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2018 Lexus LX450d
28.03.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
There’s also a 12.3-inch infotainment system with satellite navigation, a nine-speaker audio system with DAB+ radio.
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New DAB+ rock station launches in Belgium
27.03.2018 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
Roxx Radio begun broadcasting in Belgium's Flanders region with test broadcasts via DAB+ and the internet on March 21.
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The end of analogue radio is approaching
27.03.2018 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
The digital radio via antenna is now well developed in most parts of Germany, with a good DAB+ radio costing around 70 to 80 euros. A little more can buy devices with internet radio reception or integrated streaming services on the market.
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Stakeholders analyse early results of FM switch-off in Norway
26.03.2018 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Regarding radio usage in Norway, three months after the national FMs were shut down, a listener survey shows the new digital stations have up to one third of all radio listening. Most radio listeners still tune into radio, and the new digital stations have shown strong growth.
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German broadcaster SWR expands digital network in Baden-Württemberg
26.03.2018 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Südwestrundfunk (SWR) will expand its DAB + network in Baden-Württemberg this year. The focus of this expansion is on the Württemberg Allgäu and parts of the Bodensee-Oberschwaben region.
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Norkring completes phase 3 DAB+ rollout in Flanders
26.03.2018 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
With the commissioning of the station in Meerhout, naval operator Norkring finalised the rollout of phase 3 of the commercial DAB+ network in Flanders last Friday, with 10 stations now operating. Later this year the number of channels will be doubled again to 20. The first channel of this expansion (phase 4) that will be started is Nieuwkerken-Waas between Antwerp and Ghent.
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Broadcaster Rock Antenne plans nationwide DAB+ distribution in Austria
25.03.2018 - Austria![Austria Austria](/assets/flags/at-67390350decbc62c0b08d941a5e8d93c.gif)
According to information from Radiowoche, Rock Antenne plans a nationwide DAB+ distribution in Austria, following their continuous expansion in the German market. Company spokesman Stefan Assfalg confirmed this: "of course, these activities are part of our strategy to further expand the Rock Antenne network in all German-speaking areas on all distribution channels".
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DTS connected radio to support RadioDNS standard
25.03.2018 - Xperi Corporation WorldDAB Member - RadioDNS WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Xperi Corporation’s subsidiary, DTS, a global leader in high-definition audio solutions, has successfully completed RadioDNS compliance testing. RadioDNS' Project Logo service utilises the RadioDNS standard in the delivery of hybrid radio content in connected broadcast radios and provides a valuable source of broadcast radio metadata from supporting broadcasters.
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DAB+ commercial radio coverage in Flanders is improved again
24.03.2018 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
Norkring has switched on the support station that is located between Turnhout and Hasselt, further growing DAB+ coverage in Flanders. In the period between April and September, the network will be further expanded to 20 support stations.
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Pure presents its new radios at Medpi 2018
23.03.2018 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
Pure will present its new range of radios to the MedPi show being held in Paris between April 4-6, including the Move R3, Move T4 and the Evoke H Prestige range.
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