DRM Hybrid Event ‘Smart Radio Accessible to All’ – at IBC 2021

DRM Event 'Smart Radio Accessible to All' – before IBC 2021

Virtual and free, the DRM Consortium IBC 2021 event is scheduled for December 1st 1200-1500 UTC (1300-1600 CET) and promises to be an exciting showcase of the practical advances of DRM in various parts of the world. 

The focus will be on the recent VHF band II test in India and improvements to the DRM performance, equipment, and receivers featuring some of the attractive extra DRM features and benefits. Members of the Consortium will give a well-illustrated, quick, and global view of DRM, so that participants can get the best and most reliable information on DRM developments directly from the specialists. Companies like: Ampegon, BBC, Cambridge Consultants, CML Microcircuits, Encompass, Fraunhofer IIS, Gospell, Inntot, Nautel, RFmondial and others are ready to give short and attractive updates already. There will be also surprise announcements, so register in good time for your front seat.

We are expanding and giving even more weight to the IBC DRM event on December 1st to compensate for the cancellation of the live streamed Nautel hosted DRM event initially scheduled for Saturday 4th of December at RAI, Amsterdam, which will now have to be scheduled at a future date due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Ruxandra Obreja, the Consortium Chairman, says that: "We are trying to make our DRM IBC event bigger and more attractive than ever. By doing this we hope to impress on all those interested how much progress DRM has made in both takeup and receiver solutions over these last trying months. It will be a recap of the great activities of 2020-2021 and a good starting point for next year's decisions and steps. DRM is more attractive and in tune with the needs of the world than ever, with its energy and spectrum cost savings and its extra features and possibilities like delivering education and emergency warning."

Registration Link https://tinyurl.com/jnka3rv5

DRM India Trial proves to be the ideal digital radio standard also in the FM band

Digital Radio Mondiale – DRM India Trial proves to be the ideal digital radio standard also in the FM band

The international, not-for-profit DRM Consortium has just concluded the demonstration and trial of the DRM digital radio standard in the FM band (VHF band-II) in New Delhi and Jaipur on March 22nd.  It was highly successful and generated a lot of interest.

The overwhelming success of the trial, which had started on February 24th, was registered in all the aspects required by Prasar Bharati (All India Radio): extensive features allowing radio innovation for broadcasters and listeners, excellent coverage, flexibility, spectrum and power efficiency, and proven CTI spectrum compliance.

In Delhi, the trial demonstrated excellent results when transmitting a single DRM signal, multiple pure digital DRM signals side-by-side from the same transmitter ("Multi-DRM" configuration), and also using DRM's simulcast option by putting on air both an analogue FM and a digital DRM signal from a single transmitter.

The Multi-DRM option proves DRM's highly economic potential when it comes to frequency and equipment upgrades: A single FM-band transmitter with a bandwidth of 600 kHz can transmit 6 independent DRM signals (blocks) carrying up to 24 DRM services, e.g. 18 audio and 6 multimedia services. These can represent up to 6 independent broadcasters who remain in full control over their individual content and signal configuration.

In Jaipur, the DRM Consortium showed on a separate antenna on the same tower for the first time in a live on-air environment, how Multi-DRM configurations with 4 and even 5 DRM blocks (each capable of carrying up to 3 audio services and one multimedia service like Journaline), can perfectly and efficiently use the white-spaces in-between two existing analogue FM services, while not affecting the reception of those ongoing FM services at all.

DRM services can be broadcast from the same 'Common Technical Platform' (CTI) in use today, housing multiple FM transmitters with a shared site and antenna. However, DRM takes this concept a step further by also turning the FM-band transmitter itself into a shared resource. This approach, ideal for the quickest introduction of digital services in the FM band without affecting the existing analogue services, not only minimises the one-time equipment investment for broadcasters in addition to the significant power cost savings. It also opens the door, for example, for public broadcasters to provide many regional services across the country from every local transmitter site by installing a single FM-band transmitter.

The trial in India proved the excellent expertise, cooperation and support of the DRM Consortium, whose 100 members' aim is to promote the only digital radio standard to upgrade existing AM and FM band services while maintaining established industry business models and regulatory aspects. Key Indian and international companies giving their full support to the trial included: Fraunhofer IIS, Nautel, NXP, RFmondial, Technomedia, BECIL and the DRM Indian Platform, along with various receiver manufacturers and automotive Tier-1s.

