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DAB Makes Steady Progress
16.11.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Digital Audio Broadcasting — DAB & DAB+ — has enjoyed mixed success since its introduction back in the early 1990s. On a country-by-country basis, various strategies have been pursued in relation to establishing the technology. Some jurisdictions have been a great deal more proactive than others, and some have enjoyed considerable levels of uptake by the general public.

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Right time for radio to go digital in Asean
16.11.2017 - Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam
THE two-day Asean Digital Radio Broadcasting workshop hosted by Radio Television Brunei (RTB) was officiated at the Kiulap Plaza Hotel yesterday. The speakers, well known in the field of digital radio broadcasting technology, were invited to present on the advancements in digital radio technology, the status of its users across the world and the challenges and implications of its implementation.

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The radio is going digital
16.11.2017 - Switzerland Switzerland
From 2020 until 2024 at the latest, DAB + (Digital Audio Broadcasting) will replace analogue FM reception. In addition to noise-free reception and a broader selection of programs, digital radio listening offers other advantages for listeners.

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Subaru Impreza 2018 Review
15.11.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Creature comforts such as heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry/keyless go, a reversing camera, cruise control and an electronic parking brake are all included. There’s plenty of tech, too, with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, sat-nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto making their way onto the list.

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Geneva Lab launches "ultra-portable" Touring/xS Bluetooth speaker
15.11.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
If Geneva's latest wireless speaker seems a little familiar, that's because it has been inspired by the Touring S FM/DAB Bluetooth radio it released earlier this year.

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In Switzerland, "the Radio Moves"
15.11.2017 - Switzerland Switzerland
In our Swiss neighbors, the FM is already (almost) a memory. The authorities have confirmed that the FM radios will definitely cease broadcasting at the end of the year 2024 to take over the DAB +. And to make things easier, a communication campaign announces this great change in the history of radio.

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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 2.0 TD4 (180hp) HSE Dynamic Lux
15.11.2017 - JLR WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Features include DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

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Less than one month to last region, FM switches off
15.11.2017 - Norway Norway
Now it's less than a month until NRK, P4 and Radio Norway stop sending on FM in Troms and Finnmark. From 13th of December all national channels are lucky.

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On December 5th, FM switchoff begins in northern Italy
15.11.2017 - Norway Norway
The authorities in the Italian region of South Tyrol have approved FM shutdown and will start on 5 December. The reason is that the DAB coverage is 99.3 percent and meets the requirements for outdoor and indoor coverage.

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Italy: First FM stations off, focus on DAB +
15.11.2017 - Netherlands Netherlands
The first FM stations will be released in Italy this year. It concerns support stations at six locations in the province of South Tyrol. In November 2018 another seven locations will follow. According to the RAS, owner of the channels, many listeners have already switched to DAB +, which means that FM can go out.

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