The BBC World Service - which marks its 80th birthday today on Wednesday -was broadcast only on shortwave back in 1932. Today, audiences on FM, digital radio and the internet are growing fast while shortwave is in decline, but for millions it remains a lifeline.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Samsung launches Android based media player with Digital Radio
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digitalmedia and digital convergence technologies, and International DMB Advancement Group(IDAG) has announced the launch of digital radio, mobile TV and internet services with
theSamsung GALAXY S WiFi 5.0.
The device will be available from April, 2012 in Germany, theNetherlands, UK, Switzerland, Norway and South Africa.Samsung and IDAG see big opportunities in an environment where consumers are spendingmore time on mobile entertainment and news. - "Samsung believes that such functionalities will take GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 to a newlevel. Built-in DMB/DAB+ provides excellent radio and TV experiences on the go,"said Byung Joon Jang, Director of MID Sales & Marketing at Samsung Electronics.
Combining broadcasting and the internet in the same product introduces a range of newpossibilities that can strengthen radio and TV programs and widen their appeal amongaudiences. Digital radio via DAB/DAB+ or Mobile TV via DMB is currently available in morethan 40 countries globally, and expects to extend to other countries.- "The functionalities of the Samsung GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 stand out. We expect thatSamsung's entry into this area will inspire new fans of digital radio and mobile TV,"said Gunnar Garfors, president of IDAG.European governments are responding positively to the replacement of FM with DMB/DAB+,the de facto standard for digital radio.
This creates a huge demand as hundreds of millions oftraditional FM radios will be replaced or upgraded to DMB/DAB+ which is a flexibletechnology, allowing for mobile TV services together with radio.The GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 will be exhibited with the demonstration of mobile TV and digitalradio services at Hall 8, Mobile World Congress 2012.
theSamsung GALAXY S WiFi 5.0.
The device will be available from April, 2012 in Germany, theNetherlands, UK, Switzerland, Norway and South Africa.Samsung and IDAG see big opportunities in an environment where consumers are spendingmore time on mobile entertainment and news. - "Samsung believes that such functionalities will take GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 to a newlevel. Built-in DMB/DAB+ provides excellent radio and TV experiences on the go,"said Byung Joon Jang, Director of MID Sales & Marketing at Samsung Electronics.
Combining broadcasting and the internet in the same product introduces a range of newpossibilities that can strengthen radio and TV programs and widen their appeal amongaudiences. Digital radio via DAB/DAB+ or Mobile TV via DMB is currently available in morethan 40 countries globally, and expects to extend to other countries.- "The functionalities of the Samsung GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 stand out. We expect thatSamsung's entry into this area will inspire new fans of digital radio and mobile TV,"said Gunnar Garfors, president of IDAG.European governments are responding positively to the replacement of FM with DMB/DAB+,the de facto standard for digital radio.
This creates a huge demand as hundreds of millions oftraditional FM radios will be replaced or upgraded to DMB/DAB+ which is a flexibletechnology, allowing for mobile TV services together with radio.The GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 will be exhibited with the demonstration of mobile TV and digitalradio services at Hall 8, Mobile World Congress 2012.
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi Photo's
Monday, February 27, 2012
KBC Radio going daily !
KBC Radio on 6095 kHz is planning to broadcast daily for a couple of hours with effect from April 2012. More details will be posted soon on KBC website.
(Source : KBC Radio)
(Source : KBC Radio)
WRMI to Debut Irish Soccer Reports
MIAMI, USA - The U.S. shortwave radio station WRMI will carry weekly updates of Irish pro soccer football beginning St. Patrick's Day Week. Radio Miami International - WRMI - will debut "Football Made in Ireland" on Monday, March 12 at 2 PM Eastern Time (1800 GMT/UTC). The two-minute feature is slated to be carried Mondays through Fridays at the end of RTE Ireland's
"Drivetime" program at 2 PM, 5 PM and 9 PM ET (or 1800, 2100 and 0100 GMT). This will not be the first foray into sports programming for WRMI, which has also carried such weekly sports-related features as "World Cricket Today," "World Baseball Today" and "Baseball Mexico" in recent years.
"Drivetime" program at 2 PM, 5 PM and 9 PM ET (or 1800, 2100 and 0100 GMT). This will not be the first foray into sports programming for WRMI, which has also carried such weekly sports-related features as "World Cricket Today," "World Baseball Today" and "Baseball Mexico" in recent years.
(Source : NASB Facebook Page)
RIP Stanley Leinwoll
Dan Elyea of WYFR informs us that renowned shortwave engineer and frequency planner Stanley Leinwoll passed away on February 21, 2012. During his long career in international broadcasting, Stanley worked as frequency manager for the Voice of America, director of engineering for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and as an independent shortwave frequency consultant based in New York. He did frequency planning for at least two members of the NASB - WEWN and WYFR. He wrote a well-known book titled "From Spark to Satellite: A History of Radio Communication." Stanley was a strong supporter of the idea of holding an HFCC (High Frequency Coordination Conference) in the United States -- a goal that was finally realized by the NASB in 2011.
(Source : National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters Facebook Page)
Friday, February 24, 2012
e-qsl for Radio Oomrang
Received this e-qsl for an e-mailed RR in 2 days for annual "Radio Oomrang" broadcast via MB.....time on the qsl is misleading as it was heard only after AWR Guam went off air at 1629 UTC.
Radio Oomrang broadcasts once in a year on shortwave in lower German language via facilities of Media Broadcast in Germany. Radio Oomrang announces as "The Free Voice of Frisian People from Amrum island in Germany". Station ID is in english.
