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The Brits are switching off AM - should we panic?
11.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
DAB is almost exactly the same as AM and FM - it’s broadcast radio, received on a little box with an antenna. You don’t need a mobile phone, a data plan, or a SIM card. It’s just broadcast radio - radio as you know it. So losing the 1485 AM transmitter for BBC Radio Humberside is not, quite, the seismic shift that the doom-mongers would want you to get all concerned about. The station is still available on a number of other platforms.

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Bauer Media Denmark orders more DAB multiplexer systems from Paneda
11.01.2018 - Paneda WorldDAB Member - Denmark Denmark
The system has been installed in the existing datacenter and contains both multiplexers and encoders. The system will be used for the Bauer Media expansion of DAB in Denmark, and in particular for its regional broadcasting. Capacity in the multiplexers will be offered also for local radio stations.

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Clear change in listening pattern on radio after introduction of digital radio
10.01.2018 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway Norway
From December 2016 to December 2017, the "traditional" channels have fallen in daily listening from 60.2 to 42.1%, while NRK, P4 and Bauer Media niche channels have increased daily listening share from 26.4 to 36%. The difference has never been smaller between the two groups of radio stations.

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Kia adds X-Line trim to Picanto range
10.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Inside you will find a 'floating' seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, Bluetooth and DAB radio...

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Department of Culture, Media and Sport looks to help local radio move to digital
10.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The UK Government is looking to help local radio stations across the UK still broadcasting on analogue FM and AM frequencies to move into the digital age. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a consultation...

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Telechips, to show off new cockpit solution with DAB+
10.01.2018 - South Korea South Korea
Telechips will showcase all-in-one IVI(including Wireless CarPlay)/HUD on Dolphin(TCC802x), cluster/AVM/connectivity(SDL) on TCC897x, entry-level Cluster on TCC892x and low-end car audio solution with connectivity and digital-radio(DAB/DAB )...

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People Are Buzzing About Forces Radio BFBS Coming To DAB+
10.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
There has been a flurry of excitement on social media since we announced that Forces Radio BFBS was to launch on DAB which has made us feel all warm and fuzzy. Some listeners even asked for DAB radios for Christmas and were obviously on Santa's nice list...

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Digital Radio Debuts in Greece
09.01.2018 - Greece Greece
Digital radio arrived in Greece this week, with a first pilot broadcast coming from public broadcaster ERT's facilities on Ymittos mountain overlooking Athens....

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EXCLUSIVE: Narta to Range New Blaupunkt Range After CES Reveal
09.01.2018 - Australia Australia
German brand Blaupunkt is back in business in Australia with a new range of sound and, later this year, display products, with several key retailers set to range the brand which at one stage was a dominant brand in Australia....

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Greece Turns on First DAB+ Multiplexer
09.01.2018 - Greece Greece
The first broadcast of digital radio in Greece occurred on Jan. 5, from the ERT (Greece's public broadcaster) facilities in Ymittos. Seven radio programs of ERT are being sent on channel 12C using DAB...

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