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Bavarian Radio continues the expansion of its DAB+ network in Bavaria, by launching in the Gaißach area near Bad Tölz.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The free app allows listeners to tune in to Australian radio from anywhere in the world, add stations to their favourites list and simply swipe to see what’s playing on other 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.

Digital radio is the radio standard of the future. Not only does the sound of digital radio impress with its quality, it can also show pictures and text as well as additional information such as weather maps or football tables. According to the digitization report published in 2016, one seventh of all Germans owns a digital radio.

IMPERIAL has launched the DABMAN i400, combining DAB+ and FM radio with the huge possibilities of an internet radio and home networking device.

MDR is expanding its digital radio network in Central Germany. 98% of Central Germany's area is mobile-equipped with digital radio. 88 percent of the inhabitants of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia can receive digital radio at home.