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The BBC has announced it is to shut down the AM frequencies of its local services... Yes, a small number of people will have to retune or invest in a bright new DAB radio...However, the beauty of DAB is that extra transmitters on the same frequency can boost signals where they are really needed.

The Czech brand has confirmed that it will be offering its previously mentioned diesel-powered Koidaq 140TDI in Australia, which will be priced from $48,990 before on-road costs. The 140TDI gets a new 9.2-inch touchscreen with DAB digital radio.

The petrol and diesel models in the 2018 Kodiaq range will see some tech enhancements as part of the new model-year range, including the standard fitment of the previously-optional 9.2-inch media system with satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.

Richter is a well-known loudspeaker brand in Australia, and it's moved into the Australian DAB+ market with a couple of new receivers. Using the Frontier Silicon Verona 2 module, the radio behaves as you'd expect.

Digital radio has in some ways been superseded by streaming options, including internet radio, but zero data costs and bandwidth concerns remain distinct advantages.

The first half of 2017 has experienced rapid growth in sales of DAB + receivers throughout Europe, driven by Norway's transition from FM to this new digital terrestrial radio technology and the development of digital radio markets across the continent .

In partnership with McDonalds and radio manufacturers Dual, Kult Radio are hosting a competition where listeners can win one of 100 radios worth a total of 4600 euros. The competition will run from 21 August until 3 September.

Today it is one month until NRK stops sending on FM in Oslo, Akershus, Østfold and Vestfold. "FM broadcasts from NRK will expire on September 20." says Ole Jørgen Torvmark, general manager of Digital Radio Norway, representing national radio.

As FM is switched off, drivers are looking at solutions for their cars. "There are many possibilities for you to retrofit DAB. Someone choose a new radio or fully integrated solution. " says Geir Johansen at the car dealership Your Car Service at Borgenhaugen.

The first half of 2017 has seen rapid growth in sales of DAB+ receivers across Europe – driven by Norway’s switchover from FM to DAB+ and the development of digital radio markets across the continent. The latest GfK research, covering nine European markets, shows a 30% increase in sales volumes for the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period last year.