During the demonstration, DRM clearly showcased that the DRM standard, used in the FM band is backward compatible and receiver ecosystem for both AM and FM band services, is ready for India's mass market, based in the in-country know-how build-up and chipset design and production over the past years, which in turn is enabled by DRM being an open standard with all specifications published. Even DRM receiver models made in China today are based on Indian technology and DRM chipsets.

The DRM receivers in operation during the trial all supported DRM in both AM and FM bands. They comprised car receivers (line-fit and customer installed receiver upgrades), DRM reception on mobile phones and tablets, portable and desktop radios, as well as professional monitoring receivers.

With regards to car receivers, the trial was supported by companies like Mobis (Hyundai demo car), Harman (Maruti-Suzuki demo car), Starwaves' "India CarBox Radio" (customer installed car radio upgrade solution) and the whole DRM Automotive India Group. The DRM Automotive India Group, a recently launched industry representation body to help with the DRM roll-out, has already requested Prasar Bharati, All India Radio (AIR) and the government to support DRM in-car radios for both AM and FM band services, as the upgrade of existing car receivers to support DRM in FM band is a mere firmware upgrade without requiring redesigns or hardware changes. Therefore, DRM is perfectly positioned to quickly roll-out FM-band support by building on the over 2.5 million cars already deployed in India with DRM fitted receivers today.

Also proven was DRM's capability to being received on off-the-shelf Android phones deployed in India today by the billions, thanks to the Fraunhofer DRM MultimediaPlayer Radio App. DRM made the point that existing phone owners can easily upgrade their devices without the need to immediately buying new models, simply by attaching an external off-the-shelf dongle. The same dongle can also be used with tablets, laptops and desktop PCs to receive radio services, in all broadcast bands, not only in analogue but in DRM digital. too. The user-friendly radio handling, low battery consumption and stellar reception sensitivity of such solutions was demonstrated.

For the future deployment in India, native support of DRM FM-band reception is easily possible on all phones supporting analogue FM reception today by way of a simple firmware upgrade, without requiring manufacturers to add hardware components or carry out costly re‑designs. In addition, the superior xHE-AAC audio codec in use by DRM is already a default feature of all major mobile phone platforms, saving manufacturers IP royalty payments.

In both Delhi and Jaipur, a variety of portable and mobile DRM receivers checked the excellent performance of DRM in all configurations and at impressive distances from the transmitter. The broad variety of receiver types included a range of models of the Gospell 216 and the GR-22x series, the Starwaves DRM Stereo Radio Receiver W293, as well as multiple RFmondial RF-SE professional monitoring receivers.

Today, DRM has been adopted in India for successfully digitizing the AM bands. Extending the same global, open, non-proprietary DRM standard to the FM-band will not only save manufacturers enormous cost (as there is NO additional IP royalties) and lead to more affordable receivers for India. It will also create new revenue opportunities for commercial broadcasters, thanks to the option for multiple audio programmes and the Journaline advanced and interactive text feature. DRM in the FM band will also bring significant distribution and energy cost savings for better coverage, given that a single DRM transmitter can broadcast the DRM signals of multiple broadcasters and thus become a part of the cost-shared CTI infrastructure. In addition, DRM proved it can be introduced in the otherwise unusable frequency gaps between existing analogue FM services, while not affecting those FM services or their coverage at all.

The DRM Consortium is thankful for their great cooperation to All India Radio experts and staff and to all those who have made this highly successful, high-tech and ultra-efficient trial possible. It urges the Indian government to extend the use of the single DRM standard as the common solution for all radio bands in India: for maximum manufacturing efficiency and receiver penetration, for best-in-class features and coverage efficiency, for full support of the Indian automotive industry, and for building on the DRM know-how, expertise and manufacturing industries built-up in India over the past years for a speedy digitisation of the FM band.

For more information on DRM and how to get involved in the work of the Platform please go to: www.drm.org.

5x Multi-DRM signal as shown in Jaipur in-between two high-power analogue FM services

Basic DRM transmission with 3 audio services +Jounaline and slideshow (with station logos and Unicode support)

                                     DRM provides drivers with traffic and travel information

 

Nautel Strengthens Digital Radio Portfolio with Digidia Acquisition

France based Digital Radio Innovator, Digidia, joins the Nautel family of companies and adds significant DAB+, DRM, and Synchronous FM products and technology.

Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia (February 10th, 2021) – Nautel today announced that it acquired ownership of France based technology company Digidia. The addition expands Nautel's existing Digital Radio offerings to broadcast customers.

The acquisition expands Nautel's core product lines, enhancing the company's extensive expertise in high-power electronics design and digital signal processing. Digidia, founded in 2005, has developed rare design knowledge related to DAB+ and DRM. In addition, the company has created specialized solutions that address synchronization of radio transmissions for highway projects or to allow radio reception within Europe's numerous mountain tunnels. Digidia will continue as a separate entity, serving its customers out of its fully integrated design and manufacturing facility in Rennes, France.

Former shareholders Hermann Zensen, Manuel Billot and Damien Bernard will remain as executives for the two companies.

"We are absolutely excited to welcome the talented Digidia team to the Nautel family," said Kevin Rodgers, Nautel President and CEO. "Nautel has long demonstrated its passion for digital radio with its leadership in HD Radio transmission solutions. With the addition of the Digidia's design capabilities, DAB+ and DRM solutions, Nautel is underlining its commitment to all major digital radio transmission standards. By adding Digidia's offerings together with Nautel's existing transmission products we will be able to better serve an even larger base of customers worldwide."

"Nautel has achieved exceptional customer acceptance for its line of broadcast transmitters and innovative digital radio," said Hermann Zensen, Sales Manager, on behalf of the Digidia management team. "We believe this is a perfect partnership that makes more resources and opportunities available for our Digidia team and allows us to better serve our customers."

About Nautel

Nautel is one of the world's largest manufacturers of AM and FM radio broadcast transmitters with key contributions in the field of digital broadcasting. Focused on making transmission worry-free for users worldwide, Nautel transmitters employ advanced control, monitoring and instrumentation tools which simplify management of transmitter sites, both locally and remotely via Web access. More than 16,000 Nautel transmitters have been deployed in over 177 countries since 1970. For more information visit www.nautel.com

About Digidia

Digidia has emerged as one of the leading companies for digital radio transmission equipment with more than 300 digital radio deployments all over the world in three technologies: Synchronous FM, DAB/DAB+/DMB (Eureka147) and DRM30/DRM+, all covered with a broad and complete product line including multiplexers, content servers, modulators, IP gateways, monitoring equipment, professional receivers, encoders, decoders and tunnel break-in products. For more information visit www.digidia.fr

(Press Release)

Digital Radio Mondiale at IBC 2018: ‘DRM Drives Forward’

Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) is gearing up for an exciting presence and new announcements at this year's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam 14th—19th September. IBC is the leading global tradeshow for broadcasters and media professionals and attracts over 1700 exhibitors from all over the world.

Under the overarching theme "DRM Drives Forward" the DRM Consortium has arranged a series of events aimed at giving a full picture of the many DRM global developments that have taken place in the last 12 months, with relevant announcements for the future. At all DRM events participants will be able to receive the latest updates on market developments in India and the rest of Asia, Africa, Europe and attend demonstrations of all the latest and this time also new DRM broadcast equipment and receivers. The DRM series will be kicked-off with an exciting event hosted by Fraunhofer IIS. This event will focus on one African country and how DRM can deliver for a lot of large countries with diverse communities and needs. A good opportunity to bring you some breaking and exciting news from India, too.

All those interested are invited to meet DRM experts, broadcasters and manufacturers: Fraunhofer IIS and several members of the DRM Consortium on Friday 14th September (Hall 8 B80 from 1500 to 1630), Nautel on September the 15th between 1530 and 1700 (Hall 8 C49). And Sunday 16th September Ampegon is inviting all those interested to a special event from 1100 to 1300 (Hall 8 E62).

Ruxandra Obreja, the Consortium Chairman, says that: "The Consortium members want to give those attending a concise view of DRM across the globe and discuss, based on real experiences, the practical ways of implementing DRM. New broadcast and receiver equipment on display will give everyone interested in the digital future of radio the confidence that DRM can be used now to deliver full country coverage and enhanced services to all listeners. DRM makes possible an immediate digital future for all broadcasters large or small, offering more programme choice to listeners, extra multimedia services, emergency warning functionality with increased energy savings and spectrum efficiency."

