Digital Radio Mondiale and RRI Successfully Demonstrate DRM for Local Coverage
The DRM Consortium has been participating in the demonstration of DRM for local coverage in Batam, Indonesia, May 16th-18th. RRI specialists have worked together with other colleagues from the Consortium representing Fraunhofer IIs, GatesAir and RFmondial to digitise one of the existing local FM frequencies and transmitters to present the clear benefits of DRM for local coverage. Read more
DRM Dominates Conversation at NASB Conference in the US
The 27th Annual meeting of the National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters occurred May 17 to May 20, 2017 at Rancho Simi, California. It was hosted by The Strategic Communications Group and home of Voice of Hope - KVOH. Christopher Rumbaugh from the DRMNA reports.
Hyundai Brings DRM Digital Radio to Car Users in India
Hyundai has recently launched a fourth model with line fit DRM receiver for India. The Hyundai Xcent will include DRM as a standard feature.Four models of Hyundai cars are now be available in the Indian market with line-fit DRM receivers – the Electra, Xcent, Tucson and Grandi10.
In France the SmartCast programme to Run DRM Tests
TDF of France is to run DRM tests under the so-called SmartCast programme on 6175kHz from 0900 to 1100UTC between 29 May and 30 July.
Blog: When Digital Is More than Just Radio
In an emergency, digital radio can be used to provide a lifeline to effected areas, providing accurate information and be a lifesaver. In this latest blog, DRM Consortium Chair, Ruxandra Obreja considers the considerable benefits to be achieved if Governments and manufacturers were to exploit fully the emergency warning feature embedded in DRM and digital radio technology. Read more
DRM Transmissions in Brazil
In Brazil, the Brazilian Digital Radio Association (ABRADIG) in partnership with Brazilian Public Broadcaster (EBC) will be running DRM transmissions during May and June 2017. Rafael Diniz reports.
Company Profile: Babcock International
As the trusted media partner to the world’s leading broadcasters and content owners Babcock International provides a complete range of fully-managed solutions to deliver content to global audiences across any platform. Managing critical infrastructure around the world we deliver the confidence of a reputation built on over 80 years in broadcasting.
Babcock has been involved in DRM since the inception of the standard and has a wealth of experience in the design, development, regulation and practical application of DRM as a dependable broadcasting medium, particularly in the HF and MF frequency bands.
Babcock provides DRM broadcasting solutions to a number of customers, including the BBC World Service, transmitting to regions such as Europe and the Indian sub-continent in this exciting digital format. Babcock has a range of DRM capable facilities at locations around the world and is able to broadcast a DRM signal to every continent. In addition to carrying out transmissions Babcock has a wide range of expertise in frequency and spectrum management, facilities design and build, re-engineering and project management.
New CEO of Prasar Bharati
Mr Shashi Shekar Vempat recently took charge as CEO of Prasar Bharati. Read more
DRM Project Office Move
The DRM Project Office has moved office and in line with most modern companies, to give flexibility, our new phone number will be mobile: +44 (0)7718175879. The Project Office email address will not change, contact us at: projectoffice@drm.org.
DRM Enterprise Award – Africa Region 2017
The DRM Enterprise Award for 2017 will be open to entries from Africa. The DRM Enterprise Award - Africa - is to be presented to an individual or an organisation that has promoted Digital Radio Mondiale successfully, applied innovatively and actively introduced DRM in a specific market.
The winner of the cash prize will be selected by an independent board of specialists, made up of representatives drawn from organisations within the region and representatives of the DRM Consortium.
Previous winners have been the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) and last year’s winners, engineers from Radio Republik of Indonesia, RRI.
For more information or to submit an entry contact: projectoffice@drm.org. |
