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Report: More Than One-third of New Cars in UK Have Digital Radio as Standard

18.04.2013 - United Kingdom

London - Apr 16, 2013 - More than one-third of all new cars sold in the U.K. now come with digital radio as standard feature, according to new 1Q2013 CAP/SMMT data.

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MAX2173 RF to Bits tuner for DAB applications in automobiles

18.04.2013 - United States

Maxim Integrated Products has announced the MAX2173 RF to Bits tuner for digital audio broadcast (DAB) applications in automobiles and other mobile DAB/FM products.

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DAB receiver from Maxim - Electronicsfeed

18.04.2013 - United States

Claimed to be the industry's first RF to Bits DAB/FM tuner, it integrates a radio tuner, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and digital filtering, and uses a digital I2S output to interface directly to digital signal processors (DSPs).

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SMMT - digital radio now standard on 35.4% of new car registrations

17.04.2013 - United Kingdom

More than a third of all new cars are now rolling out of the factory with a digital radio fitted as standard. It is great to see the car industry embracing digital radio and provide drivers with the full range of stations now available.

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SWR Freiburg transmitter-Schönberg on air

17.04.2013 - Germany

Since 8 April 2013 Southwest Broadcasting has been able to broadcast its programs via the transmitter Freiburg-Schönberg via DAB+.

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Tender to digital radio in Thuringia

17.04.2013 - Germany

The Thuringian State Media Authority has published a tender for digital radio.

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Push for expansion of digital radio

17.04.2013 - Australia

IT'S time for the Gold Coast to go digital and not just with TV, according to a local radio station owner. Hans Torv is urging residents to support digital radio's expansion into regional areas as part of a national campaign launched recently.

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Digital radio in UK cars reaching 'tipping point'

17.04.2013 - United Kingdom

Leading vehicle manufacturers have committed to fitting digital radio as standard in growing numbers. In early 2013 100% of new BMW model registrations had digital radio, 81% of new VW models and 73% of new Ford models.

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Competition: Win A Ruark R1 MkII DAB/FM Radio (Worth £179.99)

17.04.2013 - United Kingdom

Ruark Audio is giving one lucky HuffPost UK Lifestyle reader the chance to win a gorgeous R1 MkII DAB/FM radio. ruark. The R1 MkII has the option to be made completely portable thanks to an optional hand-stitched leather carry case and battery pack.

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