If you want to attend the DRM events, please contact: projectoffice@drm.org

(Press Release)

Largest DRM Deployment in the World Expanded with Six More Nautel Transmitters

All India Radio adds to massive digital radio deployment with four 100 kW and two 200 kW NX transmitters.

Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia – Nautel Limited has shipped six additional high-power DRM-enabled MW transmitters for deployment at All India Radio, the largest digital broadcasting system in the world. Four 100 kW NX100 and two 200 kW NX200 transmitters were shipped to India in July 2017 for installation in six cities. The transmitters will be commissioned by Nautel's in-country partner Comcon in association with India's Prasar Bharati.

The July, 2017 shipment of 6 NX transmitters complements the 27 NX transmitters which are already on air with DRM transmission throughout India. The massive project has the goal of bringing digital radio to nearly a billion residents of the country. The new transmitters will be installed at All India Radio (AIR) facilities in Hyderabad, Jagdalpur, Vishakhapatnam, Bhawanipatna, Jeypore and Sambalpur. All 33 transmitters in the AIR project are configured for DRM30 operation.

Nautel NX high power transmitters occupy a very small footprint and offer the industry's highest efficiency (90%) along with AM precorrection, unmatched linearity and Nautel's exclusive, award-winning Advanced User Interface which provides commercial grade instrumentation, spectrum analyzer, logging, presets, local and remote transmitter control, email notifications and enhanced support services.

"Nautel is excited to partner with Comcon and Prasar Bharati on this extensive project," said Kevin Rodgers, Nautel President and CEO. "With this system fully deployed in all parts of India, AIR is uniquely positioned to serve the different dialects and regional needs of its billion listeners. It's a shining example of the capabilities digital broadcasting can provide throughout the world."

Nautel MW and FM transmitters will be demonstrated at the upcoming IBC show in Amsterdam on stand 8.C49. For more information on the All India Radio project, visit http://www.nautel.com/AIR.

About Nautel

Nautel has emerged as one of the world's largest manufacturers of AM and FM radio broadcast transmitters. With more than 15,000 transmitters deployed in over 177 countries since 1970 and more than 7,000 deployments of AUI-enabled transmitters, Nautel continues to lead the way in providing valuable new solutions for digital radio broadcasting and other applications.

(Nautel Press Release)

John Abdnour of Nautel : Proponent of the Power of Radio

Interesting interview with John Abdnour of Nautel

Abdnour: Proponent of the Power of Radio

http://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/0004/abdnour-proponent-of-the-power-of-radio/339731

Nautel to Provide 30 FM Transmitters to Turkey

January 17, 2017 – Nautel Limited has announced that it will supply thirty 5 kW NVLT FM transmitters to Turkish Radio-Television Corporation (TRT) over the coming months, with an option to purchase 9 additional transmitters if needed. The transmitters will be deployed at key locations throughout Turkey.

Based in Ankara, TRT provides one local, five regional and four national radio services as well as 6 AM Radio broadcasts. Additionally, Voice of Turkey provides shortwave programming in 32 languages. TRT radio is available on internet, satellite and cable as well as terrestrial services.

The Nautel NVLT transmitters incorporate the company's field-proven, high-power architecture into a compact footprint. With 72% typical efficiency, NVLT transmitters incorporate Nautel's award winning Advanced User Interface (AUI) as well as a suite of operational features including onboard direct-to-channel digital exciter, IP and streaming audio input ability, advanced scheduling capabilities, instrument-grade spectrum analyzer, optional onboard Orban processing and more..

"Turkey's radio infrastructure is already one of the best in the world, and we selected Nautel for this project because they have the tools we need to further enhance our broadcast capabilities," said Yuksel Solyu, Procurement Manager at TRT. "The ease of remote management via the Nautel AUI, which will be done from our headquarters in Ankara, coupled with the transmitters' high efficiency and reputation for reliability, will help TRT keep operating costs at a minimum while providing the coverage we desire."

Nautel has worked closely with TRT over the years on Turkey's Radio broadcast infrastructure. In 2009, Nautel was awarded a tender for 133 FM transmitters ranging from 1 kW to 20 kW. Nautel also supplied three 300kW MW transmitters to TRT in 2008-2009. The 136 digital-capable transmitters were used to modernize a large portion of Turkey's national FM Radio infrastructure.

