Digital Radio Update – Mar 2, 2011
Mar 2, 2011 11:00 AM, By Mark Krieger
EBU releases notes on UK DRM+ trials, Mexico submits HD Radio as voluntary standard, commercial radio joins Belgian DAB, and Clear Channel acquires Thumbplay.
News
EBU Releases Presentation Notes on UK DRM+ Trials
Mar 2, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
The UK trial is taking place under BBC supervision using a combined antenna facility and channel formerly assigned to a defunct commercial talk station on 107MHz.
Mexico’s Telecom Regulator Submits HD Radio as Voluntary Standard
Mar 2, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
Unlike the FCC’s rulemaking process in the United States, COFETEL must submit its policy decisions to COFEMER for final review and integration into Mexico’s federal code of regulations.
Business
Commercial Radio Joins Belgian DAB Lineup
Mar 2, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
VDL Benelux will offer six DAB+ commercial radio channels along with a T-DMB service starting in April.
Clear Channel Acquires Thumbplay Music
Mar 2, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
Clear Channel intends to leverage the music service and its technology, product and marketing teams to expand its popular iHeartRadio mobile application.
IBOC Across America
IBOC by State: New Jersey (March 2011)
Mar 2, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
There are 11 stations in the Garden State broadcasting 19 HD Radio channels.
Digital Radio Update – Feb 16, 2011
DRM+ begins UK trials, iBiquity teams with Imagination Technologies, pureplay webcasters making waves, European skies fertile for satellite radio and Android may be the answer for SiriusXM….
