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Digital radio growth in major markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific
19.09.2016 - WorldDAB News - France France
Nearly 50 million receivers were sold through the major countries, Germany, Denmark, France, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland and Australia (48232000). In France, 292,000 DAB+ receivers have been sold into the distribution network.

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BBC Radio Cymru pop-up station to mark 40th birthday
19.09.2016 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
A pop-up digital radio station, set up to air in the run-up to BBC Radio Cymru's 40th birthday, will launch on Monday. Radio Cymru Mwy will be available for 15 weeks on weekday mornings.

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The new Toyota GT86 is here
16.09.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Standard 'GT86' equipment includes cruise control, aluminium pedals, DAB digital radio and keyless go. The 'GT86 Pro' adds heated seats and the spoiler.

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Ruark Audio R2 Mk3
16.09.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The R2 follows the same design cues as the R4, but it sheds the latter's CD drive and adds Spotify connect support which, in addition to its AM, FM, DAB, Internet Radio, Bluetooth aptX and USB playback, means that it's a very well connected speaker indeed.

(TechRadar) Read more


Update from World DAB on global status of DAB
16.09.2016 - WorldDAB News - Netherlands Netherlands
World DAB has released an infographic with the latest sales of DAB/DAB + radios and data coverage of DAB/DAB+ in Europe and Australia. Until the 2nd quarter of this year nearly 50 million DAB/ DAB+ receivers were sold in the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Norway, France, Italy, UK, Switzerland and Australia.

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Mazda MX-5 Icon review
15.09.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Standard kit includes climate control, a 7.0in colour touchscreen, sat-nav, Bluetooth, a digital radio, two USB inputs, LED headlights and a leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel.

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WorldDAB Q2 report on DAB coverage, receiver penetration for Europe and APAC
15.09.2016 - WorldDAB News - United Kingdom United Kingdom
WorldDAB has released its latest figures on sales and DAB coverage for key markets in Europe and Asia Pacific for the end of Q2 2016. The statistics include road and overall population coverage, receiver sales, household penetration and, for the first time, the number of national stations on DAB/DAB+ as compared to FM.

(Radio Magazine) Read more


Netherlands: 439,000 DAB+ receivers sold
15.09.2016 - WorldDAB News - Netherlands Netherlands
The Netherlands has already sold 439,000 DAB+ radios this year, according to figures from WorldDAB. The number of cars with DAB+ radio on board has increased dramatically. In 2015 there were 77 144 units sold. In comparison to the year before where only 22,800 were sold. The Netherlands can be seen to have the fastest growth of DAB+ across the world.

(Radio.NL) Read more


Breaking down the analogue barrier
15.09.2016 - WorldDAB News - United Kingdom United Kingdom
WorldDAB's IBC session “Looking to radio’s digital future — digital switchover progress and plans” offered testimonials from various countries transitioning to DAB digital radio about the current market situation and progress. Patrick Hannon, President of WorldDAB, introduced the discussion showing highlights from the recently published WorldDAB second quarter 2016 report.

(Radio World) Read more


50 million digital receivers sold in major markets
15.09.2016 - WorldDAB News - France France
WorldDAB publishes its latest market figures, revealing that 50 million receivers have been sold in the major markets across the world. Other statistics include coverage mobility (main road network) and the overall population coverage, sales of receivers, the penetration rate in homes and, for the first time, the number of national stations available on DAB/DAB + made in relation to those available on the FM band.

(La Letrre Pro) Read more