"We are honored that TRT has again chosen Nautel for a high-profile project," said Wendell Lonergan, Head of Broadcast Sales at Nautel. "We are pleased to partner with TRT as they continue modernizing their infrastructure."

Nautel will demonstrate its industry-leading innovations including FM transmitters at CABSAT in Dubai, Stand A1-42, in March 2017 and at NAB, Booth N8324 in April.

About Nautel

Nautel is one of the world's largest manufacturers of broadcast transmitters. With more than 14,000 transmitters deployed in over 177 countries since 1970 and more than 6,500 deployments of AUI-enabled transmitters, Nautel continues to lead the way in providing valuable new solutions for digital broadcasting and other applications.

(Press Release)

Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) Key Stakeholders Make More Exciting Announcements at IBC 2016

On day two of IBC, the leading global trade show for broadcasters and media professionals from over 160 countries worldwide, Digital Radio Mondiale members introduced new transmitter deployments and receiver developments.

The first DRM event on Saturday (10th September) was hosted by Thomson Broadcast who emphasised the return on investment and cost-effective nature of investing in DRM transmitters.  Key representatives of RRI, the public broadcaster in Indonesia, and WECODEC, a non-profit organisation serving disadvantaged communities in South Africa, enriched the event with their understanding of DRM benefits for their own countries.

In the afternoon, Nautel hosted their now traditional Saturday afternoon DRM event.  Among the highlights this year was the announcement that in Europe, Antenna Hungaria (the national network operator in Hungary), have recently placed an order for a 2 megawatt DRM MW transmitter.  The Nautel representative in India also announced that All India Radio had demonstrated further confidence in the company and ordered another six DRM capable transmitters to supplement the existing thirty-five DRM transmitters currently delivering the largest digital radio project in the world.

The participants at both events had the opportunity to see and listen to receivers and software solutions demonstrated at IBC by Gospell, PantronX (Titus II), Avion, Radio Haugaland and Fraunhofer IIS.

There will be one more opportunity for delegates to win an Avion DRM digital radio at DRM's final event hosted by Ampegon and Transradio, (Hall 8 D35) on "Digital Shortwave Transmission" on Sunday 11th September 1400 to 1500.  It will be supported by Babcock International's live BBC DRM transmission on 7240 kHz, 15.30-1630 (CET) 13.30 – 14.30 (GMT).

Broadcast Australia Updating Sites With Nautel

In an effort to upgrade legacy 50 kW transmitters across Australia, Broadcast Australia has announced that it has acquired four NX50 50 kW AM transmitters from Nautel Limited and its in-country partner Sonifex Pty Ltd - Australia. 

More at :

http://www.radioworld.com/article/broadcast-australia-updating-sites-with-nautel/279186

Radio Pakisan, Multan starts regular transmission

After testing it's new 100 kW Nautel NX100 transmitter for almost a month Radio Pakistan, Multan has started its regular transmission with effect from 10th March 2016 on 1035 kHz 

Timings :

0545 - 0930 Hours Local Time (0045-0430 UTC)

1100 to 2300  Hours Local Time (0600-1800 UTC)

Related :

http://alokeshgupta.blogspot.in/2016/02/radio-pakistan-multan-testing-on-1035.html

(Alokesh Gupta)

Radio Pakistan, Multan testing on 1035 kHz

PBC, Multan SRM

Radio Pakistan, Multan has started test transmission on 1035 kHz using new Nautel NX-100 transmitter with effect from 4th Feb, 2016. Well known dxer from India, Jose Jacob noted the station first on air 5th Feb, 2016 at 1400 UTC. Test transmission is scheduled 1200-1600 UTC (1700-2100 Local Time). They are announcing phone number to send listening reports, also live tele conversation with listeners about broadcast by new transmitter was noticed.

 

Radio Pakistan Multan Was inaugurated on 21st November 1970. The listening area of Radio Pakistan Multan comprises of District Multan, Vehari, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffar Garh, Lyyea, Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajan Pur.

 

Related :

Nautel NX100 Transmitter

http://www.nautel.com/solutions/high-power-mw-nx-series-100kw-2mw/

(Photo's courtesy PBC,Multan)

Nautel and All India Radio partner on High-Power, MW Digital Radio Deployment

Radiomag's Doug Irwin speaks to Stephen Farley, project manager for Nautel's All India Radio project.........

