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WorldDABAutomotive industry is committed to DAB+ radio
23.06.2017 - Germany -
In Munich at WorldDAB Automobile 2017, automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the upward adoption of DAB radio In vehicles. During this event, WorldDAB presented the results of research on the user experience during the use of digital radio in cars, the first study of its kind.
From La Lettre Pro:
Digital radio grows in car infotainment
23.06.2017 - Germany -
At WorldDAB Automotive 2017, in Munich on 21 June, broadcasters and equipment providers cited continued growth for digital radio in the car. Although market penetration varies sharply from country to country, most expected digital radio to play a much bigger role in coming years. Speakers at the conference stressed that digital radio should be an integral part of every car’s infotainment package because it offers better reception, more user-friendliness and improved sound quality.
From AutomotiveIT International:
V-Traffic, TDF and Alpine announce the launch of Radiobridge
- 23.06.2017
- TDF
- Alpine Electronics R&D Europe GmbH
- Germany -
V-Traffic has announced its hybrid radio solution Radiobridge, at WorldDAB Automotive in Munich. Radiobridge was developed jointly with TDF, the European leader in media broadcasting, and already integrated into the service platform of the Alpine equipment manufacturer, this innovation offers drivers greater comfort in listening to radio in the car.
From La Lettre Pro:
BBC Radio Cymru 2 set to launch on DAB
- 23.06.2017
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- United Kingdom - 
BBC Radio Cymru 2 is getting ready to launch on DAB Digital Radio in Wales following a trial under the name of Radio Cymru Mwy last year.
From Radio Today:
The first inCar mirror with DAB+
23.06.2017Earlier this week, at WorldDAB Automotive 2017, Sahaga AS presented the world's first inCar mirror with DAB+. “With POPyourMIRROR we introduce a whole new way of thinking universal integration of digital upgrades for any car. We are proud to be able to tell the world here in Munich, at the most important event for digital radio in cars, the WorldDAB Automotive 2017”, said the CEO of Sahaga, Hans Christian Andersen.
From Sahaga AS:
The automotive industry is committed to DAB+ radio
23.06.2017 - Germany -
In Munich at WorldDAB Automobile 2017, automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the upward adoption of DAB radio In vehicles. During the event, WorldDAB presented the results of research on the user experience of digital radio in cars, the first study of its kind.
From Salon de la Radio:
Tivoli Audio Model One Digital
23.06.2017 - Netherlands -
Delivering a new spin on the original Model One by offering DAB/DAB+, FM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. This model merges the simplistic elements and user-friendly features Tivoli Audio’s classic line is known for, but with a tech refresh.
From TechHive:
BBC launches second Welsh station Radio Cymru 2
- 23.06.2017
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
- United Kingdom -
BBC Cymru Wales is to launch a second Welsh language radio station. Radio Cymru 2 will broadcast from 07:00 to 10:00 each morning on DAB digital radio, digital TV and BBC iPlayer.
From BBC News:
Automotive industry embraces DAB+ radio
22.06.2017 - Germany -
At WorldDAB Automotive 2017 in Munich, speakers from automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the growing adoption of DAB radio in the car. The event also saw the announcement of results from research WorldDAB and its members have undertaken into the digital radio user experience in cars, a first of its kind study.
From Southgate Amateur Radio Club:
WorldDAB Automotive 2017 reveals in-car DAB+ results
22.06.2017 - Germany -
At the recent 2017 WorldDAB Automotive event, speakers from automotive manufacturers, regulators and the broadcast industry gathered to discuss the growing adoption of DAB radio in the car. Attendees saw the results from research WorldDAB and its members have undertaken into the digital radio user experience in cars.
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