Digital Radio Update – June 2, 2010
Jun 2, 2010 11:00 AM, By Mark Krieger
DRM asks UK Communications Committee for a second look, French Free Radio Conference sparks digital discussion, Samarra goes round two with WorldSpace, FCC Proceeding 99-325 gets a hot response and China/Australia collaborate on Push Radio.
News
DRM Asks UK Communications Committee for a Second Look
Jun 2, 2010 11:11 AM, By Mark Krieger
The digital radio roadmap has a controversial timetable for the shutdown of national analog radio channels that could come as early as 2015.
French Free Radio Conference Rekindles Digital Discussion
Jun 2, 2010 11:42 AM, By Mark Krieger
Digital radio delivered via T-DMB multiplex has generated little interest in France to date, at least partially due to high operating costs and a lack of low-cost receivers.
Business
It’s D�j� Vu for Samarra and WorldSpace
Jun 2, 2010 11:44 AM, By Mark Krieger
Yazmi has also posted the funding necessary to cover satellite decommissioning in the event it cannot successfully execute the deal.
IBOC Across America
IBOC by State: Puerto Rico (June 2010)
Jun 2, 2010 11:47 AM
There are six stations in the Isle of Enchantment broadcasting six HD Radio channels.
Eye on IBOC
Late May is Hot, Hot, Hot for FCC Proceeding 99-325 on IBOC
Jun 2, 2010 11:49 AM, By Mark Krieger
Critics of the FCC’s action to allow up to a 6dB increase file three petitions for reconsideration, two applications for review, and a motion to strike opposition comments filed by iBiquity.
Products
China, Australia Collaborate on Development of Push Radio
Jun 2, 2010 11:52 AM, By Mark Krieger
The technology promises to “free listeners from the necessity to connect to the Internet and … make podcast(s) even more accessible for all digital radio listeners.”
Digital Radio Update – May 19, 2010
Brazil weighs digital radio, Australia sets DAB+ rollout, Digital Radio UK increases listening, DAB+ in Germany moves forward, the FCC guides HD Radio power increase, and Sanyo, LG offer new receivers….
