Digital Radio Update – February 17, 2010
Feb 17, 2010 1:40 PM, By Mark Krieger
DAB coverage expands in the UK, Germany testing DRM+, Liberty seeks life support for WorldSpace, All India Radio acquires two DRM transmitters, and iBiquity looks to amp up HD conversions with payment options.
News
While DAB Coverage Expands in UK, Questions About Analog Sunset Linger
Feb 17, 2010 12:43 PM, By Mark Krieger
At issue is the fate of the analog spectrum after national radio completes its scheduled migration to DAB.
Technology/Applications
Germany Now Testing DRM+ in Band III
Feb 17, 2010 12:49 PM, By Mark Krieger
Known as DRM+, the latest tests are designed to gather data on system performance at the higher VHF frequencies that lie within Europe’s Band III
Business
Liberty Seeks Emergency Life Support for WorldSpace
Feb 17, 2010 12:51 PM, By Mark Krieger
Liberty Media supports extension of Worldspace DIP financing in order to conclude acquisition of its assets through bankruptcy proceedings.
All India Radio Acquiring Two High Power DRM Transmitters
Feb 17, 2010 12:56 PM, By Mark Krieger
The new all-solid star units will offer selectable DRM digital, analog or simulcast transmission modes.
IBOC Across America
IBOC by State: Arkansas (February 2010)
Feb 17, 2010 1:00 PM
There are 12 stations in The Natural State broadcasting 23 HD Radio channels.
Eye on IBOC
Ibiquity Looking to Amp HD Conversions with New Price and Payment Options
Feb 17, 2010 1:02 PM, By Mark Krieger
After adoption by roughly 2,000 broadcast outlets nationwide, the pace of new HD Radio station conversions has slowed to a relative trickle.
