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Europe dials into DAB/DAB+ at Geneva International Motor Show
09.03.2016 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
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WorldDAB has worked with regulators, broadcasters, consumer electronics companies, semiconductor and component manufacturers and car companies for more than 10 years to speed the adoption of DAB. At long last, these mighty and far flung efforts have Europe on a path to adoption.
(Roger C. Lanctot) Read more
Kia Sorento with DAB+ radio
08.03.2016 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
The third generation of the Kia Sorento is now available, three versions all with DAB+ as standard.
(Digitalradio.it) Read more
DAB+ and DAB – the differences, and its use in the UK
08.03.2016 - Global WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
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DAB+ is robust, reliable, and comparatively cheap, particularly if you consider the opportunities of launching over 20 channels on one multiplex.
(media.info) Read more
Tender for two year DAB+ trial in Leipzig announced
07.03.2016 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
The goal of the DAB+ trial is to provide the wider city area of Leipzig with both private or commercial broadcasting services covering 90% of the city's households.
DAB+ on display at Geneva Motor Show
07.03.2016 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - RadioDNS WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
MCDT, the organisation promoting DAB+ in Switzerland was at the show to explain to visitors the benefit of DAB+ in the car and to work with car importers to ensure that they all have DAB+ offered in their cars.
(Radio magazine) Read more
Goodmans launches Heritage II Connect digital radio
07.03.2016 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Don't be fooled by the retro stylings of the Heritage II Connect by Goodmans, because it's about as up to date as you can get. The unit has digital and FM radio, as well as Spotify Connect, multi-room audio via WiFi and Bluetooth streaming capabilities.
(Mixmag) Read more
Sound Digital switches on second DAB multiplex in UK
06.03.2016 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Sound Digital, a joint venture between UK broadcast technology and transmission company Arqiva, Bauer Media and UTV Media, has switched on the UK’s second national DAB digital radio multiplex network, which will offer listeners 18 new stations
(Telecompaper ) Read more
DAB+ has taken over!
04.03.2016 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
More and more manufacturers now offer line-fitted DAB+ radio in the car. This could be seen at the Geneva International Motor Show where experts from EBU were there to get the latest news on digital radio in-car.
(European Broadcasting Union ) Read more
NPO expands its DAB+ offering
04.03.2016 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
From Monday, listeners will be able to receive KXradio, which will replace Radio Summit 2000.
(Radio.NL) Read more
Digital in focus at DBS 2016
04.03.2016 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
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During the DAB+ workshop held by Principal Sponsors WorldDAB, it was emphasised that all stakeholders have to work together to make digital radio happen, and that setting a date for the migration from analog “makes a statement of intent and helps everything fall into place more quickly.”
(Radio World) Read more