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Our new Digital Radio guide will take you through what DAB Digital Radio is, and how you can make the most of the wide variety of

1 DI G ITA L R A D IO TOD A Y This year has seen huge growth in the Digital Radio industry; with many DAB multiplex s being switched on providing new content to listeners and18 new commercials digital radio stations launching across the UK. Our new Digital Radio guide will take you through what DAB Digital Radio is, and how you can make the most of the wide variety of content available on your digital radio. Now is the time to embrace the digital era and enjoy what is set to only grow bigger and better as we head into 2017.

2 Key Features More choice of stations and better content Easy tuning and Easy listening What is DAB? DAB or Digital Audio Broadcasting, is a way of digitally broadcasting radio through a network of transmitters. It is providing listeners around the world with a wider choice of listening content & better sound quality. A DAB radio allows listeners to scroll through a comprehensive list of stations with ease and tune in at just the click of a button. Better sound quality Premium products designed for DAB Digital Radio

radio. The sound quality compared to AM or FM radio is crystal clear with no crackling and hissing when finding a signal.

DAB radio allowing broadcasters to be creative and innovative with the content they can produce for listeners.

DAB coverage is constantly improving across the world in homes and in car, with 85% of new cars now fitted with DAB and many multiplex s being switched on

To show the growth of digital radio Click to Read stations over the last year, award-winning British writer Jon Holmes created a short film called The Hobbit s

3 Click to Read What s Good About It? With over 400 DAB Digital Radio services now available in the UK and a population coverage of 96% there are lots of benefits to learn about with having a digital radio. The sound quality compared to AM or FM radio is crystal clear with no crackling and hissing when finding a signal. There is also a huge variety of channels available in the UK, including temporary pop-up stations that revolve around a specific genre of music. DAB radio allowing broadcasters to be creative and innovative with the content they can produce for listeners. BBC have created several pop-up stations over the past 2 years, focusing on Jazz and Country music genres. DAB coverage is constantly improving across the world in homes and in car, with 85% of new cars now fitted with DAB and many multiplex s being switched on allowing listeners to receive a wide variety of stations. To show the growth of digital radio Click to Read stations over the last year, award-winning British writer Jon Holmes created a short film called The Hobbit s Journey The Rise of Digital, to show the journey of a small-scale DAB trial which has led to over 100 stations broadcasting across the UK. In the last year, new voices and new ideas have flourished with an explosion of creativity and innovation thanks to the expansion of digital radio. It s important that we take a moment to acknowledge that something amazing is happening in radio, and I can t think of a better way to reflect this other than for Digital Radio UK to force a short man to dress as a hobbit against his will and send him to Brighton. Jon Homles

Take the DAB Doorstep Challenge We are really passionate about the partnerships we create with Digital Radio brands, and over the next few months we have a couple of

Home to real music and the UK s only 90s and 80s radio stations, Absolute Radio is the most listened to Digital only radio station in the UK.

Magic Chilled brings you a wide range of fresh laid-back hits, from Coldplay to Adele to Ed Sheeran.

Magic Soul features the best of Soul and MoTown, showcasing songs from artists such as Stevie Wonder and John Legend.

Mellow Magic is full of timeless relaxing classics for those easy Sunday mornings, relaxing in bed.

