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BDR puts trust in Rohde & Schwarz
29.04.2015 - Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
The transition to digital is just as important for the audience as it is for broadcasters. After identifying the major cost factors, BDR studied the range of broadcast high-power transmitters available and concluded that the new transmitter generation for DAB/DAB+ from Rohde & Schwarz (THV9) offered significant advances in energy efficiency, simplified maintenance procedures and proactive monitoring.
(Radio World) Read more
Danish Ministry of Culture - "the limited frequency space on FM means that we will eventually turn off FM"
29.04.2015 - Denmark![Denmark Denmark](/assets/flags/dk-551ff5f3734a91169ba24cb4695a7870.gif)
In an announcement today, an additional agreement on the migration to digital radio in Denmark identified the opportunities gained from moving from FM.
The consensus is that FM shutdown is inevitable. A decision will be taken when 50% of listening is digital, new licences will be available by end 2015, and there will be a full transition from DAB to DAB+ by end 2016.
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Denmark chooses British model for DAB+ digitisation plans
29.04.2015 - Denmark![Denmark Denmark](/assets/flags/dk-551ff5f3734a91169ba24cb4695a7870.gif)
Denmark announced on Tuesday 29th of April an additional agreement on the transition to digital radio that sets clearer conditions for the migration to digital listening. The agreement largely follows the British digitisation plans which sets specific requirements that need to be achieved before an FM switch-off date can be set.
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Pure partners with Volkswagen for DAB adoption
29.04.2015 - Pure - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Pure in collaboration with Volkswagen Group, today launches Drive Digital, an in-car digital radio adapter designed and approved especially for VW group vehicles.
The Drive Digital, powered by Pure, has been designed to fit seamlessly in most vehicles within the Volkswagen group, with four colour Illumination backlight settings to suit each environment and dashboard.
Nick Hucker, Pure's Senior Marketing Director, says: "We are proud to be powering the new Drive Digital and bringing our considerable digital radio experience to Volkswagen Group customers.
"This is an important step forward for the uptake of in-car digital radio adapters and will be a significant catalyst in driving a digital radio switchover."
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Sun Radio launches MYsun Business on FM and DAB+
28.04.2015 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
SUN radio Nantes have launched business station Mysun Business on FM and DAB. The new interactive station is targeted at traders and businesses by offering them the chance to listen and share their favourite songs with other listeners.
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Britain passes Norway. Two thirds of new cars in Britain now come with DAB as standard
28.04.2015 - Digitalradio Norge AS - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
75% of all newly registered cars in the UK now comes with DAB+ as standard or optional equipment. This number is higher than the figure from Norway. Norwegian car importers are now well under way to find solutions for upgrading FM radios, allowing car owners with old cars get good DAB upgrade options.
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More digital radio services in Bari
27.04.2015 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
You can now listen to more Club DAB Italia services n DAB+ in Bari and surrounding regions. These include; Radio Deejay, Radio Capital, m2o Dance and RDS Relax.
(Digital Radio Italy) Read more
Almost two-thirds of new cars come with DAB
27.04.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Digital Radio UK have announced today that nearly two-thirds of new cars now come with DAB Digital Radio as standard. The figure a year ago was just half.
All of the top 20 selling car brands in the UK now offer DAB digital radio as standard or as an option. In order to achieve the “digital tick mark”, all in-car receivers must decode both DAB and DAB+, a new standard which we’re yet to use in the UK.
(media.info) Read more
2015 Hyundai i40 - full pricing and specifications
27.04.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Hyundai i40 has been overhauled for 2015 and is on sale now with refreshed styling, upgraded engines, a new transmission, ride and handling tweaks, plus new safety features and technology. SE Nav brings DAB radio, an auto dimming rear-view mirror, climate control and an upgraded sound system.
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Bauer to acquire SBS Discovery Radio
27.04.2015 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Bauer Media is to acquire leading Nordic broadcaster SBS Discovery Radio from Discovery Communications, subject to regulatory approval.In Norway, SBS's Radio Norge is well positioned for growth with a weekly reach of 1.9m, and in addition, the country is anticipated to be the first territory in the world to conduct a DAB digital switch-over.
(The Drum) Read more