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Live traffic information via DAB+
29.08.2013 - Switzerland
In October, Garmin will begin feeding its navigation systems in Germany with highly accurate real-time traffic information, transmitted free of charge via DAB+. This means that owners of models such as the "3D Traffic Live" will receive bundled information from up to 160 different sources, and can map traffic problems to an accuracy of 100 metres. The new Garmin navigation systems will update this information twice as often as the older models.
(Garmin) Read more
DAB+ makes all the difference!
29.08.2013 - Switzerland
Digital radio offers major advances in radio listening – a wide and varied choice of stations, ease of use, top-quality reception, useful additional information in text and picture form, and much more besides! Hear the crystal clear difference between FM and DAB+ for yourself!
(DABplusDigitalradio (Youtube)) Read more
Skoda Rapid Style PLUS introduced with optional DAB
29.08.2013 - United Kingdom
The Skoda Rapid Style PLUS now comes with DAB as optional.
(World Car Fans ) Read more
Not long until Perth's newest station goes live
29.08.2013 - Australia
As the clock ticks down to next week's launch of Triple M in Perth, the station is running its soon-to-be on the air promos.
(Radioinfo (subscription)) Read more
Extension Granted for DAB+ Test Authority in Canberra and Darwin, Australia
29.08.2013 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia
Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) welcomed the decision by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to extend the DAB digital radio trial licenses in Canberra and Darwin for an additional 12 months.
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Media Broadcast to switch its Minden transmitter to DAB+
29.08.2013 - Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany
Media Broadcast is planning to switch its transmitter site in Minden to DAB+ in early September. As a result coverage will be extended along the A2 motorway and reception in the region should be greatly improved.
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Absolutely HOT for Bavaria and Hesse
29.08.2013 - Germany
Absolut Digital GmbH & Co. KG, which run the digital radio stations Absolute Radio and Absolute Relax have expanded its range to include another station called HOT.
(www.bayerndigitalradio.de) Read more
Amendments to French frequency band allocations
28.08.2013 - France
The French government have amended the national allocation of frequency bands for the distribution of terrestrial digital radio broadcast in France.
(http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/) Read more
Canberra and Darwin digital radio trials extended
28.08.2013 - Australia
Digital radio trials in Canberra and Darwin have been extended until August 2014. Without this extension these digital radio trials (and the services provided under them) would have ceased on 31 August 2013.
(Invest in Australia) Read more
Vienna to Conduct DAB+ Tests by Christmas 2013
28.08.2013 - Austria
Vienna - Aug 21, 2013 - DAB+ test transmission is currently slated to begin in the Austrian capital before Christmas 2013, according to Gernot Fischer of the Digital Radio Club of Austria. Two transmitters will operate as a single frequency network, with one transmitting a 10kW signal. This test mode is scheduled to last a year, with the possibility of an extension in to 2015.
(Radio magazine (press release)) Read more