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Paneda providing DAB+ to United Arab Emirates

02.05.2016 - Paneda WorldDAB Member - United Arab Emirates

Paneda has provided a complete DAB+ head-end system to a major media group in United Arab Emirates. The system has recently been turned on and is on-air with 12 DAB+ services. The system provided by Paneda includes multiplexers, audio encoders as well as content management system and RF monitoring equipment.

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Public service broadcasting in China and Hong Kong #RadioAsia

02.05.2016 - China - Hong Kong

In a Radio Asia conference session about public service broadcasting, a range of speakers discussed the challenges and importance of public sector broadcasting. RTHK Hong Kong, has been developing digital broadcasting on DAB since 2011, and has a mobile app and online services.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe on sale in Australia

01.05.2016 - Australia

This new model comes with a 360 bird’s-eye-view camera, along with active park assist, LED headlights, DAB+ digital radio and satellite navigation.

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Review: LG Stylus DAB+ the smartphone with digital radio

01.05.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - Australia

Great mid-range smartphone at $449 for a 5.7 inch screen with a stylus built in and digital radio for data free radio listening.

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Switzerland completes transition from DAB to DAB+

30.04.2016 - Switzerland

From 15 November 2016, all public broadcasters in Switzerland must transition from DAB to DAB+ and plans to reduce gradually FM distribution from 2020 onwards.

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Peugeot 108 review

29.04.2016 - United Kingdom

Car includes daytime running lights, air con, steering wheel controls, a DAB radio and Bluetooth.

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DAB+ radio phone now available in the UK

29.04.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom

The smartphone was unveiled at the Radiodays Europe event in Paris and has built in Radioplayer technology to automatically switch between DAB and Internet streaming – aka hybrid radio. It costs £219.99 to buy, or free with a £19 a month contract.

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Digital radio is now on air in the province of Cagliari

28.04.2016 - DAB Italia WorldDAB Member - Italy

Club DAB Italia is delighted to announce the first DAB+ transmission to cover the city of Cagliari and the surrounding area. Listeners are able to enjoy 8 national programmes and 8 more all-digital‎ programmes.

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8 new areas in Italy to receive DAB

28.04.2016 - DAB Italia WorldDAB Member - Italy

Italian authorities have granted permission for DAB to be extended to 8 new regions in the centre and south of Italy including major cities like Rome, Naples and Palermo.

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