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In Austria this November, WorldDAB, made the first steps into that future with a General Assembly which saw over 200 radio experts unite in discussion. A wide array of topics were presented including the continued growth in established markets, updates on emerging markets, new business opportunities, radio receivers, consumer marketing and, especially interesting to us, the ongoing dialogue between DAB and the automotive industry.

“DAB and Creating New Content” discusses the use of DAB to reach new audiences, the challenge of trying something new and the importance of quality content.Moderator for the panel was Sam Bonham. Panelists included Ash Elford from Angel Radio, Christo Grozev from Radio NewCo and Paul Sylvester from Absolute Radio.

The Duster now offers DAB digital radio as standard on all models, while rear parking sensors, part-leather upholstery and new 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels are available as optional extras

The Alliance for Digital Radio welcomes the selection by the French regulator the Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel (CSA) of 96 radio stations in the Lille, Lyon and Strasbourg areas, as a follow-up to the three cities already covered, Paris, Marseille and Nice.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has announced that it will extend permanent DAB+ service to Canberra, Darwin and Hobart. Digital radio was launched in Australia in the capital cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in 2009.

The UK’s Office of Communications has published its seventh annual report on the progress of digital radio in the UK. It is intended to provide an update on the availability, take-up, listening patterns, and attitudes towards digital radio there.

The entry price buys an SZ3 model, which comes as standard with six airbags, air conditioning, DAB radio with Bluetooth, 15in wheels, front electric windows and five seat capacity.

The main specifications of the Tesco DR1404P DAB Radio Purple are 20 preset stations, along with a built-in DAB receiver, a headphone socket, mains and battery powered and just a mono output – making it ideal to have in the kitchen at home.

Paneda has won another contract in Troms in northern Norway. The contract was signed with the road authority “Statens Vegvesen” and covers another 7 tunnels that shall be equipped with DAB coverage with break-in functionality.

Canberra, Darwin and Hobart will be the next in line for permanent DAB+ digital radio services, with commercial radio broadcasters today welcoming the ABC’s announcement that it intends to extend services into the three capital cities. Chief executive officer of industry body, Commercial Radio Australia, Joan Warner said commercial broadcasters were working closely with the ABC and SBS on the regional rollout plans.