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Europe in a different light: Euradio will arrive on DAB this autumn
18.04.2017 - France
A national Euradio programme that focuses on debating major European issues and promoting the cultural and linguistic diversity of Europe, will be taking over from Euradionantes this autumn on the digital DAB frequencies in Lille, Lyon and Strasbourg. The move takes advantage of the opportunity presented by DAB radio in France to create a national medium for offering European editorial related local news.
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How the BBC runs a radio station that only lasts four days
18.04.2017 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
BBC Radio 2 operated a pop-up radio station for just four days, called “BBC Radio 2 Country” to coincide with the UK’s biggest country music festival. The station was carried on the BBC’s national DAB digital radio multiplex. By careful planning, the BBC was able to “borrow” a certain amount of bitrate from its other radio stations, and use that bitrate to add the pop-up station as an additional service.
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More DAB+ listeners for Sunshine live
18.04.2017 - Germany
German electronic dance music station "Sunshine live'" is benefiting from DAB+ after switching off a number of FM frequencies last year. More of their listeners are now receiving this station from the national broadcaster via DAB+
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ARD to help digital radio to success with new DAB+ logo
18.04.2017 - Germany
The digital radio standard DAB+ has received a new logo and branding in Germany. Creative agency Scholz & Friends partnered with ARD for the rebranding which has recently been launched, with a nationwide marketing campaign to follow, starting on 2 May 2017.
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2017 Ford Mondeo
18.04.2017 - Australia
The usual Mondeo kit remains intact including the well-implemented SYNC3 with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB digital radio and apps like Spotify and Pandora on an 8.0-inch screen.
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Albrecht audio with hybrid radio diversity
18.04.2017 - Germany
The latest stereo radio from Albrecht Audio combines all reception possibilities at stations via DAB +, Internet as well as FM in a retro-designed housing. Music streaming via DLNA home networking and Bluetooth connection included.
DAB+ in the Netherlands
17.04.2017 - Netherlands
DAB+ digital radio is growing steadily in the Netherlands. According to figures recently released by WorldDAB, 581,000 DAB digital radio receivers have now been sold in the Netherlands. The country currently has two national multiplexes - one with public stations, the other private stations - and 11 regional multiplexes broadcasting both public and private radio stations.
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Germany's federal government working to promote digital radio
17.04.2017 - Germany
Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi) is working to promote digital radio services by mandating certain features in new radios. Their draft recommendation recommends that high-quality radio receivers may only be sold if they are suitable for the reception of digital signals.
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Over to DAB at the cabin
16.04.2017 - Norway
Just after Easter, NRK, P4 and Radio Norway conclude their broadcasts on the FM network across most of Norway. Currently, there are many older FM radios in Norwegian cabins, but the vast majority of these cabins are in areas with good DAB coverage. Digitalradio Norway has advised those with cabins to use Easter to check that they are DAB ready.
(Sunnmørsposten) Read more
Renault Clio review – Supermini's full of character
14.04.2017 - United Kingdom
The new Renault Clio Dynamique S Nav dCi 110 comes with sat nav, FM and DAB radio, Bluetooth, USB and AUX, as well as hands-free and fingertip remote control.
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