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Frontier Silicon’s Venus Colour reference platform has become the first DAB digital radio to receive Digital Radio UK’s new European-ready Digital Tick. The new European specification requires receivers to display a full range of Latin-based scripts and receive signals across 38 Band III channels (previously performance was only tested against the 12 channels used in the UK).

From the 1st September, Schwarzwald Radio will be available throughout Germany via DAB+

The German radio industry is currently working on a two-step process on the introduction of DAB+, with the first step being an expansion phase, then followed by migration. During the expansion phase, FM and DAB+ will broadcast simultaneously until a concrete proposal for the eventual shutdown of FM can be put into place.

A pop-up digital radio station will launch in September in the run up to BBC Radio Cymru's 40th birthday. Radio Cymru Mwy is due to run for 15 weeks from 19 September and broadcast every weekday morning.

South Tyrol has become the first region in Italy to broadcast DAB+ in tunnels. 12 tunnels in the Bolzano province are now equipped with DAB so listeners can enjoy 70 DAB+ stations uninterrupted while driving.

The infotainment system includes an 8.0in touchscreen with sat-nav and a DAB radio, which is fast, responsive and easy to use.

UK digital radio manufacturer Pure has announced the Elan E3, a mid-price table-top DAB+ receiver which is the first at this price to include a color screen. This is the first time that a SlideShow-capable digital radio receiver has been available for under £50 and may stimulate UK broadcasters' interest in SlideShow functionality.

5 years ago Germany was given the go-ahead for radio to be broadcast via DAB+, giving listeners a greater variety of content. Willi Schreiner, Managing Director of DRD Digital Radio GmbH Germany said "DAB+ will replace FM, as a foundation for radio in the digital age."

DAB+ offers a way for the Bauer Media Group to expand its radio business in Germany. According to Bauer Group CEO Andreas Schoo, DAB+ gives new impetus to the radio landscape, and with declining TV audiences, radio provides an effective alternative for advertisers.

Entry-level models come with DAB radio, sat-nav, alloy wheels, automatic wipers, Bluetooth, climate control, LED daytime running lights and cruise control.