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Vauxhall van drivers offered DAB Radio
23.01.2013 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Vauxhall van drivers can now tune in to the latest audio entertainment, with Vauxhall's excellent value DAB upgrades, available for Astravan, Corsavan, New Combo, Vivaro and Movano.
Philips combines 50s and DAB +
22.01.2013 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Philips "Philetta" the design has undergone from the 50s of a contemporary reinterpretation with FM and DAB+ integrated. The original radio is a tribute to the iconic elements of the legendary Philips radios of 1955, also known as Philetta "254". The unit is available with or without a dock for iPod/iPhone.
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ROBERTS introduces Sound 100/200
22.01.2013 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The British manufacturer ROBERTS has launched two new sound systems on the market. The 200 and the Sound Sound 100 are stationary sound systems with iPod dock, DAB/FM RDS radio and CD player. The ROBERTS 200 sound dominates additional recording and playback through USB and SD card.
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ŠKODA Octavia Elegance with DAB + in series
22.01.2013 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
The new ŠKODA Octavia is available in Germany since mid-January. The Elegance model includes as standard the bolero music system, which also features a DAB+ tuner.
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Digital Radio Summit returns to Geneva
22.01.2013 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Topics include the Future of AM, the Radio App landscape and the Analogue switch-off in Norway.
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New Pioneer DAB radio head units
22.01.2013 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
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 Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
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 United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
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 Sweden](/assets/flags/se-d61ffaa3c414cecc50f451920f7466b2.gif)
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.
Philips DAB patent expiry on 18th January 2013 means lowering costs to manufacturers
18.01.2013 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
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.