends.

NOVA Entertainment's Coles Radio again has more listeners than any other commercial DAB+ station according to the GfK DAB+ Digital Radio Report released today. Coles Radio has 181,000 listeners across four cities, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.