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Now Digital requests to extend Wales DAB
25.06.2013 - United KingdomA DAB multiplex for Cardiff and Newport could be extended to cover the Heads of the South Wales Valleys if Ofcom approves a request. The change has been sought by multiplex owner Now Digital, who also wants to change the frequency it operates on to reach an extra 100,000 households.
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Swedish Government Proposal Promotes Digital
25.06.2013 - SwedenIn Sweden, the bill “Culture and Accessibility – Public Radio and Television 2014-2019” (Prop. 2012/13:164) contains proposals for digital transition guidelines for the three public broadcasting services, Sveriges Television, Utbildningsradion and Sveriges Radio for the period of 2014 to 2019.
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Wake up to crystal clear digital sound with new Bush DAB+ radios
25.06.2013 - AustraliaBush Australia has expanded its range of digital radios with two new designs that combine retro looks with the latest in modern technology.
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Bush inspires retro revival with new Heritage DAB+ digital radio with Bluetooth
25.06.2013 - AustraliaWith clearer sound and extra stations, digital radio (DAB ) is steadily gaining popularity with music, sports and talkback radio audiences seeking wider variety and a more enjoyable listening experience.
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New Onkyo Mini Systems
25.06.2013 - GermanyOnkyo presents the new CD Mini Hi-Fi Systems CS-255 and DAB-variant CS 255DAB.
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Local radio stations in Switzerland to get a platform for the digital distribution of their programs
25.06.2013 - SwitzerlandThe Funkkonzessionärin intends by 2015 to build DAB + antennas across Switzerland. This platform will enable mainly non-commercial and popular radio stations over the Internet the ability to broadcast services via DAB+.
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Bath-based digital pilot opens the way for UK-wide switch-off
21.06.2013 - United KingdomA Bath-based pilot on converting homes to digital radio has been hailed a success ahead of a national switchover.
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DAB in mobiles by 2015?
20.06.2013 - Imagination Technologies - United KingdomDigital radio broadcast chips could be fitted into mobile phones by 2015, according to Sir Hossein Yassaie, chief executive of Imagination Technologies, speaking at this year’s Intellect Consumer Electronics Conference in London.
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FM broadcasts scrapped by 2022
20.06.2013 - SwedenFM radio broadcasts should be replaced by digital radio services by 2022, and the TV licence fee will remain for the next six years, at least. Those are some of the highlights of the public service radio and TV bill presented by the Swedish government today.
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Swedish Government Culture Bill 2014-2019 just published
19.06.2013 - SwedenSwedish Government Bill “Culture and Accessibility – Public Radio and Television 2014-2019": transition from FM broadcasts to terrestrial digital radio, through collaboration between Swedish Radio (SR) and commercial radio broadcasters, with the aim to shut down FM broadcasts in 2022.
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