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Albrecht introduces the new hybrid radio DR 883 with wooden housing
01.12.2016 - Germany Germany
The new stereo radio combines all reception possibilities on transmitters via DAB+, Internet and FM in a retro-designed housing.

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10 reasons to buy the Jaguar F-Type R convertible
01.12.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
There’s also Bluetooth, DAB radio and a 10-speaker sound system – for when you get bored of listening to the engine.

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Myanmar to start DAB trial
30.11.2016 - Myanmar Myanmar
Myanma Radio and TV (MRTV), after launching a public tender, will now start a DAB trial. The trial system will be built-out by the Hong Kong-based system integrator BTL. Paneda will provide DAB Head-End Equipment and support. The trial will start with one transmitter in the largest city Yangon, and after the trial the project will be evaluated. Further plans include an expansion to more cities.

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Fine accents with the sonoroCD 2 in the special color Havana
30.11.2016 - Germany Germany
The sonoroCD 2 is now available in the limited edition colour Havana, which is on sale for €399.

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Digital radio goes on air in Gaißach
30.11.2016 - Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
Bavarian Radio continues the expansion of its DAB+ network in Bavaria, by launching in the Gaißach area near Bad Tölz.

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Ford Fiesta: everything you need to know
30.11.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Ford’s latest SYNC 3 infotainment system is being offered on the Fiesta for the first time. Using an eight-inch tablet-inspired touchscreen, SYNC 3 features DAB radio across the range, along with USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity as standard.

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1950s-style Roberts Revival RD60 DAB radio gets two new colours for Christmas
30.11.2016 - Roberts Radio Limited - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The radio is a 1950s-inspired design with modern-era technology including So DAB+, DAB and FM reception. The two new colours are Cobalt Blue and Fuchsia Pink, both of which are available now.

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Radio launches new streaming app
30.11.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
The Radio industry has launched its new mobile streaming app featuring 250 radio stations. “RadioApp is the best way to stream radio on your smartphone because it puts commercial AM, FM and DAB+ digital radio stations as well as ABC and SBS stations all into one place,” said CRA chief executive officer Joan Warner.

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Myanmar starts DAB trial
30.11.2016 - Myanmar Myanmar
Myanmar Radio and TV (MRTV) will start a DAB trial after having launched a public tender, which has been won by the Hong Kong based system integrator BTL. DAB equipment developer and manufacturer Paneda will provide DAB Head-End Equipment and support. The trial will start with one transmitter in Yangon - the country’s largest city.

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Ofcom reports on the progress of digital radio
30.11.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
There are currently 339 radio stations broadcasting on DAB in the UK, up by 56 stations in the last 12 months. This is in addition to the 100+ stations on the DAB mini-muxes as part of the Ofcom small-scale DAB trial. The statistic is just one from the latest annual report from Ofcom on the progress of digital radio in the UK, as requested by Government as part of the Digital Radio Action Plan.

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