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KRRiT aims to boost DAB+ in Poland
28.02.2018 - National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) WorldDAB Member - Poland![Poland Poland](/assets/flags/pl-71565849aa0e8a6f892f1f8fd203a95a.gif)
The Polish Broadcasting and Television Council (KRRiT) has proposed it would like to temporarily reduce DAB+ licence costs for private broacasters to address the lack of available FM frequencies in Polish cities. Through a public hearing, KRRiT is calling on participants to comment on its new pricing policy by March 18.
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UK community station Witney radio aims to go digital with DAB
28.02.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Oxfordshire community radio station Witney Radio has expressed an interest to trial DAB, having witnessed the success of small-scale DAB trials across the UK.
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Mazda3 gets value boost
28.02.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
The base Mazda3 Neo gets the biggest upgrade morphing into the Neo Sport, with Mazda’s MZD infotainment system, which includes a DAB+ radio.
(Motoringuru (press release) (blog)) Read more
DAB here now: should digital switchover be back on radio agenda as 50% landmark looms?
28.02.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
UK radio executives have urged caution over digital radio switchover, following the last RAJAR report showing digital listening figures had accounted for a record 49.9% of all UK radio listening in Q4 2017. The government had previously stated that 50% would be when FM would potentially be switched off in favour of DAB, as long as DAB had 90% coverage of the UK population.
(Music Week) Read more
New multiplex broadcast operator selected for extended Lille DAB allotment
27.02.2018 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The 13 radio stations selected to comprise the Lille Allotment multiplex have chosen TDF as its new operator, with broadcasting to begin this summer.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
2018 Mazda 3 specs
27.02.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The entry-level Neo Sport gets the most substantial upgrade, (finally) gaining the 7.0-inch MZD Connect infotainment system with DAB+ digital radio, a rear-view camera and two additional speakers – now six in total.
(Brinkwire (press release)) Read more
Groov-e Rio
27.02.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Groov-e Rio is a pocket DAB radio that uses your headphone cable as an antenna. It’s a lower-cost alternative to the Pure Move R3. The Groov-e Rio looks cute, but like most low-cost portable DAB radios it’s thicker than you might expect.
(TrustedReviews) Read more
Toyota updates Prius for 2018
27.02.2018 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The model line-up has been rationalised into two grades: Icon and Excel, with DAB radio included in both.
(The Car Expert) Read more
Pure Move R3
27.02.2018 - Pure - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Pure Move R3 is a portable DAB radio. Just put it in your pocket and you can enjoy a whole day’s worth of radio listening. Most DAB interfaces are simple, but Pure has gone the extra distance to make the Move R3 as painless to use as possible.
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Mazda updates standard equipment in popular Mazda3 small car
27.02.2018 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
DAB+ digital radio, a reversing camera and two extra speakers – now six in total – have been added to the Neo Sport.
(Go Auto) Read more