Read the interview here...

http://www.radiomagonline.com/blogentry/1241

Digital Radio Mondiale at IBC 2015: ‘DRM: Clear and Flexible Digital Radio’

Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) is already preparing for this year's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam 10th-15th September. IBC is the leading global tradeshow for broadcasters and media professionals and attracts over 150,000 visitors every year from over 160 countries worldwide.

Participants will also be able to see and hear the latest on digital radio (DRM30 and DRM+). Recent and exciting market developments in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America will feature large, as well as equipment (including new receivers).

All those interested are invited to meet DRM experts, broadcasters and manufacturers:

Fraunhofer IIS on Friday 11th September unveiling in Europe the first India-made DRM receiver, from 1400-1500 (Hall 8 B80)

Thomson Broadcast on Saturday 12th September, from 1100 to 1230 (Hall 8 C35)

Nautel in the afternoon between 1530 and 1700 (Hall 8 C49) under the banner "New Developments in DRM Transmitter Technology"

And Sunday will feature a joint event between Ampegon and Transradio from 1100 to 1230 (Hall 8 D35)

Ruxandra Obreja, the Consortium Chairman, says that: "Last year we made an exciting announcement and we hope that 2015 IBC will be even better for all those interested in digital sound broadcasting technology with the increasing interest in DRM and the co-existence of DRM with other similar technologies".

Other DRM members present at IBC are: GatesAir, RIZ Transmitters and RFmondial.

If you want to attend the DRM events please contact: projectoffice@drm.org

(DRM Consortium Press Release)

Pravasi Bharathi to launch world’s first Malayalam Digital Radio (DRM) by Nov 2015

Pravasi Bharathi Broadcasting Corporation operating from its headquarter in UAE is entering into an important phase of its journey. 

According to Chandrasenan.K, Managing Director & General Manager of Pravasi Bharathi Broadcasting Corporation, "Pravasi Bharathi 810 AM", world's first Malayalam digital radio and the first digital radio in the Middle East will be on air by November 2015 using the Digital Radio Mondiale standard.

As per info from station they are planning AM/DRM simulcast using a 200 kW Nautel transmitter. 

In addition to that, Gulf Malayalam Weekly from their Print and Publishing Division will be launched in August as an Onam gift to all Pravasi Malayalees. Gulf Malayalam Weekly is a real life magazine for Gulf Malayalee, being circulated in six GCC nations and in India.

BROADCAST AUSTRALIA CHOOSE NAUTEL FOR HIGH POWERED FM TRANSMISSION

Nautel is pleased to announce the first deployment of high powered FM transmitters to Broadcast Australia under a new five year supply agreement.

The award winning NVLT series was chosen following a successful bid by Nautel and their Australian representative, Innes Corporation for Broadcast Australia's high powered FM transmission requirements. Nautel are world leaders in the development of innovative and intelligent broadcast transmitters and the NVLT series is ranked as best in its industry class for overall power efficiency.

Broadcast Australia's General Manager of Engineering, Stephen Farrugia said "We are pleased to formalise our continuing engagement with Nautel and Innes Corporation.  Broadcast Australia has been using Nautel solid state transmitters for over 25 years and look forward to excellent performance from these air cooled FM transmitters."

Innes Corporation's General Manager, Karen Olliver commented "We have a long standing relationship with Broadcast Australia and have worked closely with their RF Engineers and Field Services Technicians on past project and maintenance requirements. I am very pleased this relationship now extends to the supply of Nautel FM transmitters and this initial deployment will see the first 20kW NVLT's in Australia."

Nautel's Asia/Pacific Regional Manager, John Abdnour added "Broadcast Australia and Nautel continue a 2 decade long relationship with this agreement.  We look forward to the future of our relationship with the supply of the Nautel family of transmitters".

www.nautel.com

Press Release

Source: Innes Corporation

DRM Roll-out in India with DIGIDIA

After the roll out in India in 6 towns with HARRIS/GATES AIR 20kW MW transmitters, now the roll out with NAUTEL is starting. All factory acceptance tests are finished and a first site in Delhi has been installed. In total DIGIDIA has delivered 26 redundant DRM systems consisting each of two OPRANO DRM Modulators and two ALTO Content Servers. The delivered systems cover the complete DRM functions including Journaline and EWS. All NAUTEL transmitters (100 kW, 200 kW nd 300 kW) have been shipped and will be installed all over India during the next 1 to 2 years.

