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Kessler Report (English Version)
27.05.2011 - France
Terrestrial Digital Radio (TDR) is a project which arouses an almost militant enthusiasm, particularly among leaders of certain associations, which is rather reminiscent of the enthusiasm about independent local radio or, on the other hand, serious scepticism. Ever since the idea has been around, there has been continuing debate. But instead of subsiding and allowing a consensus to emerge, this debate has revealed increasingly pronounced divisions and ever-growing tensions.
Digital radio demonstration launches in France
27.05.2011 - VDL - France
Yesterday saw the launch of the digital radio project, RNT Lyon, in Lyon, France. At a press conference organised by the project leader, VDL, over 50 journalists joined the RNT Lyon partners to officially announce the launch of digital radio in Lyon. Radio listeners in the Lyon area can now tune in to 15 new stations on digital offering a variety of programme types.
Norwegian proposal on the digitization of radio
26.05.2011 - Norway
On 4 February 2011 The Norwegian Ministry of Culture presented a report on the digitization of radio to the Storting (the Norwegian national assembly)1. The report determines the conditions that must be met and a target date for switch-off of FM radio-services.
BMW announces digital radio in cars from May 2011
19.05.2011 - BMW AG WorldDAB Member - Australia
BMW Australia has announced that it would be the first manufacturer in Australia to offer DAB+ as an option, with availability on 5 Series and 7 Series from May, and the new 6 Series upon launch.
Leading international digital radio chipmaker to speak at automotive workshop
19.05.2011 - Frontier Smart Technologies WorldDAB Member - Australia
Anthony Sethill, chief executive and founder of Frontier Silicon, the world’s leading supplier of module and software for digital radios will speak at Commercial Radio Australia’s (CRA) upcoming automotive workshops in Sydney and Melbourne.
Digital terrestrial radio will be relaunched in Hungary - Antenna Hungária contracted for the DAB+ transmission of NeoFM program
16.05.2011 - Hungary
The DAB+ service will be relaunched in Hungary thanks to the long-term commercial contract between Antenna Hungária Group and FM1 Zrt. Based on this landmark agreement, NeoFM, the nationwide commercial radio channel will appear on the digital terrestrial radio platform as of June 1, 2011.
Leading international digital radio chipmaker to speak at automotive workshop
12.05.2011 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia
Anthony Sethill, chief executive and founder of Frontier Silicon, the world’s leading supplier of module and software for digital radios will speak at Commercial Radio Australia’s (CRA) upcoming automotive workshops in Sydney and Melbourne.
RAJAR Data Release - Quarter 1, 2011
11.05.2011 - United Kingdom
As ever, DAB radio retains its position as the most popular device when it comes to listening to digital radio, accounting for 63.1% of all digital hours, however listening via DTV (digital television) and more particularly internet, ...
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Enspert plans July release for 8.9-inch Android Honeycomb tablet
10.05.2011 - Glovane Co., Ltd WorldDAB Member - South Korea
Enspert's 8.9-inch device has a WSVGA (1024 x 600) touchscreen, a dual-core processor (maybe Nvidia's Tegra 2), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, a T-DMB tuner, and comes in an ultra-slim form factor. The tablet's price tag has not been announced.
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