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Seat Leon Technology Pack: The brightest move you'll ever make

19.02.2013 - United Kingdom

Specified as individual options, LED Headlights, Navigation System and DAB radio would together cost a buyer over £1,900, with the lamps alone a £995 option.

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WorldDMB Releases Update on Digital Radio

19.02.2013 - United Kingdom

According to the report, growth remains strong in Europe and Asia Pacific with global population coverage of the standards at over half a billion. Thailand and Indonesia are currently testing the DAB+ standard, representing the technology’s spread to new markets.

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SEAT slashes price of Leon Technology Pack

19.02.2013 - United Kingdom

Seat Leon now comes with DAB radio as optional for a staggeringly low price.

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Second DAB+ radio network for the French-speaking Switzerland

18.02.2013 - Switzerland

The Western Switzerland receives a second platform for the digital transmission of radio programs. The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) Romandie SA Medias on 12 February 2013 issued the technical approval (radio license) to operate a DAB transmitter network.

SIRTI - Reform of Audiovisual allocate frequencies equally

18.02.2013 - France

Under the bill on the reform of broadcasting, SIRTI pleaded for distribution " equal frequencies in radio "and broadened up to independent operators. It also wants the government clearly positioned on the RNT.

2SER launches LGBTI digital pop-up station

18.02.2013 - Australia

Star Observer Digital is a collaboration between 2SER, The Star Observer and Joy94.9 (Melbourneʼs gay and lesbian community radio station).

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Radio listeners get a Valentine's Day treat

18.02.2013 - United Kingdom

Broadcast Minister Ed Vaizey said: “Boosting local coverage for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire means the excellent range of local DAB digital radio stations can be received by even more listeners, at home and in their car.”

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Digital Radio UK/BBC "endless dove" by RKCR/Y&R

15.02.2013 - United Kingdom

Digital Radio UK, the DAB radio body, and the BBC have launched a music video to coincide with Valentine's Day.

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New DAB Switch-on in UK Adds 1.8M Potential Listeners

15.02.2013 - United Kingdom

Bletchley Park, UK - Feb 14, 2013 - The new DAB radio transmitters for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire are now on the air, meaning 1.8 million listeners in the area can receive local DAB stations for the first time.

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