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Corbyn backs digitisation of local radio
22.08.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Labour leader was asked whether he supported new legislation that would allow local stations to apply for digital radio licences. Mr Corbyn said: “Yes I would, because digital licensing is crucial. There has to be this wide variety of radio stations on offer. And at their best, local radio stations do help to provide that sense of local identity and local community – and that we have to do.”

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DAB+ helps internet stations gain more listeners
21.08.2017 - Netherlands Netherlands
The number of internet stations that broadcast on DAB+ at a local level in the Netherlands is growing steadily thanks to the low cost, allowing them to reach larger audiences.

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The benefits of DAB for local broadcasting
21.08.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The BBC has announced it is to shut down the AM frequencies of its local services... Yes, a small number of people will have to retune or invest in a bright new DAB radio...However, the beauty of DAB is that extra transmitters on the same frequency can boost signals where they are really needed.

(David Lloyds radio moments) Read more


Skoda Kodiaq diesel confirmed
21.08.2017 - Australia Australia
The Czech brand has confirmed that it will be offering its previously mentioned diesel-powered Koidaq 140TDI in Australia, which will be priced from $48,990 before on-road costs. The 140TDI gets a new 9.2-inch touchscreen with DAB digital radio.

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2018 Skoda Kodiaq 140TDI flagship model added
21.08.2017 - Australia Australia
The petrol and diesel models in the 2018 Kodiaq range will see some tech enhancements as part of the new model-year range, including the standard fitment of the previously-optional 9.2-inch media system with satellite navigation, DAB+ digital radio and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.

(CarAdvice) Read more


Richter DAB+ WAKE Digital Alarm Clock Radio
21.08.2017 - Frontier Smart Technologies WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
Richter is a well-known loudspeaker brand in Australia, and it's moved into the Australian DAB+ market with a couple of new receivers. Using the Frontier Silicon Verona 2 module, the radio behaves as you'd expect.

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TechKnow: digital radios
21.08.2017 - Australia Australia
Digital radio has in some ways been superseded by streaming options, including internet radio, but zero data costs and bandwidth concerns remain distinct advantages.

(The Sydney Morning Herald) Read more


Strong growth in sales of digital radio receivers in Europe
21.08.2017 - WorldDAB News - Spain Spain - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The first half of 2017 has experienced rapid growth in sales of DAB + receivers throughout Europe, driven by Norway's transition from FM to this new digital terrestrial radio technology and the development of digital radio markets across the continent .

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Feast for your chance to win a DAB+ radio
21.08.2017 - Germany Germany
In partnership with McDonalds and radio manufacturers Dual, Kult Radio are hosting a competition where listeners can win one of 100 radios worth a total of 4600 euros. The competition will run from 21 August until 3 September.

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One month until FM is switched off in Eastern Norway
20.08.2017 - Norway Norway
Today it is one month until NRK stops sending on FM in Oslo, Akershus, Østfold and Vestfold. "FM broadcasts from NRK will expire on September 20." says Ole Jørgen Torvmark, general manager of Digital Radio Norway, representing national radio.

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