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IBC exhibitor viewpoint: Carlo Perotta, Aldena
06.09.2017 - Italy Italy
Carlo Perotta, Sales Manager for Aldena speaks to Radio World about what products Aldena will be showing at IBC2017 and technology trends.

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Spin Cycle: DAB+ station ratings
06.09.2017 - Australia Australia
NOVA Entertainment's Coles Radio again has more listeners than any other commercial DAB+ station according to the GfK DAB+ Digital Radio Report released today. Coles Radio has 181,000 listeners across four cities, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

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50 historic moments for BBC Radio 1's 50th
06.09.2017 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
This month we celebrate the 1967 launch of BBC Radio 1 (amongst other networks), so here are 50 of the biggest moments in Radio 1's 50-year history. Don't forget to listen to Radio 1 Vintage from September 30th on DAB and online.

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"DSO" or transition to digital
05.09.2017 - WorldDAB News - France France
Several European countries are revisiting their long-term plans for broadcasting, including potential digital switching (DSO) scenarios. In Europe and in 2017, Norway is the first country to operate a "DSO". Switzerland is preparing for a "DSO" between 2020 and 2024.

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Digital Radio Day podcast - IFA
05.09.2017 - Germany Germany
In the current issue of the RADIOSZENE podcast there are current interviews of the digital radio day 2017 in Berlin between Oskar Vitlif, Carsten Zorger and Martin Deitenbeck. This includes, among other things, the regional digital radio projects in Freiberg and Leipzig, as well as challenges in the implementation of mobile reception options by DAB+.

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VPRT calls for a fair transition to digital radio
05.09.2017 - Germany Germany
At a meeting of the Association of the German Association of Private Broadcasting and Telemedia Service (VPRT), the Department of Radio and Audio Services in the Association of Private Broadcasting and Telemedia Service (VPRT) unanimously adopted and presented the requirements for a transition to digital terrestrial radio coverage. In the "four-point plan", the association is committed to supporting the digital transition to DAB+ if it is designed to be fair and to the economic needs of the private radio.

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VPRT's 4 point plan for switching from FM to DAB+
05.09.2017 - Germany Germany
In a meeting today, the Department of Radio and Audio Services in the Association of Private Broadcasting and Telemedia Services (VPRT) unanimously adopted and presented the requirements for a transition to the digital terrestrial radio future at the Association's annual meeting in Berlin. In the "four-point plan", the association is committed to supporting the digital transition to DAB+ if it is designed to be fair and to the economic needs of the private radio.

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Kia Picanto 2
05.09.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The top-of-the-range 3 spec is equipped with 15in alloys, autonomous emergency braking, door mounted LED indicators, electric folding mirrors, seven-inch touchscreen satnav with DAB, six-speaker audio system and rear parking camera.

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WorldDAB, EBU welcome Euro DAB receiver standard
05.09.2017 - WorldDAB News - Germany Germany
WorldDAB and the European Broadcasting Union announced during IFA in Berlin their support for the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Euro standard, which has been agreed as the minimum specification for DAB digital radio receivers across Europe.

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Roberts R100
05.09.2017 - Roberts Radio Limited - United Kingdom United Kingdom
You can set up to 120 station presets in all – split equally between internet radio, DAB, and FM – and take a modicum of control over the radio’s overall sound sound using the R100’s various EQ settings.

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