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hitradio.rt1 now available digitally
08.07.2012 - Germany
The FM station hitradio.rt1 from Augsburg is now available via digital radio (DAB) in the region to receive. The broadcaster is also using his station rt1 in the mix throughout Bavaria on digital radio broadcasting.
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DAB defenders say Vaizey's MOU actually a big step forward
06.07.2012 - United Kingdom
DAB, and the bid to phase out FM, for mainstream stations at least, has proven controversial in the radio industry, with some players pushing for a speedy move to digital (if only to avoid the expense of having to broadcast on both FM and DAB), while others ...
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Key 103 and Digital Radio UK help Manchester tune into digital
06.07.2012 - United Kingdom
Bauer Radio’s Key 103 and Digital Radio UK yesterday marked Manchester Digital Day by switching on a brand new digital signal that sees over 100,000 households now able to receive all of the local digital radio services for the first time.
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Sharaf tunes in for Pure sales
06.07.2012 - Pure - United Arab Emirates
Wireless music and digital radio systems vendor Pure has launched its products in the UAE, signing up Sharaf Electronics to serve as its in-country distribution partner. Pure products will initially be sold through Sharaf DG retail outlets in the UAE.
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ABC Allocates Commentary Roles for London Olympics as it Prepares for ...
06.07.2012 - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) WorldDAB Member - Australia
Twelve commentators will be travelling to London to provide more than 200 hours of radio coverage across the 16 days.
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UK Radio Industry, Government Pledge £21 million to Local Dab
06.07.2012 - United Kingdom
Radio World Commercial and public broadcasters along with the government agree to invest in the future of DAB.
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Norway PT, MT to issue local digital radio permits and concessions
06.07.2012 - Norway
The Norwegian telecoms regulator PT said it and the media regulator MT will allocate frequency permits and concessions for trial operations of digital local radio stations in a nationwide frequency block.
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From now on DAB + Radio Fantasy
05.07.2012 - Bayern Digital Radio GmbH - Germany
The local digital radio offering in Augsburg has grown. The so far only via VHF radio to air program on Fantasy is now available to receive DAB +. At the same time joined Fantasy News from DAB to DAB +.
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Neckermann possible Machts
05.07.2012 - Bayern Digital Radio GmbH - Germany
The online shop Neckermann now offers digital radio receiver from the company Sailor, including the car radio adapter SA -260 (uro € 119.90) and the pocket radio SA -98 (uro € 79.99).
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Portable DAB / FM radio in your pocket
05.07.2012 - Bayern Digital Radio GmbH - Germany
The Dual Pocket DAB Radio 2 is a portable DAB / FM receiver for a RRP of € 79.99. The only 30 grams, the receiver has a built-in battery of the computer via the supplied USB charging cable can be charged. As a receiving antenna, use the included earphones.
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