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The magic antenna
09.11.2012 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
It’s a product that will probably revolutionise
listening behaviour. Made in Italy, this antenna
has the particular feature of making digital
terrestrial radio (DAB, DAB+, T-DMB) compatible
with all car radios in vehicles already
equipped with an analogue radio. Furthermore,
this magic antenna improves the sensitivity
of FM and AM.
(The Radio Letter) Read more
UK Announces Plans for Digital Transition
09.11.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Digital radio continues to go from strength to strength and the decision on whether we are to switch to an all-digital future will be made next year. We are already looking at the logistics of how and when a full switchover would be possible,” said Broadcast Minister Ed Vaizey at the Drive 2 Digital conference held by Digital Radio UK at BBC’s new Broadcasting House.
(Radio World) Read more
Industry heads to Salford for #radfest12
09.11.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Uk Radioplayer say they will be showing off a new prototype hybrid radio set at the Festival too – which allows listeners to pick a station regardless of platform, with the set choosing the strongest signal from FM, DAB or Internet radio.
(Radio Today) Read more
egoFM in Baden-Württemberg on the air
08.11.2012 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
egoFM will be available on DAB + to about 60 percent of households in the southwest. The program is produced by RADIO NEXT GENERATION in Munich.
(www.bayerndigitalradio.de) Read more
Transmitter Manufacturers Explore TV
07.11.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
“We are especially beginning to see opportunities internationally for DAB — one early project being in Norway, where they are shutting off FM signals and converting to DAB radio nationwide."
(Radio World) Read more
UK Government Announces Digital Radio Switchover Planned for 2013
07.11.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
At the Drive 2 Digital conference held by Digital Radio UK at the BBC's new broadcasting house, Broadcast Minister Ed Vaizey announced the countdown to radio switchover now had inevitable momentum and that government would announce a decision on radio switchover in 2013.
(Radio magazine (press release)) Read more
Aves Digital launches a new range of DAB+ radios
07.11.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The debut products from innovative new technology brand Aves Digital is a series of classically designed digital DAB+ radios designed to appeal to lovers of good sound quality at a reasonable price.
(CisionWire (press release)) Read more
Volkswagen Group UK approves Pure in-car digital radio
06.11.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Pure Highway 300Di in-car digital radio adapter has been approved for installation into vehicles sold through Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Skoda and Seat franchised dealerships in the UK.
(Fleet News Online) Read more
Radio industry plans 'spread D Love for digital' ads
06.11.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The radio industry is to launch a new wave of ads to support digital radio starring a Barry White-style soul figure called D Love who will encourage listeners to "spread the love" for digital radio.
(Radio Republic) Read more
The technology drivers dream of? Automatic parking and vehicles they can talk to (and more choice on the radio)
06.11.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Although 15 per cent of British drivers already have digital radios in their car, 41 per cent say DAB radios are the next big thing for in-car technology.
(Daily Mail ) Read more