DIGITAL RADIO UPDATE A Penton Media Publication October 21, 2009 To view this on the Web go to http://enews.penton.com/enews/beradio/v/687 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.audioartsengineering.com/) ---------------------------------------- NEWS --Volvo First to Offer Standard HD Radio Across Entire Line VCNA President and CEO Doug Speck said the move would be a huge benefit for buyers and that the new standardized HD Radio receivers would be appearing in 2010 and 2011 models. To view the full article go to: http://preview.radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/volvo-first-to-offer-standard-hd-line-1021/ --Australia's DAB+ Rollout isn't all Hearts and Roses Among the biggest complaint reported among early adopters are so-called black spots, coverage holes within the footprint of DAB+ multiplexes now operating in the nation's five largest metropolitan areas. 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To view the full article go to: http://preview.radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/iboc-by-state-maryland-1021/ EYE ON IBOC --Warp Factor 6, Mr. Scott... NPR put to rest any doubts that it would oppose a 6dB interim increase in FM IBOC digital carrier power, based on its most recent study of digital-to-analog interference and input from member stations. To view the full article go to: http://preview.radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/warp-factor-6-1021/ PRODUCTS --Livio's NPR Radio Streamlines the Public Radio Experience NPR is promoting a new Wi-fi Internet radio featuring an exclusive menu dedicated to NPR stations, programming, and podcasts. To view the full article go to: http://preview.radiomagonline.com/digital_radio/livio-npr-radio-1021/ ---------------------------------------- The 2nd Annual Radio Excellence Awards Redesigned your facility in the last year? 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