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The new face of DAB in 2020
08.01.2018 - France France
With the plan of nodes and arches designed by Nicolas Curien, the CSA proposes a new map of DAB. With France covered almost entirely by 2020 and up to 65 services in the largest cities, the plan also offers a complete network in the regions, especially along the main roads thanks to the addition of national multiplexes.

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WorldDAB Adds Inovonics
08.01.2018 - WorldDAB News - United States United States
Inovonics is the most recent member of the WorldDAB organization, the company announced Thursday...

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Community radio to launch on DAB in Norwich
08.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Zack FM is based in the middle of the Forest Heath area of Suffolk. Within its total survey area (TSA) the station covers three RAF bases and says it has a large number of American listeners from the USAF personnel stationed there....

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UK government helping local radio switch to digital
05.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has launched a consultation on how best to develop a licensing process to help create a UK-wide network of DAB multiplexes, for use by about 400 local radio stations that still broadcast on analogue technology. The government is planning to create a new, community radio-focused option – dubbed the C-DSP – that offers a significantly more streamlined application and approval process. Stations holding a C-DSP licence would be eligible for funding from the Community Radio Fund and would also have access to small-scale multiplex capacity that has been ring-fenced for use by community stations.

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Digital progress at the forefront for Australian radio industry
05.01.2018 - Australia Australia
Radioinfo founding editor Steve Ahern writes on the digital direction taken by the automotive industry in Australia to embrace DAB+ digital radio, and the key issues facing the market going into 2018 as it continues its path to innovate.

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Inovonics Joins WorldDAB
05.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Inovonics is the most recent member of the WorldDAB organisation. The company, which recently launched the INOmini 660 DAB/DAB+ monitor/receiver and the INOmini 662 DAB/DAB+ SiteStreamer, joins the digital radio forum, whose membership includes public and commercial broadcasters, network providers, receiver, chip and car manufacturers.

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Best DAB car radio adaptors: 2018 group test
04.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Want to fit a DAB digital radio into an older car? We've tested eight popular DAB adaptors to establish the best.

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Small Scale DAB radio consultation launched
04.01.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
A consultation with the aim of including community radio stations on the DAB platform has been launched today by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. The Government will now consult on the best approach for a licensing process that is appropriate for small-scale DAB radio multiplexes, with the aim of having a new licensing arrangements in place by the end of the year. The consultation will run for 8 weeks, and closes on the 28 February 2018.

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VQ launch six new contemporary colours
04.01.2018 - VQ - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Award winning British audio brand VQ are pleased to announce an expansion to the colour range of their Retro Mini DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio & Bluetooth speaker to include six new contemporary shades, including Dark Grey, Electric Blue, Electric Pink, Mint, Navy and Light Grey.

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Review: BMW X3
04.01.2018 - BMW AG WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The entry-level SE model gets 18in alloy wheels, cruise control, roof rails, twin exhausts, tri-zone climate control, satellite navigation and a DAB radio.

(ContractHireAndLeasing.com) Read more