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Results published today in the Funkanalyse Bavaria 2013 show that 8.9 percent of the Bavarian population (992,000 persons aged 10 years) now have at least a DAB receiver (14 years: 8.8 percent).

BLM President said local broadcasting is fit for the future. This is demonstrated through good results from research into radio in Bavaria which show local radio programs and Antenne Bayern have achieved the best result in its history.

Pioneer has launched a cash back incentive for anyone who buys one of four models (AVH-X3500DAB, AVIC-F950DAB, DEH-X6500DAB, DEH-X8500DAB).

The Minister for Culture, Communications and the Creative Industries met with radio broadcasters at a “Go Digital” reception in the House of Commons and confirmed that significant progress had been made in the transition to digital radio in the UK. Vaizey confirmed that the Government will announce their decision on a future radio switchover at the end of the year and hailed the positive progress in terms of consumers, cars and coverage.

About 450,000 extra homes will be able to listen to local digital radio with plans to switch on new transmitters this summer.

Plans to turn on extra DAB transmitters in Wales have been discussed today at a meeting with Welsh Assembly Members hosted by Lesley Griffiths AM. The Minister for Local Government and Government Business announced that local DAB digital radio coverage is set to be expanded across Wales during the next year if proposals are approved.

Moving from analogue to digital matters because it means a better signal, greater choice of stations, more interactivity for the listener and lower costs for the broadcasters.

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Parliamentarians heard today from Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and the Creative Industries and leading radio broadcasters, that the future for radio in the UK is digital. At a “Go Digital” reception in the House of Commons, Minister Ed Vaizey confirmed that the Government Digital Radio Action Plan has now been completed, and that significant progress had been made in the transition to digital radio in the UK. The Minister confirmed that Government will announce their decision on a future radio switchover at the end of the year and hailed the positive progress in terms of consumers, cars and coverage.

Marantz Melody has expanded its range of audio products also taking into account DAB + / DAB.