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Slovenia suggests switchover date
23.05.2018 - Slovenia![Slovenia Slovenia](/assets/flags/si-342cb0955a7e376361bfee9a7e3f82c5.gif)
Slovenia’s Broadcasting Council is targeting 2 February 2022 as the date for the country’s digital radio switchover. The Council proposes the 2022 date, which it said coincides with the timing of other proposed transitions within the framework of the updated legislation.
(Radio World) Read more
2018 Alpine B5 Bi-Turbo
23.05.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Standard inclusions are those iconic Alpina 20-inch alloys, Nappa leather interior, four-zone climate control, heated and ventialled electric seats, 10.25-inch iDrive infotainment system with DAB+ radio and sat nav, Harmon/Kardon sound system, heads-up display and a sunroof.
(The Motor Report) Read more
Slovenia to switch to DAB+ by February 2022
23.05.2018 - Slovenia![Slovenia Slovenia](/assets/flags/si-342cb0955a7e376361bfee9a7e3f82c5.gif)
The National Broadcasting Council of Slovenia (SRDF) has decided to switch from VHF to DAB + in Ljubljana, with the most important radio stations to stop their FM broadcasting on 22 February 2022 and distribute their programs exclusively via DAB+.
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Deployment of DAB+ in Lille on 19 June
23.05.2018 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
On 19 June, the City of Lille will receive radio broadcasting in DAB+ with a launch day in the presence of politicians, major retailers and radio stations, following Strasbourg and Lyon.
(Crooner Radio) Read more
Citroen Cactus Black
23.05.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
That's on top of the standard C4 Cactus's 7.0-inch touchscreen navigation system, rear-view camera with rear parking sensors, DAB+ digital radio, six-speaker audio system with Arkamys digital amplifier, automatic headlights and wipers, climate control, Bluetooth, USB inpit, and a bi-colour leather steering wheel with chrome inserts and controls.
(Car Advice) Read more
Joan Warner discusses DAB+ development in APAC ahead of Radio's New Wave seminar at BroadcastAsia 2018
22.05.2018 - Singapore![Singapore Singapore](/assets/flags/sg-d3b954e940203891e27506f3f494ea67.gif)
Broadcasters in the Asia Pacific have recognised that they need to move to the greener, more spectrum efficient broadcast platform of digital radio. We’re excited that countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia are looking to DAB+.
(ConnecTech Asia) Read more
Peugeot 108
22.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The 108 has also received a technology boost, with a seven-inch colour touchscreen that provides smartphone connectivity via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Mirror Screen, which enables you to use smartphone apps through the car's control system. The system also includes DAB radio, USB and auxiliary inputs and is standard on the Active model and above.
(CarBuyer) Read more
Record sales of DAB receivers in 2017
22.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The recent WorldDAB Automotive conference was the occasion to announce record sales of DAB+ receivers in the world in 2017, with 12 million receivers sold. Nearly half (5.9 million) of sales of these receivers have been in original equipment in cars. Cumulative sales of DAB / DAB+ receivers have now reached 65 million.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
Cars drive digital radio surge in Australia
21.05.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
“More than 560,000 of the new cars sold in 2017 were fitted with DAB+ radio,” said CRA chief executive officer, Joan Warner. The number of DAB+ digital radios generally in Australia continues to grow with strength, with the latest figures reflecting an increase of 24% in units in the past 12 months.
(WhaTech) Read more
Sonoro Meisterstück
21.05.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Meisterstück comes pretty fully stacked with options for playing your music. As well as the CD drive, there’s FM, DAB (and DAB+) and internet radio, two auxiliary ports to wire in external sources, a USB port, optical port and an ethernet socket.
(What Hifi) Read more