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Upload Radio: now anyone can be on the radio
30.04.2017 - United KingdomA new radio station has launched in the UK which lets anyone be on the radio. Upload Radio will be broadcast in three areas: Gloucestershire, Wrexham/Chester/Liverpool, and Surrey/South London - three different versions, with three different sets of programmes.
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Upload Radio launches - now anyone can be on the radio
30.04.2017 - United KingdomA new radio station, Upload Radio, has launched in the UK which lets anyone be on the radio. All you need to do is to record your show and upload it to this radio station, and you’re on the air - once you buy a slot.
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Digital radio listening in the UK hits record high
29.04.2017 - United KingdomThe latest official figures from Rajar, show an increase of nearly half a million radio listeners in the past year. Roughly 90% of the UK population – approximately 48.7 million adults – are tuning in regularly to listen to their favourite digital broadcasts. DAB is still far and away the most popular platform for digital listening.
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Royal Assent for radio multiplex services Bill
29.04.2017 - United KingdomThe Private Members’ Small-Scale DAB Bill received Royal Assent to pass into law as an Act of Parliament this week. It will provide the means for a huge expansion of local and community stations on DAB, marking an historic day for UK radio.
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Suzuki announces details of third-generation Swift
29.04.2017 - United KingdomSuzuki has the specification for its third-generation Swift, which goes on sale in the UK from 1st June. As standard, the five-model range comes with DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity.
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Boost for local DAB as Bill receives Royal Assent
28.04.2017 - United KingdomThe Private Members’ Small-Scale DAB Bill received Royal Assent to pass into law as an Act of Parliament yesterday (27 April 2017), thereby providing the means for a huge expansion of local and community stations on DAB, marking an historic day for UK radio.
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Suzuki Swift to go on sale in June, priced from £10999
28.04.2017 - United KingdomStandard equipment for all models in the range is comprehensive and the SZ3 model with 1.2-litre Dualjet engine and manual transmission includes DAB radio with Bluetooth and four speakers.
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KommAustria publishes digitisation concept 2017
28.04.2017 - AustriaAccording to the "Digitisation Concept 2017", which will enter into force on 1 May 2017 , KommAustria is deepening its frequency planning in the establishment and expansion of digital audio broadcasting on the basis of DAB+ and is preparing the field for further calls.
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Suzuki Swift pricing information announced
27.04.2017 - United KingdomThe entry-level SZ3 model is offered as standard with aircon, a leather steering wheel, DAB radio with Bluetooth, rear privacy glass, LED daytime running lights and front electric windows.
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New 2017 Suzuki Swift: UK prices and specs revealed
27.04.2017 - United KingdomThe Swift is now five-door only and has DAB digital radio with Bluetooth connectivity as standard.
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