The countdown has begun for the introduction of digital radio in Australia with listeners, broadcasters, advertisers and retailers set to benefit from this world-best radio service in less than 12 months.

Digital radio represents a breakthrough “multi-media experience” - delivering text, images, extra advertising information, crystal-clear sound and bonus-channels. Free to air digital radio services will be on air from 1 January 2009 in specified capital cities.

Australia has adopted the upgraded broadcasting technology (DAB+) which will maximise the use of the spectrum and influence the number and type of services that can be delivered to the listener.

For more information about Digital Audio Broadcasting and Digital Multimedia Broadcasting, click here.

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RadioScape has announced that, following a number of recent contract awards, it has now delivered its 100th DAB Broadcast System for live service transmission. The Company has additionally sold over 40 broadcast and test systems to DAB receiver manufacturers across Europe and Asia building radios for this expanding market.

In China, where RadioScape is already the primary supplier of DAB broadcast systems, the Company has recently expanded its installed base of DAB broadcast and monitoring systems, and is now enabling services in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Yunnan. China’s media ministry, the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television (SARFT), has already endorsed DAB as the industrial standard for digital audio broadcasting in China. DAB transmissions will be a major feature of the 2008 Olympics with 14 services being planned for live transmission during the Games.

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VDL, the manufacturer of DAB/DMB solutions, is again at the forefront of the technology. After its commercial successes in the world and most particularly in Asia with its DAB encoder, VDL follows its development with a high technology by marketing its DAB+ encoders in two versions - hardware and software.

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onTimetek DMBO-1000
The onTimetek DMBO-1000 is a DAB/DMB USB receiver. It includes DAB DLS, slideshow, and Broadcast website. You can also enjoy Timeshift recording function. The package includes onTimetek DMBO-1000 DAB/DMB USB receiver, clip, USB extension cable, and installation CD.

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Boston Acoustics Solo XT
The Boston Acoustics Solo XT's clever design with a rotating control meaning you can go horizontally or vertically, depending on your choice or on the space available. It also includes top notch sound, BassTrac Variable Bass Boost, a large graphic display, dual alarms, a snooze feature that covers the face of the radio and connectivity for your iPod. It is the first compact DAB/FM radio with a clock and control dial that turns, giving you placement flexibility.

Retailing price for Boston Acoustics Solo XT is around £150.

Goodmans GCDR1970DABI
The Goodmans GCDR1970DABI micro system incorporates DAB/FM RDS radio, alarm and iPod docking. It also includes the SD and MMC card slot, line out, video out and remote control.

ONKYO T-405DAB
The ONKYO T-405DAB comes with DAB/FM RDS/AM tuner, station presets, timer, and remote control.

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Send us your answers to the following questions via SMS and the winner with the best entry will walk away with a
TANGENT Trio DAB/FM desktop radio worth $499 sponsored by PAR Audio Pte Ltd.

Here is the question:
True or False? TANGENT Trio DAB/FM desktop radio comes with alarm, snooze, and sleep timer functions. Also, tell us in less than 10 words why you like the TANGENT Trio.

TANGENT Trio DAB/FM desktop radio

Send us your answer now:
Type DR followed by <T or F> plus <your answer in less than 10 words> and SMS to 72346 

Each SMS costs 30 cents

Closing Date: Monday, 12 May 2008

The decision of the judges is final and the winner will be notified via their mobile phone. The name and correct answer will be posted via our Digital Radio DLS service which can be seen as scrolling text display on DAB digital radio and on our website at http://www.digitalradio.sg.

 Find out if you are the winner of the previous quiz at http://www.digitalradio.sg.

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