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1960s-style John Lewis 150th Anniversary Aston DAB/FM radio
07.05.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
To celebrate their 150th anniversary, John Lewis have released the Aston DAB/FM radio collection.
Each one offers DAB and FM radio reception, along with 10 presets and a digital clock on the top.
(Retro To Go) Read more
New from JVC: Boombox with DAB + tuner
07.05.2014 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
The new boombox RV-NB100 JVC is designed for the quality-conscious radio listeners and active musician. Comes with Docking Station with Lightning interface as well as an additional DAB + tuner.
(Bayern Digital Radio) Read more
A new digital radio channel, DAB only is now on air by Gruppo Epresso
06.05.2014 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
A new digital radio channel, DAB only is now on air by Gruppo Espresso.
R.Capital Music (Radio Capital Music), the new DAB only channel has been added to ClubDabItalia National Mux and are today 6 the Only Digital channels in the MUX covering 65% of Italian territory.
More info about coverage and contents at www.digitalradio.it
(Prima Online) Read more
DVLA starts tweeting about digital radio
06.05.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency has started promoting Digital Radio, as promised last December by Ed Vaizey at the Go Digital Conference.
(Radio Today) Read more
Dutch Public Broadcaster NPO now Transmitting Images via DAB+
06.05.2014 - Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO) - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Dutch public broadcaster NPO is now transmitting images ("slides") via DAB+ on the majority of its programming channels.
(Radio magazine (press release)) Read more
Launch of the First Terrestrial Digital Radio (TDR) Tests in Monaco
05.05.2014 - Monaco![Monaco Monaco](/assets/flags/mc-d060d585751a6eb257f8a8945cc7b61a.gif)
On 28 April 2014, the Principality of Monaco launched the digital broadcasting of eight Monegasque radio stations: RMC, Radio Monaco, Radio Riviera, RMC1, RMC2, Chik Radio, Radio Ethic and Rete 105. The broadcasting coverage area extends along the coast between Menton and Cap d’Antibes.
This took place even before TDR was put into service in France on 20 June 2014 in the cities of Paris, Marseille, Nice and the surrounding areas.
(Gouvernement Princier) Read more
Hong Kong station hands out free digital sets
02.05.2014 - Hong Kong![Hong Kong Hong Kong](/assets/flags/hk-e78d5464dbe8be507fd2855dcd6177f0.gif)
Looking to expand its reach, Hong Kong's Digital Broadcasting Corp (DBC) is handing out free digital radio sets.
(Asia Radio Today) Read more
DAB digital radio announced as standard by leading van manufacturers
02.05.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Digital radio organisation, Digital Radio UK, announced at today's (1 May) CV Show in Birmingham that Ford, Vauxhall and Renault will now feature DAB digital radio as standard across new vans.
(Van Fleet World) Read more
2014 Peugeot 108 spec and pricing published
02.05.2014The new model includes a seven-inch touch-screen infotainment system with DAB digital radio, 'Mirror screen with MirrorLink' technology.
(AM-online) Read more
Cumulus Revs Rise, Rdio Drives Digital Up
02.05.2014 - United States![United States United States](/assets/flags/us-4b3de4d03b313e9894f068d2d9dac1a5.gif)
According to Dickey, digital revenues increased 90%, thanks in part, to growth at Rdio, a subscription digital radio platform in which Cumulus acquired a stake last September. Cumulus is helping Rdio introduce free, ad-supported digital audio services.
(MediaPost Communications) Read more