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The Media Council of the Sächsische Landesanstalt für Privat Rundfunk und neue Medien (SLM) has cleared the way for the first complete local radio multiplexes via DAB+. SLM has given the green light for a DAB+ tender in Leipzig and in Freiberg.

Over 140 industry professionals from 20 different countries joined the DAB+ workshop at ABU DBS this year, discussing the progress of DAB+ in the region, hybrid radio, the business case for implementing DAB+ and the benefits of DAB+ in smartphones.

Tivoli Audio has introduced a table top radio for the digital age. The Model One Digital features the same design as the company’s Model One radio, first introduced in 2000, but it adds in a multi-operational dial, DAB+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect

Tivoli Audio has launched the Model One Digital tabletop radio, which offers a tech refresh to the company’s classic Model One radio. This new model adds a multi-operational dial and a multitude of connectivity options, including DAB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect. The high-resolution screen and dial make tuning stations, track selection and playback controls simple

Over 140 industry professionals from 20 different countries joined the DAB+ workshop at ABU DBS this year, discussing the progress of DAB+ in the region, hybrid radio, the business case for implementing DAB+ and the benefits of DAB+ in smartphones. Titled “DAB+ expansion in Asia Pacific,” the WorldDAB workshop also featured three breakout sessions, during which delegates discussed key aspects of DAB+ rollout: regulation, technology and developing new content.

SmartDAB is an “intelligent” in-car digital radio solution for the modern smartphone user which upgrades an existing FM radio system to receive DAB and DAB+ services.With an audio adapter hidden behind the dashboard, the SmartDAB is remotely controlled through a speech recognition app and outputs audio through the vehicle’s original stereo speakers for a truly adaptable and intuitive digital radio experience.

WorldDAB is once more the Principal Sponsor of ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium this year. Talking about the DAB+ expansion in the Asia-Pacific and other regions across the globle, Ms Bernie O'Neill, Project Director of WorldDAB said that 2017 is a landmark year for the organisation.

A round up of some of the most popular car radios on sale in Germany which include features such as DAB+ digital radio. Radios reviewed from brands such as Sony, JVC and AEG.

The iconic Ruark R1, once described by Tatler as “the most beautiful radio in the world”. It delivers a big, hi-fi quality sound despite its size, and features such as digital radio, a dual alarm and USB charge socket, so it’s great by the bedside. Ruark has also launched the elegant R4-30, which plays CDs as well as digital radio and provides rge ability to wirelessly stream music.

The contract to manage the installation of Belgian French-language public broadcaster RTBF’s DAB+ rollout has been awarded to Paneda and its local partner Heynen.