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Sumatronic has launched the first Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) repeater to comply with regulations set out by Swiss telecoms watchdog Bakom. The software engineering company is aiming the product chiefly at retailers with poor DAB radio reception because their premises have metal shutters, or are in a basement or large complex. The equipment includes a roof mast and reception antenna in the shop.

Whether construction site or a garden party, the powerful sound of the Sangean U-4 DAB + BT always prevails. But this powerhouse offers more than just FM reception: With Digital Radio DAB+ more noise-free radio programs are available.

Silicon Labs (SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal ICs, introduced the industry's most advanced automotive tuner IC family designed to deliver best-in-class AM/FM and HD Radio/DAB/DMB digital radio performance.

The state-owned broadcasting signal distributor Sentech will test digital radio technologies from October, a move that will open the airwaves to more radio stations and improved audio quality.

As part of the ‘EWF Projekt Bayern’ (Emergency Warning Functionality) a trial will be run on digital radio in Channel 12D, on Tuesday August 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This trial is aimed at improving the functionality of the EWF system.

Digital radio in Poland will increase coverage and launch new radio stations. The Polish Radio's switch to digital broadcasting is planned in another six cities in October. As a result, digital radio should be available to 30 percent of Poles by the end of the year.

Technology that provides DAB reception in a car with FM radio is here. - There are two solutions: You can insert a DAB adapter or replace the entire radio. Today there are about 15 different adapters for sale in Norway, and a myriad of different types of car radio, says Jarle Ruud, Marketing Manager at Digital radio Norway AS.

Nominations are open for the WorldDMB Award for Outstanding Service, which is presented annually to an individual known for efforts in the promotion and rollout of DAB in memory of Per Erik Selemark. Glyn Jones of Arqiva was the winner in 2013.

Pure has announced the launch of its new Evoke D2 and D4 Mio range of digital radios, and we're looking for that reputation for superb products to continue with these two models.

“Without the success of DAB there will be no FM shutdown; conversely, without a definite FM shutdown date, there can be no success for DAB.” That is the basic conclusion of a new report on DAB and FM in Switzerland.