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Denmark: Digital radio switchover in 2019
10.10.2012 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
![Denmark Denmark](/assets/flags/dk-551ff5f3734a91169ba24cb4695a7870.gif)
The signing of a new media policy agreement by the Danish government for the period of 2012-2014 has seen a clear focus on DAB digital radio and its expansion with a proposed date for FM switchover in 2019.
European Radio backs accelerated rollout of 'Euro-Chip'
10.10.2012 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
The 'Euro-Chip' is an existing set of minimum features and functions, originally created by WorldDMB, for all new digital radio receivers. It is already in production and ensures the interoperability of all new digital radio receivers in European countries where broadcasters are using DAB, DAB+ or DMB, and/or analogue AM and FM.
Black Design Packs now a new option for 2013MY Discovery 4
10.10.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The infotainment system has been upgraded to include the latest generation DAB radio and a new digital TV tuner, whilst the navigation system now comes with premium features such as Off-Road guidance and 4x4i.
(Land Rover Owner International Magazine) Read more
New digital radios from Bush
10.10.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Bush has added four new digital radios to its range, in time to be on the shelves for Christmas. The models include: Cube (pictured): A DAB digital radio perfect for kids or teenagers. It comes in four cool colours.
(Radioinfo (subscription)) Read more
Smile Sussex crooning on the South Coast
10.10.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Smile Sussex has just started broadcasting on DAB in Sussex playing nostalgic classics such as Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. The station is a new service from the owners of Juice Brighton, which has been removed from DAB to make way for it.
(Radio Today) Read more
Le Radio now in English
10.10.2012 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
Articles included are "38 different morning shows on Chérie FM", "Rain Summit Europe in Berlin" and "TDF has launched online digital terrestrial TV at the IBC".
Denmark: Digital radio switchover in 2019
10.10.2012 - Denmark![Denmark Denmark](/assets/flags/dk-551ff5f3734a91169ba24cb4695a7870.gif)
One of the changes is that the Danish politicians have now set a date for the digitization of radio to be ready. At the end of 2019, FM broadcasts to an end. One condition is that at least half of radio listening must be digital
New Peugeot 208 GTi Limited Edition with DAB
09.10.2012 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Demand will be high for this exciting model each car will be individually numbered, visually exclusive and specified to a high standard with Satellite Navigation and Digital Radio (DAB).
(motoring.co.uk) Read more
Toyota Belgium to Use DAB for Traffic
09.10.2012 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
Toyota announced today that all of their Land Cruiser V8, Grand Prius Lounge version, Prius Solar Premium version cars sold in Belgium will receive traffic information through Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB).
(GPS Business News) Read more
CSA Releases List of New DAB Broadcasters for Paris, Marseille, Nice
09.10.2012 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
CSA Releases List of New DAB Broadcasters for Paris, Marseille, Nice Paris - Oct 2, 2012 - The CSA has finally released its selection of broadcasters for the launch of DAB in Paris, Marseille, and Nice.
(Radio magazine (press release)) Read more