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Wiltec has introduced the first hearing protector with DAB+ radio from 3M and the Honeywell Sync Wireless earmuff with Bluetooth. Up to 10 DAB+ stations and five FM stations can be stored via two buttons on the outside.

The National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) has reiterated its desire to move to digital radio, with an announcement of free frequencies for local and urban multiplexes in 34 cities to take place in the second half of this year. According to the Ministry of Digital Affairs, a draft regulation will be issues that will define the minimum technical and operational requirements for DAB+ broadcasters in the Polish market.

The National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) has reiterated its desire to move to digital radio, with an announcement of frequencies for local and urban multiplexes in 34 cities to take place in the second half of this year.

There is the huge display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and DAB+ - all housed in a single DIN slot. The built-in display can be completely customised, there are interfaces to the vehicle, Bluetooth, USB and much more.

London Greek Radio (LGR) has been added to the DAB+ multiplex in the city, extending its coverage to a population of almost 600,000. LGR is believed to be the first ethnic London radio station to cross the border into Scotland.

The board of directors of Italian broadcaster Rai have approved the technical project for DAB development in the country, which will bring digital radio services on most of Italian motorways and the E45 highway.

London Greek Radio (LGR) has been added to the DAB+ multiplex in Glasgow, extending their radio coverage to the population of almost 600,000 since the official launch last Wednesday.

Manchester's Key 103 is to become "Hits Radio" and become available on various local DAB multiplexes across the country. Hits Radio will go live on 4 June 2018.

Broadcasting authorities in Russia are considering the introduction of DAB+ radio in the country, following consultations held last Monday. The State Commission on Radio Frequencies has decided that the frequency bandwidth of 175,872-228,128 MHz will be allocated to digital radio, as part of its proposal.

Swiss regulator Bakom has announced that there are about 3.5 million DAB+ devices in circulation in Switzerland. This is following reports that in 2017, nearly 600,000 DAB+ radios were purchased, and that around 85% of all new vehicles sold are now pre-fit with a DAB+ radio.