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New Pioneer DAB radio head units
22.01.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Pioneer is making 2013 the year of in-car digital radio, adding two new DAB head units to its range. The single-DIN DEH-X8500DAB and double-DIN AVH-X3500DAB get the latest DAB+, so you’ll be prepared when the government goes ahead with the analogue-to-digital switchover.

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EBU Radio Week Hosts Digital Radio Summit and More
21.01.2013 - Switzerland Switzerland
This year's Radio Week will be held Feb. 11-15 in Geneva, and will feature the Digital Radio Summit on Feb. 13, as an opportunity for radio professionals and enthusiasts to share their knowledge and experiences related to the technology.

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Ford Fiesta ST to cost from £16995
21.01.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Base-trim ST models are fitted with 17in alloy wheels, ST-style front foglights, cloth-trimmed Recaro sports seats and a Ford DAB radio as standard.

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Swedish commercial broadcasters choose DAB+
20.01.2013 - Sveriges Radio - Sweden Sweden
The use of DAB+ is seen as the obvious choice for Swedish Radio. DAB+ is also already the chosen technology for the commercial broadcasters digital licenses which is a ongoing process.

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Philips DAB patent expiry on 18th January 2013 means lowering costs to manufacturers
18.01.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
After much anticipation today finally sees the expiry of the patents related to the DAB family of standards - generally referred to as the Philips patent pool. For manufacturers this is important news as the patents expire in some of the largest potential target markets for the DAB family of standards - France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

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Philips DAB patent expiry on 18th January 2013 means lower costs for manufacturers
18.01.2013 - WorldDAB News
After much anticipation today finally sees the expiry of the patents related to the DAB family of standards - generally referred to as the Philips patent pool. For manufacturers this is important news as the patents expire in some of the largest potential target markets for the DAB family of standards - France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

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Digital radio licences issued for Paris, Marseille, Nice
18.01.2013 - France France
French broadcast regulator CSA has delivered 106 digital radio licences for Paris, Marseille and Nice. The stations have two months to form multiplexes, the companies tasked with providing broadcasting services, and the stations will go on air in the autumn.

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TechniSat presents digital mobile radio 90elf
18.01.2013 - Germany Germany
The digital mobile radio 90elf TechniSat Edition is a portable DAB+ radio Mini pocket size with a weight of just 100 gr and dimensions of 35x48x5 mm. Thanks to a built-in battery, the device can be used for many hours without plug in it. TIt gets charged by the included USB charging cable. RRP is 79.99 EUR.

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Kenwood presents new DAB car radios
17.01.2013 - JVCKENWOOD Corporation WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
Kenwood presents a number of new models with DAB+ for Spring 2013. The KDC-DAB43U (RRP € 159) and KDC DAB4557U (RRP € 139). for installation in any DIN car radio slot

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Large Increase in Automobile DAB Noted in UK During 2012
17.01.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
More than half (51.3 percent) of the 2012 new car market was fitted with a digital radio as standard or as a cost option.

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