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Media Broadcast launches DAB+ in Herscheid
26.04.2016 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Media Broadcast, the operator of the national digital radio multiplex, has launched a transmission site in Herscheid, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Increasing usage of DAB in Norway
26.04.2016 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
A recent TNS Gallup poll, conducted on behalf of Digitalradio Norway, shows that 61% of listeners said they daily hear radio via digital radio equipment.
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Angel Radio to appear as DAB pop-up station
26.04.2016 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The station is being added to 18 DAB multiplexes for a fortnight to celebrate the life and work of Bing Crosby. The nostalgia station will focus on the man and his music with two weeks' worth of special programming dedicated to his career.
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Chris Moyles encourages everyone to back DAB radio
25.04.2016 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Radio DJ, Chris Moyles took a quarter of an hour of his show to explain the benefits of digital radio and future of Radio X. He was encouraging his listeners to spread the word about DAB and thanked his loyal fans for buying new radio sets just to be able to enjoy his show.
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Ruark Audio R7 Mk2 review
25.04.2016 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Key features of the model include a CD player, DAB/DAB+/FM/internet radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth adapter and Radio remote control.
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Porsche unveils 718 Cayman
25.04.2016 - New Zealand![New Zealand New Zealand](/assets/flags/nz-9b0db34441c7f74c84ae0b84b35a25c5.gif)
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), auto dimming mirrors and digital radio are standard on all New Zealand models of the car.
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
25.04.2016 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The cars comes with features such as cruise control, air conditioning, tyre pressure monitoring and a seven-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system which includes Bluetooth, USB, digital radio and smartphone integration.
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Broadcast radio remains a reliable and robust service: Joan Warner at Radio Asia Conference
25.04.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
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Broadcast digital radio allows audiences to receive audio without using data, and allows advertisers to become more interactive with listeners, explained Warner. She also explained the benefits of DAB+ which include low cost and high energy efficiency.
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Record number of new UK cars with digital radio
25.04.2016 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Over 400,000 UK cars registered last month had digital radio fitted as standard and almost 600,000 in Quarter 1 of 2016. The percentage of cars with digital radio in Q1 2016 was 77.2%, an increase from last year (64.2%).
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More van drivers enjoy the benefits of digital radio
25.04.2016 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The number of new vans sold in the UK fitted with DAB digital radio as standard in the past 12 months has increased by 130% compared with the previous year, according to new data from industry analysts CAP and The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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