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The Toyota Proace van is now available as a camper conversion
16.02.2018 - United KingdomFor the driver, features include satellite navigation, cruise control, air conditioning and DAB radio.
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Toyota's new proace Lerina camper van is your home away from home
16.02.2018 - United KingdomStandard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, power folding side mirrors, color TFT multi-info display, sat-nav, DAB radio.
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Hannon: DAB+ helps safeguard broadcast radio against competing platforms
16.02.2018 - United KingdomWorldDAB President Patrick Hannon asserted that DAB+ was providing a strong safeguard for broadcast radio against other competing technologies, during last week's EBU Digital Radio Week event in Geneva. Updates on the continued progress of Norway's digital switchover, plus recently released digital listening figures were also discussed.
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Swiss digital radio listening figures exceed 60 percent
16.02.2018 - SwitzerlandAccording to OFCOM, digital radio is attracting a lot of interest in Switzerland. Thanks to DAB+, the proportion of radio programs listened to in digital mode is 57% at the end of 2017. At the end of June 2017, 3.25 million DAB+ devices were in circulation.
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WorldDAB launches in-car radio guidelines
15.02.2018 - United KingdomThe guidelines are based on consumer research carried out in five different countries where drivers were asked to carry out simple tasks using different car radios. Developed by the WorldDAB Automotive Working Group, the guidelines are the result of collaboration between broadcasters and car manufacturers. The design guidelines are based on seven use-cases, informed by the research, to ensure the guidelines are based on the actual experience of consumers.
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Record DAB+ sales in Norway in 2017
15.02.2018 - NorwayTwo million DAB+ radios were sold in Norway last year, more than doubling the total sales in 2016, following from the country’s successful digital switch over. Norwegians bought 1.1 million home and portable radios, 700,000 car adaptors, along with 159,000 cars line fit with DAB+ radios. Research from Kantar Media showed that by November 2017, 85% of Norwegians owned at least one DAB+ radio at home, and that 49% of all private cars had a DAB+ radio installed.
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German motorists focused on DAB radio, according to Google
15.02.2018 - GermanyAccording to Google's latest automotive trends report, many Germans were focused on DAB+ radio, which may have been inspired by a country-wide initiative to convert all radio and television services to digital.
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Sixth win in a row for Dacia Sandero at What Car? awards
14.02.2018 - United KingdomYou can buy a Sandero for less than £6,000, but we recommend spending a little more to get mid-range Ambiance trim. This adds niceties such as air-conditioning, central locking, electric front windows, a DAB radio and Bluetooth.
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The 8 best wake-up light alarm clocks for 2018
14.02.2018 - United KingdomThere are many alarm clocks on the market, ranging from around £20 to £200. They all perform the function of waking you with light rather than startling sounds, but the more expensive have features like DAB radios and reading lights.
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Enjoy digital sound with DAB+ radio after analogue switch off
14.02.2018 - GermanyThis year, analogue cable reception ends in many federal states, and so does FM transmission in the cable network. This is the right time for all radio listeners to switch to digital radio DAB+.
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