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An increasing number of vehicle manufacturers are fitting DABs as standard, but the concern for businesses is the potentially negative residual value impact of vehicles lacking digital radios when they are defleeted.

Last Monday, Radio Maria was added to the multiplex on channel 11C making seven radio stations available on DAB+ on the commercial multiplex. Soon Skyradio, Radio Veronica and Sublime FM will be added to the range. In time 18 stations will be made available on DAB+.

The Funkkonzessionärin intends by 2015 to build DAB+ antennas across Switzerland. This platform will enable mainly non-commercial and popular radio stations over the Internet the ability to broadcast services via DAB+.

Standard specification in the MINI Clubvan includes a DAB digital radio, a Thatcham Category 1 alarm, electric front windows, an outside temperature gauge and roof rails.

The Mercedes S-Class now comes with DAB as standard.

The community radio sector is celebrating after the federal government today announced $6 million over the years to enable community digital radio services to stay on air.

The latest developments in the German broadcasting industry can be seen in the recent yearbook publication released by the German Media Authorities and private broadcasters in Germany. In it there is evidence that there has been sustained growth in the number of private radio stations thanks to the increasing digitization of radio programs. There are currently 270 stations available up on the previous year of 255.

Onkyo has announced a value for money iPhone 5 compatible mini Hi-Fi called the CS-255DAB. The new system features Apple certified connectivity for the iPhone 5 as well as older models.

A mass switch-off of community digital radio in Australia has been averted after the federal government made an 11th-hour commitment to provide an extra $6 million to the sector.

The future of community digital radio in Australia has been secured with the Federal Government announcing a multi-million dollar commitment to the service.