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V-Traffic, TDF and Alpine launch Radiobridge hybrid radio system
29.06.2017 - TDF WorldDAB Member - ALPS ALPINE GROUP WorldDAB Member - France
To prevent the loss of in-car radio reception while travelling, V-Traffic, TDF and Alpine have launched Radiobridge, a smart hybrid radio system for better radio program listening continuity.
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Radio 1 Vintage to celebrate 50th anniversary
29.06.2017 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
The BBC is operating a digital pop-up station this September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2. Radio 1 Vintage will be available live on DAB digital radio, online and via BBC iPlayer Radio and UK Radio Player.
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24 applicants for DAB+ in Berlin and Brandenburg
29.06.2017 - Germany
The application deadline for DAB+ Berlin and Brandenburg has now passed, with 24 applications received by mabb. This makes it very likely that soon there will be a second multiplex in addition to a private multiplex for Berlin and the surrounding area, which will be heard in Berlin and all over Brandenburg in the medium term.
(Teltarif) Read more
2017 Hyundai i30 Tourer
29.06.2017 - Hyundai Motor Group WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
Hyundai will launch its new i30 Tourer to UK customers in July. Standard kit for the starting trim includes DAB radio, a multifunction steering wheel, USB and auxiliary connectors plus Bluetooth connectivity.
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Germany’s Hessian radio expands DAB+ services
29.06.2017 - Germany
Hessian Radio has made recent moves to strengthen its DAB+ network, including adding a new transmitter site and boosting the power at another broadcasting station.
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Automotive industry embraces DAB+ radio
29.06.2017 -
- Germany
At the recently held 2017 WorldDAB Automotive event in Munich, speakers from automotive manufacturers, regulators, and the broadcast industry, gathered to discuss the growing adoption of DAB radio in the car. The event also saw the results from research WorldDAB and its members have undertaken into the digital radio user experience in cars, a first of its kind study.
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24 applications for DAB+ capacity in Berlin and Brandenburg
29.06.2017 - Germany
24 radio stations have applied for the DAB+ capacity in Berlin and Brandenburg, marketed by the Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg (mabb). "I am delighted about the abundance of applications and the commitment to DAB+ in the region," says mabb Director Dr. Anja Zimmer.
(Radioszene) Read more
20 percent of Bavaria have a DAB+ radio
29.06.2017 - Germany
Now, 20.1 percent of the population aged 14 or over in Bavaria have at least one DAB+ receiver in their household. This has almost doubled since 2015, when the figure was only 10.2 percent.
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24 applications for DAB+ capacities in Berlin and Brandenburg
29.06.2017 - Germany
24 radio broadcasters have applied for the DAB+ capacities in Berlin and Brandenburg, which have been marketed by the Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg (mabb). Of the applicants, 15 are also interested in DAB+ broadcasting in Brandenburg, beyond the Berlin metropolitan area. The media council will now deal with the applications received.
(mabb) Read more
New DAB+ sets available in Australia
29.06.2017 - Australia
DAB+ sets in Australia are still regarded as premium products by many manufacturers, and these lower-priced receivers should be welcomed by audiences. Within existing transmission areas, over 25% of Australians listen to DAB+ radio every week.