Source : digidia.fr

Nautel to Deploy 31 Transmitters Throughout Australia

Southern Cross Austereo orders VS, XR and NVLT transmitters ranging from 2.5 kW to 10 kW

 

Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia — Australia's Southern Cross Austereo has placed an order for 31 Nautel VS, XR, and NVLT transmitters, which will be used throughout the country to replace aging equipment. The order includes (1) NV10LT, (3) NV7.5LT, (11) NV5LT, (4) NV3.5LT, (1) XR6, (3) VS1, (5) VS300 and (3) VS2.5 Radio transmitters.

 

National Radio Engineering Manager Steve Adler said "Southern Cross Austereo is delighted to be partnering with Nautel to replace our existing broadcast transmitter fleet. From 300 Watts to 20 kilowatts, Nautel has a solution to cover all our AM and FM transmission needs."

 

Nautel's representative in Australia is Innes Corporation. Innes General Manager Karen Olliver said "SCA is one of Australia's leading and innovative group broadcasters. Their engineering always represents cutting edge technology." Final deliveries, installation and commissioning will be coordinated and implemented by broadcast engineering consultant Trevor Harwood of TJH Systems, Adelaide.

 

"We're very pleased to work with Southern Cross Austereo and our partner in Australia on this project," said John Abdnour, Regional Manager/ Asia-Pacific for Nautel. "SCA is joining hundreds of broadcasters around the world who rely on feature rich and efficient Nautel transmitters." 

For more information on Nautel in Australia, visit www.innescorp.com.au

 

Learn more about Nautel VS Series transmitters
Learn more about Nautel XR Series transmitters
Learn more about Nautel NVLT Series transmitters

 

About Nautel

Nautel has emerged as one of the world's largest manufacturers of broadcast transmitters. With more than 12,000 transmitters deployed in over 177 countries since 1970, Nautel continues to lead the way in providing valuable new solutions for digital broadcasting and other applications.

 

(Nautel Press Release)

Nautel to Show Latest Transmission Technologies at IBC

New television transmitters, expanded NVLT FM line, High Power AM, DRM and Nautel-specific transmission capabilities to be showcased in Amsterdam.

 

Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia — Nautel, one of the world's largest broadcast transmitter manufacturers, will give visitors to IBC a look at the company's latest transmission technologies as well as hands-on demonstrations of their award-winning transmitter control via the Advanced User Interface (AUI).

 

DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) capability is of great interest to medium wave broadcasters around the world, and Nautel is a key player in the rollout of this technology. The company will host a DRM event, titled "DRM listeners: Building to a Billion," on their stand (8.C61) on Saturday 14 September from 15:00 – 17:00. Nautel recently began the deployment of 27 medium wave DRM-enabled transmitters and associated equipment to India as part of All India Radio's transition to digital broadcasting, possibly the world's largest digital radio initiative to date. 100kW, 200 kW and 300 kW transmitters will be placed throughout the country, all configured for DRM30 transmission.

 

More at ;

http://www.nautel.com/press-releases/nautel-to-show-latest-transmission-technologies-at-ibc/

Nautel Begins Delivery of Major DRM Transmitter Project

Nautel participation in All India Radio's transition to DRM digital AM involves 4.9 Megawatts total of transmission power.

Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia — Nautel has begun deployment of 27 medium wave AM transmitters and associated equipment ordered earlier this year by India's Prasar Bharati. The orders for 100 kW, 100 kW and 300 kW DRM-enabled transmitters are being installed for All India Radio and comprise the world's largest digital radio deployment to date. All transmitters in the system are being configured for DRM30 transmission and will be used in 27 locations throughout India.

Engineers from AIR were at the Nautel factory in Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia in early August to begin Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of the first transmitters in the order. Three 300 kW NX300 and one 200 kW NX200 transmitters were accepted in early August; four 100 kW NX100 transmitters are scheduled for testing at the end of the month. The NX200 is shipping August 27. Its installation in Delhi, scheduled to begin in late October, will kick off the deployment in India; the installation project will be led by Nautel Customer Service Technician Bachar Dib. The NX300 transmitters shipping to India at the end of the month will be installed in Jammu, Jalandhar and Lucknow.

