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Time is now for DAB+ in Asia
07.03.2014 - Malaysia - Malaysia
WorldDMB, the global industry forum for digital radio promoting DAB+ radio broadcasting standard, along with ABU-RTM held a technology workshop from February 28 to March 2 with over 150 participants from 14 countries across the Asia Pacific region in attendance at Kuala Lumpur.
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Interview: Col Natee Sukonrat, Thailand's NBTC
07.03.2014 - Thailand - Thailand
Last month, Thailand revealed plans to roll-out digital radio in 2015 preceded by a year-long trial. Asia Radio Today spoke to Col. Natee Sukonrat, Vice-Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to find out more.
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84th Geneva International Motor Show Demonstrates Broadcast Radio Remains the Top Choice for In-Car Radio Listening
06.03.2014 - Switzerland - Switzerland
The 84th Geneva International Motor Show 2014 is a showcase for why broadcast radio remains the top choice for in-car listening. This year alongside analogue radio (FM/AM), DAB+ was included in the latest models from: Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Kia, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Suzuki, Seat, Skoda, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. At the first and one of the largest consumer automotive shows of the year, radio, especially digital radio, was very much a feature of the in-car infotainment systems on show
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Motor Show 2014: are auto-makers ready for FM switchover?
06.03.2014 - Switzerland - Switzerland
A wander through the halls of the Geneva International Motor Show provides a snapshot of the status of digital radio on the in-car entertainment menu. And the impression from this year's show is overwhelmingly positive. The message seems to be getting through to the manufacturers: car buyers value broadcast radio and DAB+ is increasingly a non-negotiable necessity.
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Jeep Renegade SUV with DAB
06.03.2014 - Switzerland - Switzerland
At the Geneva motor show 2014, Jeep Renegade SUV was announced as coming with DAB digital radio.
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A change to DAB+ recommended
06.03.2014 - Norway - Norway
Jørn Jensen and Gunnar Garfors in the distribution department at NRK are now asking all radio listeners to think of the future when the FM networks are switched off on 11 January 2017.
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Radio Orient broadcasting trial services on DAB+ in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire
06.03.2014 - France - France
Since February 27 Radio Orient has been broadcasting in DAB+ in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire, through a demonstration made by the GRAM (Groupement des Radios Associatives de la Métropole Nantaise ). This demonstration will continue until next summer.
From Radioactu: Read more... External Link
Digital Radio: the alternative to the anarchy of broadcasting in Tunisia
06.03.2014 - Tunisia - Tunisia
According to the trends identified in digital radio broadcasting globally standard (DAB+) will be the only alternative to analog after the extinction of the latter by 2020. This technique will allow all stations to radio operate within the rules of the art while respecting the legislative and technical requirements recommended by the Regional Radiocommunication Conference 2006 Geneva which will provide a free pluralistic media landscape, and diverse in the post-revolution Tunisia.
From TheHuffingtonPost: Read more... External Link
The rollout of Phase 2 of the DAB+ network of NPO has been completed
06.03.2014 - Netherlands - Netherlands
The rollout of Phase 2 of the DAB+ network of the Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO) has been completed. The last transmitter in Groningen was turned on last Wednesday.
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Sangean introduces new colours for spring
06.03.2014 - Chinese Taipei - Chinese Taipei
Sangean has launched the DPR-67 model with the fresh new colors. Colour options in addition to black and grey now also include red and yellow
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