DRM for FM in the Heart of Europe
In October, a DRM test in the FM band started in Greater Copenhagen, Denmark. The licence for the test broadcasts was granted in September 2020 and runs until 1st August 2022 but can be extended to 30th August 2023.
The test broadcasts are a collaborative project organised by Open Channel, an independent Danish network operator in Copenhagen, with Canadian Nautel (transmitter), German RFmondial (DRM modulator & measuring instruments) & Fraunhofer IIS (Content server) and Swedish Progira (network planning).
The project is supported by Gospell, NXP, partners in Denmark and other non-DRM Consortium members like Bauer Media (supplying content) and Kathrein (antenna). Read more
Significant Updates and News Unveiled During Pre-IBC DRM Event
The virtual DRM Consortium Pre-IBC 2021 event “Smart Radio Accessible to All” on December 1, showcased some of the practical advances of DRM in various parts of the world. The event sponsored by Nautel, gave participants from across the world a global view of the DRM rollout and transmissions, including a very well received session dedicated to the recent VHF band II test in India.
Consortium members presenting their work with and for DRM included the BBC World Service, supported by Encompass Digital Media Services, Fraunhofer IIS, Nautel, RFmondial, Skyworks, Gospell, Cambridge Consultants and Kintronic Labs. Read more
Skyworks Announces New DRM Product for Automotive Industry
Skyworks, a leading provider of automotive solutions and DRM Consortium member, recently announced a new cost-effective DRM for AM radio solution to meet the growing needs of automotive customers.
Skyworks’ new DRM for AM platform enables Tier-1 and Tier-2 customers to support DRM for AM and all global mainstream digital radio standards with a single hardware and software design. Skyworks’ DRM FOR AM platform solution also enables customers to scale their platform with its pin/package compatible single and dual tuners to support different product segments. Read more
DRM Radios Going Strong in Indian Cars
Radio remains a key feature for car owners and with 28 percent of new cars on the roads in India currently equipped with a DRM digital radio receiver the Indian automotive market has achieved the fastest digital radio adoption. With about five years of sustained sales, today there are more than 4.5 million cars on Indian roads equipped with DRM receivers as a standard. The DRM Consortium Chair, Ruxandra Obreja explores the markets quick adoption and the next steps, in her latest blog in Radio World Read more
DRM Receivers Leaflet
Information on the latest on DRM receivers, in cars, standalone or in mobiles is available to download here.
DRM's Video: "The User Experience" with Greek Subtitles
The latest DRM Corporate Video “the user’s experience” is now available with Greek subtitles. More here
Online German DRM Platform Meeting
The annual meeting of the German digital radio platform “Deutsches DRM Forum” took place virtually on November 17th. The participants represented broadcasters, local regulators, industry, research units and users. Topics included DRM global activities, the DRM SoftRadio app and DRM in India. Read more
New - pocket.drm.org
A handy one-stop library with key information about DRM is now available on the DRM website. The link, pocket.drm.org, takes the user directly to a centralised page with all the key DRM documents easily accessible.
Where I Heard DRM
KTWR’s DRM broadcast was picked up in Brazil, 20,000km away, on a Gospell Receiver - more here
Season’s Greetings from the DRM Consortium
On behalf of the DRM Consortium, we wish all our colleagues, friends and partners a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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