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Extension of 10 small-scale DAB radio trials
07.03.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Ofcom has written to the 10 small-scale DAB triallists to propose further extending their trial licences until 31 March 2020. By extending the trial period, around 150 radio services will continue to be available to listeners in the test areas.

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US Broadcasters Speak at EBU Digital Radio Summit
06.03.2018 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
More than 120 delegates attended the recent Digital Radio Summit — part of the annual EBU Digital Radio Week — to hear from EBU members and others about the present and the future in radio technology and innovation.

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Google Automotive Trends Report 2018 Reveals Driver's In-Car Desires
06.03.2018 - Germany Germany
Many Germans were focused on digital radio, which may have been inspired by a country-wide initiative to convert all radio and television services to digital. Originally launched in 2010, a key concern seems to be ‘DAB auto radio' (DAB car radio).

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WorldDAB at ABU DBS 2018
06.03.2018 - WorldDAB News - Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) WorldDAB Member - Malaysia Malaysia
WorldDAB will present a DAB+ pavilion in collaboration with DAB+ supply chain companies with a footprint in Asia Pacific – Factum Radioscape, GatesAir, Paneda and RadioDNS. Meet the experts who can provide advice on implementing DAB+ digital radio, and detail how DAB+ has helped their business.

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DAB+ workshop at ABU DBS
06.03.2018 - WorldDAB News - Malaysia Malaysia
Reflecting on the increasingly competitive market for audiences, Warner reminded delegates that radio continues to provide a valuable service to the community, and that by being free and accessible for all, digital radio preserves the innate ability of radio to provide connection and to share local stories.

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New XAV-AX205DB car audio receiver from Sony features DAB and Apple CarPlay
06.03.2018 - Sony Corporation WorldDAB Member
The new XAV-AX205DB car audio receiver from Sony will keep you listening clearly to your favourite radio stations for years to come. With a built-in DAB/DAB+ tuner it will make sure you are ready for broadcast changes ahead. The AX205DB is Sony’s first visual receiver model with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ connectivity as well as DAB.

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Love Sport Radio gets ready to launch on DAB
06.03.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Love Sport Radio has been tweeting details of its upcoming launch, including details of the new schedule. Love Sport started life as CitiSport along with its pending sister station, CitiTalk.

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DAB+ in a Multiplatform World: #DBS2018
06.03.2018 - WorldDAB News - Malaysia 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 - WorldDAB News - Spain 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 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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