4 Take the DAB Doorstep Challenge We are really passionate about the partnerships we create with Digital Radio brands, and over the next few months we have a couple of collaborations for you to get involved in. We also want to encourage you to try some new Digital Radio channels you wouldn t even know exist yet on your VQ radio. Something for Easy Listening? We have all got a soft spot in our hearts for Magic FM, and at the moment if you listen throughout the week there s lots of opportunities for you to win a VQ Retro Mini Digital Radio live on air. You can visit the website just here to learn some more details on the giveaway. If you are a life-long fan of Magic, you might want to try their new stations Magic Soul, Mellow Magic and Magic Chilled. Re-live the decades? Home to real music and the UK s only 90s and 80s radio stations, Absolute Radio is the most listened to Digital only radio station in the UK. Featuring special guest shows throughout the week and celebrity presenters such as Jason Manford and Tony Hadley. Fill your day with the sounds of 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Magic Chilled brings you a wide range of fresh laid-back hits, from Coldplay to Adele to Ed Sheeran. The UK s newest chilled radio station will take you through the day, whether at home or in the office with a wide variety of artists and radio DJ s. Magic Soul features the best of Soul and MoTown, showcasing songs from artists such as Stevie Wonder and John Legend. The station recently launched in the summer is now live on DAB across the UK, and is perfect for a relaxing Friday or Saturday evening. Mellow Magic is full of timeless relaxing classics for those easy Sunday mornings, relaxing in bed. Or as you work your way through the house cleaning, to make it just that little bit easier. Join a whole host of radio DJ s throughout the day that offer a lovely blend of songs to relax and unwind to. Absolute 80s will take you on a nostalgia trip, playing undisputed 1980s classics from Madonna, Duran Duran, Prince and Michael Jackson. From special 80s party anthems to the forgotten classics, there s never a dull moment over on Absolute 80s. Absolute 90s brings you classics stretching from Oasis and Blur, to Chemical Brothers and Primal Scream. Whether it s Guns n Roses or Radiohead, Absolute 90s will be playing all of the best music you remember for the 90s, with a special 3 hours 90s chart.

To take your jazz love to the next level, the BBC Music Jazz Digital Radio pop-up is back this year and running from the 10th 15th November 2016 with lots of exciting on-air and online

We know there might be some days that you don t want to entertain the little ones by plonking them in front of the TV, or they ve suddenly grown bored of their toys.

They feature all of the latest news and viral gif s on their website, and on-air there s lots of guests and songs for your little ones to be entertained by. Sunday Morning Lay-in?

classical composers, musicians and their works. Classic FM also occasionally host events such as Classic FM Live! Where you can embrace all of your favourite symphonies live and in one place.

5 Like Jazz & Blues? The world s greatest jazz, blues and soul music from the world s greatest artists; Jazz FM is home to a wide variety of jazz disciplines including sweet songs from the likes of Louis Armstrong, Gregory Porter & Billie Holiday. We have partnered with Jazz FM to giveaway a VQ radio every other week on-air up until 19th December. Jazz FM are promoting the VQ range to the listeners on-air, online and through social. Visit the competition page here. To take your jazz love to the next level, the BBC Music Jazz Digital Radio pop-up is back this year and running from the 10th 15th November 2016 with lots of exciting on-air and online activities to get involved in. Live concerts will air from EFG London Jazz Festival in partnership with BBC Radio 3 along with Jazz FM s archive recordings. Something for the Kids? We know there might be some days that you don t want to entertain the little ones by plonking them in front of the TV, or they ve suddenly grown bored of their toys. Fun Kids radio is the UK s Number One Children Radio Station; perfect for those long car journeys or afternoon entertainment. They feature all of the latest news and viral gif s on their website, and on-air there s lots of guests and songs for your little ones to be entertained by. Sunday Morning Lay-in? Classical music can sometimes be forgotten and pushed to the back of the pile, but Classic FM challenges you to embrace and discover classical music, and to find out more about the best classical composers, musicians and their works. Classic FM also occasionally host events such as Classic FM Live! Where you can embrace all of your favourite symphonies live and in one place. Fancy a Chat? The UK s most exciting new speech radio station that is personality driven radio at its best with talkradio. The best radio station to keep up with the latest news, topics and biggest stories of the day. Go and set the world to rights with Paul Ross, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Jonny Gould. TalkSPORT2 the sister channel to talkradio is the world s largest sports radio station and global audio partner of the Premier League. It s the new home of live sport commentary from Tennis to Twenty20, they even cover the American sports. Keep up to date on their twitter feed with hot topics and latest news.

How To Re-Tune Your Digital Radio We ensure that our VQ radios are accessible and easy to use from

You will find a quick start guide in your product box, but for easy reading we have outlined the

& & When selecting DAB in source for the first time, your Hepburn or Hepburn Mk II will

To ever re-tune your existing radio, press MENU, turn the TUNING+ knob to select FULL SCAN and

If you have DAB signal, the process bar will appear and search for stations with the number in the

If this does not occur, press MENU, use the left and Right arrows to find FULL SCAN.

