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Digital Radio Increases Its Frequency In The Audi Range
19.03.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
From the A1 premium subcompact hatchback upwards, most 2014 Model Year Audi models will be factory equipped to tune in to Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB).

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Audi switches on to digital radio
19.03.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Already factory fitted to A8 models, digital radio reception is to become standard across most Audi ranges for the 2014 model year.

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Digital radio expands its presence in the Audi range
19.03.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Following the ratification of a local digital radio coverage agreement between the Government, the BBC and commercial radio broadcasters in 2012, the reach of digital radio coverage has expanded to such an extent that the service has now become a valuable addition to the Audi standard specification. A programme of local transmitter builds is currently underway, giving listeners local stations on DAB digital radio for the first time, with a total of 14 new transmitters to be built by 2015.

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Audi rolls out DAB Digital Switchover
19.03.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
A programme of local transmitter builds is currently underway, giving listeners local stations on DAB digital radio for the first time, with a total of 14 new transmitters to be built by 2015. Commenting on the upgrade, Director of Audi UK Martin Sander said: "Quite ...

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DAB+ the future of radio: RadioDays 2013
19.03.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
DAB / DAB+ is the future of digital radio in Europe, enabling broadcasters to provide innovative radio that will remain relevant in the digital era, according to speakers at RadioDays 2013.

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Audi Announces Digital Radio Will Be Standard on All Cars
19.03.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quite simply, digital radio improves the ownership experience for our customers, not only in terms of the enhanced clarity and strength of its signal, but also the breadth of station choice and the degree of detail in the information it provides. Our premium in-car audio systems, and especially our outstanding BOSE and Bang & Olufsen upgrades, richly deserve digital broadcast quality, and I am delighted that we can now offer it as standard in the majority of models,” said Director of Audi UK Martin Sande.

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Industry leaders at Radiodays Europe unanimous that DAB+ is the future of radio
19.03.2013 - WorldDAB News - Germany Germany
Industry leaders were unanimous at this year’s Radiodays Europe that DAB+ is the future of digital radio in Europe, enabling broadcasters to provide innovative radio that will remain relevant in the digital era.

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Audi latest to get DAB as standard
19.03.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nearly all Audi cars will be fitted with DAB radio as standard as the digital switch over draws near, the brand has announced.

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Factum and Norkring Belgium sign an agreement to consolidate further DAB in Belgium
18.03.2013 - Belgium Belgium
Factum and Norkring Belgium signed a contract to ensure the further operation of the existing digital radio network while establishing the basis for future DAB+ extension in Belgium.

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Ofcom Announces New Spectrum Pricing for Digital
18.03.2013 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
First, it examines whether there should be charges for national digital terrestrial TV, local TV and digital audio broadcasting, in order to preserve “optimal use of radio spectrum,” according to 4-Traders.com.

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