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2018 Lexus IS300
12.06.2018 - Toyota WorldDAB Member - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
The infotainment system can’t match the best available or segment leaders, but standard equipment is appreciable: a new 10.3-inch colour touchscreen with satellite navigation headlines the cabin inclusions along with DAB+.
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Sony DAB+ radios on market ahead of Lille launch
12.06.2018 - Sony Corporation WorldDAB Member - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
Featuring the XDR-S41D, XDR-S61D, XDR-V20D and XDR-V1BTD.
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DAB+ the focus of SRG industry forum
11.06.2018 - SRG SSR WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
This year's SRG industry forum was all about DAB+ - with two questions firmly at hand: when will FM switch off, and what preparations have been made? Marco Derighetti of SRG and Philippe Zahno of the working group "Digital Migration" state the time is ripe for switchover.
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Switzerland and Italy move forward with digital plans
11.06.2018 - RAI - Radiotelevisione Italiana WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
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Switzerland’s Federal Roads Office has announced that that radio systems in the motorway tunnels for the DAB+ digital radio reception will be expanded throughout Switzerland. In Rome, RAI Radio has announced the startup of two new DAB+ radio programmes in June, with RAI director Roberto Sergio reiterating the network's commitment to DAB+.
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Digital listening on the rise in the Netherlands
11.06.2018 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Digital radio listening is expected to grow to 70% by 2023 in the Netherlands, according to findings by Digital Radio NL. In 2019, the government will auction a frequency channel so that around 9 to 15 additional DAB + stations can be broadcast nationwide throughout the Netherlands. The announcement comes as the Netherlands celebrates "The Week of Digital Radio" this week.
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5th edition Week of Digital Radio started
11.06.2018 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
The Week of Digital Radio has started again. Up to and including Friday, the Week of Digital Radio will ensure a higher focus on DAB+ by many public and commercial radio stations in the Netherlands.
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digitalradiogeraete.de: New website offers an overview of DAB+ radios
11.06.2018 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
A new website has been launched with comprehensive details on DAB+ radios available on the market.
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"Week of Digital Radio" puts DAB+ in the spotlight
11.06.2018 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
From Monday 11 June till Friday 15 June, DAB+ will be in the spotlight at various radio stations during the 'Week of Digital Radio'. The week is an initiative of Digital Radio NL, the joint venture of public and commercial radio stations, for the promotion of digital radio over the air in the Netherlands.
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Attend the launch of DAB+ in Lille on 19 June
11.06.2018 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
50 radio stations in France will begin broadcasting in DAB+ on 19 June, and will be marked by a launch event in Lille. The event will also mark the implementation of a new calendar that will schedule DAB+ services to launch Lyon, Strasbourg, Rouen, Le Havre, Nantes, Bordeaux, and Toulouse.
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New website provides overview of DAB+ radios on the market
11.06.2018 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
With the launch of digitalradiogeraete.de, a new website is available which presents a comprehensive overview of available DAB+ radios. Under "All DAB+ Radios" users can use the filters to select digital radios by category, equipment and manufacturer. The initiator of the website is Sylke Will. The PR manager has been promoting the new DAB+ reception standard since 2011.
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