Your Retro Mini will automatically quick scan for DAB stations when first turned on, with a

6 How To Re-Tune Your Digital Radio We ensure that our VQ radios are accessible and easy to use from the moment you bring it into your home. You will find a quick start guide in your product box, but for easy reading we have outlined the simple steps here for you to re-tune your VQ radio and get access to the new Digital stations. & & When selecting DAB in source for the first time, your Hepburn or Hepburn Mk II will automatically start scanning for stations. To ever re-tune your existing radio, press MENU, turn the TUNING+ knob to select FULL SCAN and then press the knob again to select. If you have DAB signal, the process bar will appear and search for stations with the number in the corner. When first turned on, your Retro Mk II will automatically start scanning for DAB stations. If this does not occur, press MENU, use the left and Right arrows to find FULL SCAN. Select FULL SCAN by pressing the VQ centre button. Your Retro Mini will automatically quick scan for DAB stations when first turned on, with a progress bar showing on screen. If you would like to re-tune press MENU and select FULL SCAN by pressing the VQ centre button. Your Retro will automatically scan for DAB stations at first use, but to perform a full scan, Press and Hold (insert button image). A progress bar will appear and the number of stations will be displayed in the upper right corner.

Your Christie will scan for DAB stations as soon as it s switched on, but if you

performing a full scan to pick up more stations.

If you would like to retune your Blighty, press and hold INFO/MENU button and

Your Blighty will start playing the first found station or your previously played

7 Your Christie will scan for DAB stations as soon as it s switched on, but if you ever need to re-tune press MENU and select FULL SCAN by pressing the OK button on the user interface. If you have your Christie outside with the battery pack, it will be worth performing a full scan to pick up more stations. The Blighty will automatically scan for available DAB stations when switched on. If you would like to retune your Blighty, press and hold INFO/MENU button and select FULL SCAN using the OK button. Your Blighty will start playing the first found station or your previously played station on DAB. Your Bardot will carry out an automatic scan for DAB stations when first switched on. If you would like to retune your Bardot, press MENU, turn the TUNING+ knob to select FULL SCAN then confirm by pressing the knob again to select.

At VQ we believe that colour and design is an important

only be Black or Silver and lacking individuality of

Our award winning acoustic development programme ensures

Bridgewater patterns, but with upgraded functions and

IPhone 5, 5s, 6 & 6s perfect for charging your devices

Small but mighty with a classic retro inspired look, the

leather strap making it your perfect portable companion.

The Bardot fashions itself on its quirky handbag shape,

Elegant & sophisticated with its retro 1960 s style and

8 VQ PRODUCT RANGE VQ is a unique British audio brand inspired by the fusion of Sound and Style. At VQ we believe that colour and design is an important part of who we are, so why should the technology we buy only be Black or Silver and lacking individuality of design? Our award winning acoustic development programme ensures all our products feature the latest technology and unbeaten sound quality. A new addition to the VQ range is the Hepburn Mk II, a new update from the original Hepburn. It still comes in the classic 11 colours & 3 Emma Bridgewater patterns, but with upgraded functions and new branding to match, this radio is a classic design with a modern twist. Like the Hepburn Mk II, a new addition & upgrade from the original Retro radio. Classical vintage inspired design with new modern sounds and a stunning finish on the front. Retro MkII also comes with a lightning dock for Apple IPhone 5, 5s, 6 & 6s perfect for charging your devices and listening to your own music. Small but mighty with a classic retro inspired look, the Retro Mini has easy to use functions, simple design and leather strap making it your perfect portable companion. Available in 11 colours and 7 Emma Bridgewater patterns. The Bardot fashions itself on its quirky handbag shape, perfect for any fashionista. Elegant & sophisticated with its retro 1960 s style and classic colours make it a perfect fit for your living room or bedroom. VQ s take on a portable pocket radio is a great one. With high quality finishes & design, the Blighty has everything you could ever ask for. Perfect gift for gardeners, runners or commuters who don t like to ever be without their favourite radio station. Christie delivers sound & style from every angle and is available in a range of contemporary colours and designs.

Heart Norfolk and North Suffolk Brand Overview RAJAR Q1:09

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