14.08.2018
Fraunhofer IIS WorldDAB Member

Fraunhofer updates DAB+ software library

With its DAB+ software library, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS offers a software defined radio solution that enables the implementation of digital radios with DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) functionality. The update to the established library uses efficient spur suppression technology to significantly improve the quality of digital radio reception, and enhances the reception sensitivity of radio receivers, and extends the range of coverage for broadcasters and increases the number of channels that can be received in vehicles.

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14.08.2018
Viaplay Group WorldDAB Member, Digitalradio Norge AS

DAB+ in Norway: Increasing numbers of listeners in the first half of the year

The head of Norwegian private radio station P4 Kenneth Andresen alongside Digital Radio Norway have hailed increasing DAB+ listening figures. "If we look at the second quarter, a total of 1,149,000 Norwegians heard the program P4 daily. A year ago, so with VHF, there were only 1,011,000. Last year our listeners listened to our programs for an average of 73 minutes a day. This year, the number will rise to 79 minutes," says P4 Manager Andresen.

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13.08.2018

New Mini Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 RF

Sat-nav, DAB radio and Bluetooth are standard, along with a well-positioned 7.0in screen, but there's no smartphone mirroring. Like the Mini's system, the infotainment can be operated in two ways: via the touchscreen or the rotary dial controller and shortcut buttons by the gearlever.

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12.08.2018

Keysight U8903B precision 2-channel audio analysers

The Keysight U8903B audio analysers are ideal for testing broadcast studio audio for television, radio, DAB and recording studios. Performing both spectrum analysis and network analysis, the audio analysers allow full end-to-end system characterisation from microphone/line input to broadcast output.

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12.08.2018

2019 Kia Optima GT

It’s not short on features, which include: adaptive/auto-levelling front lighting, LEDs front and rear, smart key with button start, eight-way powered front seats with comfort access, leather ‘appointed’ trim, seat and steering wheel heating, hands-free exterior boot release, cruise control, reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, an auto demister, electric folding mirrors, 8.0-inch LCD touchscreen infotainment with proprietary sat-nav, DAB+ reception.

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11.08.2018

Blaupunkt at IFA 2018

Brands include PVA 100, PDB100, PRB100, PIB 100 and KRC 40.

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10.08.2018
Inovonics Inc.
United States United States

Ben Barber, Inovonics: DAB+ is a significant technology trend

As more and more DAB+ licenses are granted around the globe, we are seeing a sharp increase in rolling out a viable DAB+ monitoring system. Also, this past year Inovonics joined WorldDAB, which is a wealth of information for what countries are doing with regards to DAB.

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10.08.2018
Xperi Corporation WorldDAB Member

Xperi announces DTS Connected Radio to launch with global automotive brand in 2019

Xperi is pleased to announce that its DTS Connected Radio technology is being integrated into the cars of a major global automotive brand and is planned for commercial launch next year. This commercial launch reflects the joint effort between DTS and a leading tier one supplier to integrate this next generation radio technology.

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10.08.2018

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2018

The infotainment system is one of the best in class and with DAB+ radio, Apple Carplay and Android Auto Connectivity it has the latest connectivity.

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10.08.2018

Lincs FM creates 1940s radio station on DAB

Broadcasting on DAB across Lincolnshire and Newark, Lincs FM 1940s will be how the station might have sounded, had it been around back then. The three-day pop-up radio station will be on air to coincide with Lincoln's big 1940s Weekend.

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