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Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce TI 2018

02.03.2018 - France

This special series features a rich endowment, which includes the Alfa Connect 3D multimedia system with 8.8-inch screen and DAB digital radio.

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Radiodays Europe 2018 - preview

01.03.2018 - France

What do the data tell us about how people now consume audio and radio? In a different media landscape, does radio still play an important role in people's lives? The conference "Digital strategies for radio - what the research says" will answer these questions.

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Large grant to boost digital radio in Norway

01.03.2018 - Norway

The Norwegian Media Authority has distributed NOK19.5m to support local radio and video services in 2018, with half of that amount invested to support the digitisation of local radio to DAB+.

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UK pricing and specification announced for new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

01.03.2018 - Mercedes-Benz Group AG WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom

Also debuting in the new Sprinter is MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience is fitted as standard in conjunction with a 7-inch touch screen; with steering wheel touch pads, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB-in, Media Interface and finally DAB radio for the first time in a Sprinter.

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rbb to begin new DAB+ transmitter in Berlin and Brandenburg

01.03.2018 - Germany

The broadcasting company Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb) will begin operating a new transmitter on Scholzplatz on March 1. The commissioning of two further DAB+ transmitters in Brandenburg will take place on March 27, 2018 in Calau and Casekow.

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2018 Mahindra XUV500

01.03.2018 - Australia

Standard equipment in the entry-level W6 variant includes seven seats, Isofix child seat mounts for all three seats in the second row, rear parking sensors, a 6.0-inch LCD infotainment system with DAB+ digital radio.

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British community station Witney Radio to apply for DAB licence by end of 2018

28.02.2018 - United Kingdom

Oxfordshire community radio station Witney Radio has expressed an interest to trial DAB, having witnessed the success of small-scale DAB trials across the UK.

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KRRiT aims to boost DAB+ in Poland

28.02.2018 - National Broadcasting Council of Poland (KRRiT) WorldDAB Member - Poland

The Polish Broadcasting and Television Council (KRRiT) has proposed it would like to temporarily reduce DAB+ licence costs for private broacasters to address the lack of available FM frequencies in Polish cities. Through a public hearing, KRRiT is calling on participants to comment on its new pricing policy by March 18.

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UK community station Witney radio aims to go digital with DAB

28.02.2018 - United Kingdom

Oxfordshire community radio station Witney Radio has expressed an interest to trial DAB, having witnessed the success of small-scale DAB trials across the UK.

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