Tag Archives: Digital Radio Mondial

CDNSE Newstar DR111 First Review

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Thomas

Based on this initial review, it appears that the CDNSE Newstar DR111 is an improvement over the company’s last portable DRM radio, the DiWave. (Source: DRMNA.info) [T]he unit is quite sensitive. RNZI evenings at 17675kHz and 13730kHz can be received … Continue reading →

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Could the DR111 DRM Radio be the portable we’ve been waiting for?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Thomas

One of the reasons DRM (Digital Radio Mondial) has struggled to gain global popularity is that there has yet to be a portable radio solution with universal appeal. Perhaps the future Chengdu NewStar Electronics DR111 DRM Radio will change that? According … Continue reading →

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Modify a Realistic DX-394 for DRM

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Thomas

Do you have a Realistic DX-394? If so, you can modify it to become a DRM (Digital Radio Mondial) receiver. Simply follow these very well documented instructions. Thanks to Mike on the DRMNA email list for bringing this cool mod … Continue reading →

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Radio World looks into the future of digital shortwave radio

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Thomas

(Source: Radio World Online) “DRM is not seen as a profitable line for the major manufacturers,” said Sennitt. “A few smaller manufacturers have produced DRM receivers, but the unit cost is still too high, and there simply aren’t enough DRM … Continue reading →

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DRM: First Transmission for Southern Africa

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Thomas

(Source: DRM Consortium Press Release) The DRM Consortium will make its first ever DRM transmissions for Southern Africa in French and English on October 11th on the occasion of the Digital Radio Conference organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) at the … Continue reading →

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All India Radio on DRM track

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Thomas

As we’ve mentioned before, it appears AIR (All India Radio) may soon be a leader in digital radio in all forms, including shortwave. This, from the Deccan Herald: The government plans to launch a 24-hour news broadcast channel of All … Continue reading →

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New Digital Radio Mondiale channel for South Asia

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Thomas

(Source: BBC World Service International Publicity) BBC World Service and Deutsche Welle (DW) are launching a new Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) digital radio channel for South Asia. The channel will carry a four-hour daily broadcast that includes the best international … Continue reading →

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Video Over Shortwave Demonstrated at IBC

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Thomas

(Source: TVB – Television Broadcast) AMSTERDAM: Transmission of video over the shortwave radio topology is being demonstrated at IBC by Fraunhofer. The company rolled out “Diveemo,” a system delivers video via Digital Radio Mondiale, the MPEG-4-based broadcasting technology used in … Continue reading →

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India To Go DRM

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Thomas

In the broadcasting world, All India Radio has been an early adopter of DRM technology. I was pleased to find this article from the DRM Consortium via Andy Sennitt at RNW Media Network: The Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) Consortium has … Continue reading →

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Disco Music Via Shortwave and in DRM

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Thomas

The Disco Palace a radio station dedicated to disco music, has announced that they are now broadcasting disco music in stereo via shortwave radio and using DRM (Digital Radio Mondial) technologies. They are targeting North America and Europe with the … Continue reading →

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