All India Radio (AIR) serves the entire country of India via their analog broadcasting service, covering a broad range of languages and dialects through the country. The transition to digital broadcasting will allow AIR to use alternate platforms such as podcasting, SMS, webcasting and mobile services, and offer a 24-hour news channel along with other programming. Additional services such as Interactive Text Transmission and disaster warning are also planned.

"The significance of this project for Digital Broadcasting for India and the rest of the world cannot be understated," said Peter Conlon, Nautel President and CEO. "It represents a major change in the number of potential listeners for DRM, and reinvigorates Medium Wave transmission which has been languishing over recent years. This deployment shows that Radio is still a valid medium that has a place in our mixed media world for decades to come. Nautel is thrilled to be part of this important project."

Nautel NX Series MW transmitters were first introduced in 2007. These high power transmitters occupy a surprisingly small footprint for their power and offer the industry's highest efficiency (90%) along with AM precorrection, unmatched linearity and Nautel's exclusive Advanced User Interface. Working with Nautel on the deployment are Comcon, Nautel's in-country partner along with Altronic, providing RF test loads; Digidia, providing DRM modulators/content servers and Kintronic Labs, supplying matching systems for the project. The project includes 6 Nautel NX300 (300 kW MW-AM), 10 NX200 (200 kW MW-AM) and 11 NX100 (100 kW MW-AM) transmitters.

Nautel will be at IBC with the company's latest Medium Wave, FM and TV transmitters, and will host a DRM event on the Nautel stand (8.C61) on Saturday 14 September from 15:00 – 17:00. The event is titled "DRM listeners: Building a Billion."

About Nautel

Nautel has emerged as one of the world's largest manufacturers of AM and FM radio broadcast transmitters. With more than 12,000 transmitters deployed in over 177 countries since 1970, Nautel

continues to lead the way in providing valuable new solutions for digital radio broadcasting and other applications.

 

(Press Release)

DRM: “Your ‘Smart’ Radio solution” at IBC 2013

The DRM Consortium will have a stronger presence than ever at this year's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam 12th -17th September. IBC is considered to be the leading global tradeshow for broadcasters and media professionals and attracts over 150,000 visitors

every year from over 160 countries worldwide.

At this year's event, in conjunction and with the support of the European Broadcasting Union, DRM Consortium representatives will offer visitors to the EBU stand (Hall 10.F20) an update on the latest DRM developments. These presentations are scheduled for Friday 13th September 4 p.m. and Saturday 14th September 11 a.m. in the EBU presentation theatre.

DRM Consortium members, Harris Broadcast and Nautel Ltd, will also be hosting DRM events during the show. Harris Broadcast are holding a 'Meet and Greet' event at The Beach on Friday afternoon (13th) and Nautel Ltd (Hall 8C.61) are holding the already DRM traditional event on Saturday afternoon (14th). Participants will be able to see and hear then all the latest DRM and DRM+ technology in action and receive the most up-to-date information on the latest market developments.

Ruxandra Obreja, the Consortium Chairman, is delighted that: "DRM will have more events than ever at IBC. They will showcase the technical and finer details of the DRM benefits with their practical application and reception. Digital radio is here and we want to get the key players and the public convinced that DRM is indeed a very smart radio solution for them."

For more information please write to: projectoffice@drm.org.

About DRM

Digital Radio Mondiale™ (DRM) is the universal, openly standardised digital broadcasting system for all broadcasting frequencies.

The DRM standard comprises of two major configurations: 'DRM30' intended for broadcasts on short, medium and long wave up to 30 MHz and providing large coverage areas and low power consumption. The configuration for the VHF bands above 30 MHz is called 'DRM+', tailored for local and regional coverage with broadcaster-controlled transmissions.

All DRM configurations share the same audio coding, data and multimedia services, service linking, multiplexing and signalling schemes. DRM provides high quality sound combined with a wealth of enhanced features: Surround Sound, Journaline text information, Slideshow, EPG, and data services.

For more information and DRM updates please visit www.drm.org or subscribe to DRM news by writing to pressoffice@drm.org. Click here for the Newsletter with all the latest DRM news from around the world.

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(DRM Consortium Press Release)