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HybridRadio app available
24.10.2016 - Institut für Rundfunktechnik (IRT) - Germany Germany
IRT's HybridRadio app is now available on the Google Play Store for the LG Stylus 2 DAB+ smartphone with many hybrid radio features such as Radio-EPG, Radio-DNS, slide shows and radio texts. The app also offers other functions such as service following for automated switching between radio and Internet reception and the linking of radio programmes with accompanying podcasts.

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Kia Niro 2 1.6 GDI
23.10.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The model comes with cruise control, stability control, air-con, alloy wheel and electric windows and door mirrors, LED daytime running lights, DAB radio and computer.

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Melbourne's 1116SEN launches new digital radio station Classic Rock
23.10.2016 - Australia Australia
Melbourne sports radio station 1116 SEN is diving into the classic rock space with the launch of a new digital radio station.

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Sangean WF-30
21.10.2016 - Spain Spain
The WF-30 is compatible with digital radio via DAB+ and the radio via the Internet. Thanks to the mobile application UNDOK , freely available operating system for phones with Android or iOS , the user can access a wide range of radio stations worldwide through the Internet.

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Listen to musicals 24/7 with Encore Radio
21.10.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Encore Radio is a brand new 24-hour 7-day-a-week radio station playing hits from musicals and films that is available via DAB. The station is backed by major radio group UKRD.

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Best DAB car radio adapters: 2016 group test
20.10.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
DAB frequencies allow for more radio stations, with better sound quality and more information on artists, song titles and even news headlines. Most new cars already have DAB, but this isn’t always the case on older models. The good news is there’s a host of DAB adapters available to convert your FM radio to the digital age.

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New Ford Territiry Titamium released
20.10.2016 - Russian Federation Russian Federation
The new machine is equipped with a modern digital radio, which is also controlled via the touch screen. For better radio reception system has a DAB+ reciever, which is located in a small antenna located on the roof.

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Future-proof new car buying: these models offer DAB+
20.10.2016 - Germany Germany
With a DAB+ car radio new vehicles are future-proof. About one in ten models on the German car market is already equipped with a factory DAB+ enabled device, for over half of all models, it is available as an option. New car buyers are advised to check carefully before buying to equip their car with a digital radio.

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NRK offers users instant chat if they have questions about DAB
20.10.2016 - Norway Norway
NRK has begun offering listeners an option to chat live with a radio advisor if they have any questions about DAB and the upcoming digital switchover. The service is free of charge.

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Digital radio panel at Medientage Munich
19.10.2016 - Germany Germany
A panel during the event will explore ways Germany can successfully embrace DAB+. The panel will include representatives from Digital Radio NL, WorldDAB, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Offcom Switzerland, Bauer Media UK & Digital Radio Deutschland.

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