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Listeners in parts of Derbyshire, Shropshire and North Wales are set to benefit from the next phase of the BBC’s digital radio network expansion plan. The BBC is hoping to extend coverage of its national radio stations on DAB from 93% to 97% of the UK population by the end of 2015.

Radios have become much more than just simple FM stereo systems limited to just one function. Now they come with DAB or DAB capabilities. The Hepburn offers much more in the way of functionality. Alongside the standard FM radio, the Hepburn offers 30 pre-set DAB/DAB+ stations,

The point of the seminar was to disseminate the latest news about digital radio throughout Switzerland. Among the topics discussed was the possible ending date for FM radio there, which was given as 2024; various aspects of FM to DAB+ migration, including matters of legislation; technical conditions and marketing.

The One’s playback capabilities also include a built-in DAB+/FM tuner, giving you access to all of your favourite radio stations. On top of this the One also has a high quality built-in amplifier: Just add speakers for a complete hi-fi system!

The latest Q1 2014 listening data of Britain, from RAJAR confirms that the long term drive to digital listening continues, particularly in London, with over 6.4 million listeners, or 55% of Londoners, listening to radio on digital radio platforms each week.

Radio’s share of ear time is almost eight times that of music streaming services according to the industry’s first AudienceScope study which looks at listener behaviour.

FBi Radio has announced the launch of a new digital station Fbi Click, set to air on Wednesday 21st June and devoted completely to electronic music. It’s the biggest project undertaken by the station since launching in 2003 and aims to showcase the best in new dance and electronic music from both Sydney and Australia as a whole.

Digital radio broadcasting has become an important topic in at least four Asian countries. In Hong Kong, DAB+ has been on-air for some time, with 15 stations already available; in Malaysia, trials have started; and in Thailand and Indonesia, tests of the technology are slated for this year.

Following an intensive debate the administrative board of Bayerischer Rundfunk has expressly approved of the planned move of stations from analogue to digital.

55% of new cars now come with digital radio as standard in April 2014, according to CAP/SMMT, up from 37.2% in April 2013. New April car data shows that vehicle manufacturers like Vauxhall and Mercedes have made significant increases to 60% of their range with digital radio as standard, while the German brands BMW (100%), VW (89%) and Audi (88%) have almost 100% across the range. Ford now fits 77% of new models with digital radio as standard. Most car dealers and leading car radio retailers can convert existing cars to digital radio.