16.04.2014
Ferrari future proof its used fleet
We still don't know exactly when analogue signals will be switched off. One thing is for sure: it's definitely going to happen, and suddenly, the vast majority of cars will have completely redundant radios. You're going to need a DAB receiver if you want to carry on listening to Chris Evans on the morning commute.
(Pistonheads.com) Read more
15.04.2014
Europe's digital future
Participants in the 6th Poznan Media Expo had no doubts as to the necessity and inevitability of completing the digitalization process of European broadcasting media.
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14.04.2014
DAB+ could be introduced on Digital 2 multiplex
DAB+ in the UK becomes more likely as Ofcom consults over Code changes. Ofcom is consulting over a revised Digital Radio Technical Code, which could pave the way for DAB+ to be implemented in the UK. The proposed new Digital 2 multiplex could contain a mix of original DAB and DAB+ services.
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14.04.2014
Over 45% of new cars with DAB
Following the news last week that new vehicle sales in March were the highest for a decade, new figures have been released from CAP and the SMMT which show that in Q1 2014, 45.2% of new cars came with DAB digital radio as standard, up from 42.8% in Q4 2013.
14.04.2014
45 Percent of UK New Cars Come with DAB as Standard Equipment
New car sales throughout the U.K. in March were the highest in 10 years, and information released by CAP and the SMMT show that in the first quarter of this year that 45.2 percent of new vehicles came with DAB radios as standard equipment.
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12.04.2014
World's Most Integrated Digital Radio Chip
Frontier Silicon is previewing Kino 4, its next generation digital radio chip, at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (13-16th April, 2014).
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11.04.2014
45% of Norwegians tune-in to digital radio
Digital listening has grown significantly in the last quarter in Norway with 45% of all daily radio listeners tuning in via a digital platform.
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11.04.2014
Norway is well ahead in the world
On Monday 7 April a delegation from Thailand’s radio and government visited NRK. They visited in order to see how things are done in the first country to officially announce that it will switch off FM. FM switch off could happen as early as 2017 as long as certain coverage and listening requirements are met. Thailand is also on the road to digitizing its radio industry and started on the process about a year ago.
(Kampanje) Read more
11.04.2014
Thai radio delegation visits Norway to learn about digital radio
Thai authorities have visited Oslo to gain more knowledge about how Norway is planning the transition from FM to digital broadcasting.
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11.04.2014
Skoda to launch fleet-specific trim level
Skoda is to become the latest manufacturer offering a corporate-specific trim level, following on from the likes of Vauxhall's Tech Line editions of cars with lower P11D prices but still offering the levels of specification valued by business car drivers, such as satnav and DAB radio.
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