Digital Radio Update – November 18, 2009

Nov 18, 2009 10:00 AM, By Mark Krieger

NPR and Ibiquity shakes hands on a 6dB power increase, Harris gets an order for DMB transmitters in France, and the ABU gets a look at DRM+.

News

It’s Official: NPR and Ibiquity Shake Hands on 6dB Digital Carrier Boost

Nov 18, 2009 5:18 PM

With a quick approval by the Commission’s Media Bureau seen as a likely outcome, the question now is whether both parties can remain in synch moving forward.

DRM Sees Nods from ITU, Boost at Russian Radio Symposium

Nov 18, 2009 5:13 PM

Among the speakers at a three-day symposium was Russian deputy Minister of Communications Alexander Zharov, who reportedly praised DRM 30 for its spectral and operational efficiency.

ABU Delegates Get First Hand Look at DAB+

Nov 18, 2009 5:16 PM

As guests of Commercial Radio Australia delegates are touring both DMG and Austereo studio facilities, as well as a major multiplex transmission facility at Artarmon.

Business

Harris Scores French order for DMB transmitters

Nov 18, 2009 5:17 PM

The transmitters, which meet all national DAB, DAB+ and DMB standards, will provide multiplex carrier service for French broadcasters making the transition to digital.

IBOC Across America

IBOC by State: New Mexico (November 2009)

Nov 18, 2009 5:19 PM

There are 12 stations in the Land of Enchantment broadcasting 18 HD Radio channels.

People

Frontier Silicon’s Sethill and Hopgood Appointed to World DMB Board

Nov 18, 2009 5:15 PM

Anthony Sethill will be vice president and Mark Hopgood will be the chairman of the marketing committee.