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DAB+ in a Multiplatform World: #DBS2018
06.03.2018 -
- Malaysia 
Broadcasters from around the world gathered in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to up-skill on digital radio best practice at a WorldDAB-sponsored workshop, titled DAB in a Multiplatform World....
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Videos: analog FM switch-off in Sudtirol and ways to promote digital radio
05.03.2018 -
- Spain 
Norway was the first country to switch off FM in Europe. Far from intimidating other countries, others are following the game and proposing FM blackouts to promote emissions in DAB +. Recently FM is starting to be turned off in Sudtirol, where RAS has been turning off FM transmitters since December.
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2018 Mercedes A-Class UK Price and Specifications announced
05.03.2018 - United Kingdom
Every new A-Class gets 7″ displays with a central touchscreen with MBUX multimedia with voice activation, 16″ alloys. comfort suspension, DAB, Artico and fabric upholstery, Lane Keep, Speed Limit, Keyless and Air Con.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce TI 2018
02.03.2018 - France
This special series features a rich endowment, which includes the Alfa Connect 3D multimedia system with 8.8-inch screen and DAB digital radio.
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Radiodays Europe 2018 - preview
01.03.2018 - France
What do the data tell us about how people now consume audio and radio? In a different media landscape, does radio still play an important role in people's lives? The conference "Digital strategies for radio - what the research says" will answer these questions.
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Large grant to boost digital radio in Norway
01.03.2018 - Norway
The Norwegian Media Authority has distributed NOK19.5m to support local radio and video services in 2018, with half of that amount invested to support the digitisation of local radio to DAB+.
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UK pricing and specification announced for new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
01.03.2018 - Mercedes-Benz Group AG WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
Also debuting in the new Sprinter is MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience is fitted as standard in conjunction with a 7-inch touch screen; with steering wheel touch pads, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-in, Media Interface and finally DAB radio for the first time in a Sprinter.
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rbb to begin new DAB+ transmitter in Berlin and Brandenburg
01.03.2018 - Germany
The broadcasting company Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb) will begin operating a new transmitter on Scholzplatz on March 1. The commissioning of two further DAB+ transmitters in Brandenburg will take place on March 27, 2018 in Calau and Casekow.
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2018 Mahindra XUV500
01.03.2018 - Australia
Standard equipment in the entry-level W6 variant includes seven seats, Isofix child seat mounts for all three seats in the second row, rear parking sensors, a 6.0-inch LCD infotainment system with DAB+ digital radio.
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British community station Witney Radio to apply for DAB licence by end of 2018
28.02.2018 - United Kingdom
Oxfordshire community radio station Witney Radio has expressed an interest to trial DAB, having witnessed the success of small-scale DAB trials across the UK.
(Oxford Mail) Read more