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Pioneer AVH-X5700DAB
18.09.2015 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Pioneer not only brings DAB+ to your car, but also supplies the DJ. The "Mixtrax EZ" function produces high-impact DJ mixes from your favourite tracks.
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WorldDAB looks at present, future
18.09.2015 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
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WorldDAB held an “Industry Insight” session at the IBC2015 convention to look at current market opportunities and future plans for DAB+ digital radio across the world. Patrick Hannon, WorldDAB President, presented the latest facts on DAB/DAB+ deployment. “405 million people are currently covered by DAB/DAB+ broadcasts worldwide,” Hannon said, “and we expect a global cumulative figure of 40.1 million receivers sold by end 2015.”
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Range of national commercial DAB + stations increased in 2016
18.09.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Menno Koningsberger, General Manager of the 538 Group and president of the Association of Commercial Radio (VCR), announced that the number of DAB+ national commercial programs will be increased in 2016 during the WorldDAB Industry Insight Session at IBC 2015.
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Norwegian Media Authority prepare granting of DAB+ licenses
17.09.2015 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
The Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority (Nkom) and Media Authority have published information on the granting of DAB+ permits of and licenses.
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Tivoli begins dgital radio tour
17.09.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Tivoli Audio will be taking a life size giant radio on a DAB+ tour of the Netherlands visiting several locations in the coming months with DAB+ demonstrations, provide retailers with information and answer any questions on DAB+.
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Top quality radio to go
17.09.2015 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Swiss-based Geneva Lab combines hi-tech and elegant product design. Its XS DAB+ radio model is the first mobile stereo in the world to produce real hi-fi sound. Inspired by the classic travel alarm clock, it has a stable casing that delivers top-class stereo sound when opened up.
Blutune 200 (white) ROBERTS - A sophisticated sound system
17.09.2015 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
The BluTune 200 from Roberts is a true all-rounder. It offers DAB+ and FM reception, Bluetooth, an AUX socket, CD player, USB, SD, equalizer, and sleep and alarm functions, while also integrating high-performance stereo speakers.
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IRIS digital radio service for print-handicapped to launch in Perth
16.09.2015 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
A new digital Radio service for the Print Handicapped (RPH) will be launched in Perth, returning radio reading services to those in the community with a print disability. “Using the digital spectrum means Perth has a wide coverage, good quality and free-to-receive RPH service now and in to the future. 24% of all radio listening now occurs via digital radio, with some services already at over 30%."
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Norwegian DAB gets international salute
16.09.2015 - Telenor Norge AS WorldDAB MemberNorkring was honoured for the development of the Norwegian DAB+ at the IBC 2015 Innovation Awards in Amsterdam. "We are proud that we have succeeded in planning, building and establishing a DAB+ network in a country with so challenging topography and climate. This shows that we are noticed and clarifies how innovation and collaboration throughout the value chain can contribute to a shutdown of the FM network" said CEO Norkring, Torbjørn Ø. Teigen.
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Germany's Klassic Radio Shuts Down 22 FM Transmitters
16.09.2015 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
Klassik Radio have shut down 22 of its FM facilities across Germany, wanting instead to focus on digital distribution. In nearly all of the areas, previously covered by the weaker FM stations, Klassic has coverage on the DAB+ network.
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