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JBL Tuner
24.07.2018 - Poland Poland
JBL Tuner is a portable Bluetooth speaker with DAB/DAB+/FM radio with digital sound. The built-in DAB/DAB+ radio allows you to enjoy the choice of radio stations with digital sound, while the digital FM tuner provides access to traditional FM radio stations with RDS.

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UK pricing and specifications for new Sportage announced by Kia
24.07.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Depending on grade there is either a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, or satellite navigation system, or a new 'frameless' 8.0-inch system, each with DAB digital radio....

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DAB news from Germany, Slovenia and Northern Ireland
24.07.2018 - Germany Germany - Slovenia Slovenia - United Kingdom United Kingdom
German public broadcaster Bayerische Rundfunk (BR) switched on a new DAB+ multiplex transmitter in the Waldnaab (Upper Palatinate) region on 13 July. Use of digital devices continues to grow in Northern Ireland, with a 5% year-over-year increase reported, reaching 35% of all listening hours. In Slovenia, five new stations have been given licences to operate DAB+ services.

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JBL launches a portable radio, the Tuner
24.07.2018 - France France
Compatible with digital radio (DAB+) and FM radio, the Tuner also has a small LCD screen to display information about the station being listened to - via RDS compatibility in the case of FM. Ten shortcut buttons on the top of the speaker allow the recording of as many favorite stations: 5 in FM, and 5 in DAB.

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Kia Sportage 2018
24.07.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Entry-level '1' cars get 16-inch alloys, LED daytime running lgihts, all-round electric windows, air-con, DAB radio and USB connectivity.

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Kenwood DNX451RVS dual-DIN
24.07.2018 - JVCKENWOOD Corporation WorldDAB Member
The new DNX451RVS dual-DIN instrument by Kenwood is a Navitainer with an integrated DAB+ tuner including "seamless blending" between DAB and FM.

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Yamaha AVENTAGE AV receivers RX-A680 and RX-A880
24.07.2018 - Germany Germany
The two new models are not only the youngest, but also the smallest representatives of the high-class line-up and here too: entertainment without compromise! The RX-A880 and RX-A680 are equipped with the essential features for an excellent home theater experience. This of course includes a decoder for Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, as well as high-quality D / A converters, HDR support, integration into MusicCast, and DAB+ radio.

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Nissan X-Trail 2018: ST-L N-Sport
24.07.2018 - Australia Australia
Standard gear includes leather seat trim, heated front seats, a leather-lined steering wheel and gear knob, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with satellite navigation, USB input and Bluetooth, DAB+ digital radio and a six-speaker sound system.

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Belgian radio frequencies issue resolved
24.07.2018 - Belgium Belgium
This agreement between the two large communities was now also followed by a cooperation agreement between the Flemish government and the French community government, the German-speaking community government. The parliaments of the communities must now formalise this cooperation agreement with a consent decree.

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DAB+ live for 51 stations in five French provinces
24.07.2018 - France France
After the cities of Paris, Marseille, Nice and Lille, now 51 radio stations in the Hauts-de-France region covering five of the most northern provinces of France have started DAB + broadcasts. This is part of a transition strategy by the Conseil superieur de l'audiovisuel (CSA) for DAB+ to reach 70% of the French population by 2020.

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