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Munich hosts WorldDAB Automotive 2017
20.06.2017 -
- Germany 
After the success of WorldDAB Automotive 2016, car manufacturers are coming together with European Union stakeholders, top tier suppliers from the automotive industry and representatives from commercial and public broadcasters for WorldDAB Automotive 2017 in Munich on 21 June 2017.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more
The Scottish Summer Sun Radio starts on DAB
19.06.2017 - United Kingdom
Wireless Group has launched a summer-themed radio station in Scotland, to complement its three seasonal stations in England and Wales.
Starting today, Scottish Summer Sun Radio is broadcasting until August 20th on the Central Scotland, Aberdeen and Ayrshire DAB digital radio multiplexes.
(Radio Today) Read more
RaiRadio: growing investment in DAB+ with objective coverage of 70% by 2019
19.06.2017 - Italy
The project to expand the technology and increase coverage of DAB+ in Italy was presented last week at the press conference dedicated to the launch of five new web channels, which was held in Rome and attended by the new General Manager of Rai, Mario Orfeo.
(Daily Online) Read more
VW Golf R 2017
19.06.2017 - United Kingdom
It has all the extras you'd expect, including: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB radio and Bluetooth music playback.
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All presenters disappear from Thames Radio
19.06.2017 - United Kingdom
Thames Radio is converting itself to a non-stop music station, as management tells all presenters not to record any more shows. The service is unique in that it doesn’t have actual studios in London, instead allowing its presenters to record/VT programmes in their own facilities and upload them to the station’s servers in Wales. According to the latest RAJAR, Thames Radio has 4,000 weekly listeners.
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Helping convert Swiss drivers to DAB+
19.06.2017 -
- Switzerland 
With Switzerland due to start digital switchover (DSO) from 2020, one of the biggest challenges will be in converting the millions of existing cars to DAB+.
Ernst S. Werder from WeEr GmbH has been working with drivers and dealers to get cars switched over as early as possible.
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V-Traffic, TDF and Alpine represent Radiobridge hybrid radio broadcast with connecting transmission line
19.06.2017 - TDF WorldDAB Member - ALPS ALPINE GROUP WorldDAB Member - Germany
At WorldDAB Automotive 2017, manufacturers will be introducing Radiobridge Seamless Switch, which promises a smooth transition between FM and DAB broadcasts using 3G and 4G data transfer.
(Czech Radio) Read more
Launch of Radiobridge, Intelligent hybrid radio
19.06.2017 - TDF WorldDAB Member - ALPS ALPINE GROUP WorldDAB Member - Germany
V-Traffic,TDF and Alpine have announced that they will launch Radiobridge, their solution to providing hybrid radio at WorldDAB Automotive in Munich, June 21.
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Albrecht DR 883 hybrid radio
18.06.2017 - Germany
The latest Albrecht Audio stereo radio combines all reception possibilities with stations via DAB+, Internet as well as FM in a retro-designed housing. Music streaming via DLNA home networking and Bluetooth connection also included.
Italy’s public broadcaster RAI launches 5 digital only channels
16.06.2017 - Italy
The new director of RAI Radio, Roberto Sergio, reinforces RAI’s commitment to DAB+ rollout in Italy by confirming the launch of 5 new stations, bringing the total number of RAI radio stations on DAB+ up to 10 (5 simulcast and 5 digital only). The new stations will offer Italian music, classical and opera, concerts and regional news, children's radio, variety and fiction.
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