Window to the world wasn't always wide open
I went through a phase where the world band was one of my fondest possessions. But I haven't used it for its intended purpose in several years; most recently, it was sitting on my desk here at work, serving as an AM radio. (We don't get FM signals very well inside the building.)
More at : http://www.t-g.com/story/1818330.html
Thursday, February 23, 2012
New Station from Myanmar "Thazin Broadcasting Station"
Yesterday 21st Feb 2012, I was listening to new Myanmar station on 7110 kHz
and heard the sign off announcement in Burmese given as " We like to wish our listeners of Thazin Broadcasting Station a happy and peaceful life. Dear listeners you have just heard our Thazin Broadcasting Station evening transmission from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on MW 639 kHz and 7.11 MHz. Our Thazin Broadcasting Station broadcast in the morning from 6.00 am to 8.00 am, in the afternoon 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and in the evening 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on MW 639 kHz, beside this we are also broadcasting once at 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and at 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on MW 639 kHz. Also we are broadcasting three times daily in the morning at 6.00 am to 8.00 am on SW 6.03 MHz, in the afternoon at 11.00 am to 1.00 pm on SW 9.4 MHz and in the evening 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on SW 7.11 MHz. We are thankful to all listeners for listening to this broadcast and wish them a happy and peaceful life "
and heard the sign off announcement in Burmese given as " We like to wish our listeners of Thazin Broadcasting Station a happy and peaceful life. Dear listeners you have just heard our Thazin Broadcasting Station evening transmission from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on MW 639 kHz and 7.11 MHz. Our Thazin Broadcasting Station broadcast in the morning from 6.00 am to 8.00 am, in the afternoon 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and in the evening 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on MW 639 kHz, beside this we are also broadcasting once at 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and at 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on MW 639 kHz. Also we are broadcasting three times daily in the morning at 6.00 am to 8.00 am on SW 6.03 MHz, in the afternoon at 11.00 am to 1.00 pm on SW 9.4 MHz and in the evening 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on SW 7.11 MHz. We are thankful to all listeners for listening to this broadcast and wish them a happy and peaceful life "
According to above announcement the schedule will be as follows:
Morning transmission :
2330 to 0130 hrs UTC on 639 kHz
2330 to 0130 hrs UTC on 6030 kHz
Afternoon transmission :
O430 to 0630 hrs UTC on 639 kHz
O430 to 0630 hrs UTC on 9400 kHz
Evening transmission :
1030 to 1430 hrs UTC on 639 kHz
1030 to 1430 hrs UTC on 7110 kHz
Here's the audio file of announcement ...
http://www.box.com/files#/files/0/f/0/1/f_1623080622/0/comment
This recording was done this morning between two frequency first was 7110 kHz and the second was 639 kHz :
http://www.box.com/files#/files/0/f/0/1/f_1623084440/0/comment
Babul Gupta
babulgupta@gmail.com
www.babulgupta.com
Via Indian DX Club International FB group
http://www.facebook.com/groups/idxci/
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Google Doodle pays tribute to Heinrich Rudolf Hertz
Wondering what is that electromagnetic wave that greets you on opening the Google home page? It is Google's Doodle marking 155th birth anniversary of German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz.
Read the TOI Newsreport here
Read the TOI Newsreport here
Monday, February 20, 2012
New Pressure On Jammers Of International Broadcasts
Monday, February 20, 2012
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has called upon the world's nations to take "necessary actions" to stop intentional interference with satellite transmissions.
The change in ITU regulations, which was approved at the just-concluded World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) in Geneva, Switzerland, came after numerous complaints that international satellite TV programs in Persian and Arabic were suffering from deliberate interference, known as "jamming".
Two satellite operators that have been targeted, Eutelsat and Arabsat, said the interfering signals originated from Iran and Syria.
"We are gratified to see the World Radiocommunication Conference take a position on this vital issue," said Richard M. Lobo, Director of the United States International Broadcasting Bureau.
"Of course, it remains to be seen whether Iran, Syria and other countries which interfere with international satellite communications will change their practices. Jamming is a fundamental violation, not only of international regulations and norms, but of the right of people everywhere to receive and impart information," Lobo said.
The interference, which has increased since September, 2011, affected broadcasts of the British Broadcasting Corporation, Broadcasting Board of Governors , Audiovisuel extérieur de la France RFI and France 24 TV, Deutsche Welle, and RFE/RL, Inc.'s Radio Farda. Joining in backing the ITW rule change were Radio Netherlands Worldwide and the European Broadcasting Union.
The change in the regulation came after hours of discussion and debate, both in small groups and on the floor of the WRC. A report by the ITU's Radio Regulations Board noted "the persistent character of the harmful interference" and the fact that "in some cases, the administrations involved have not responded … and appear to take no action to resolve the interference."
The revised language says administrations "shall ascertain the facts and take the necessary actions" when they encounter jamming.
Prior to the WRC action, the Directors-General of five major international broadcasters charged that jamming is a violation of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Reporters Without Borders called for nations to "firmly condemn countries that do not respect the fundamental principles of the free flow of information," adding, "the ITU must not be the accomplice of regimes that obstruct the flow of news and information on their telecommunications networks."
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran termed satellite jamming part of a broader effort. "The Iranian government is also engaged in comprehensive attempts to take complete control of online access to the internet as well as restricting mobile voice and data communications," the group said in a statement urging the WRC to address the jamming issue.
(BBG Press Release)
The change in ITU regulations, which was approved at the just-concluded World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) in Geneva, Switzerland, came after numerous complaints that international satellite TV programs in Persian and Arabic were suffering from deliberate interference, known as "jamming".
Two satellite operators that have been targeted, Eutelsat and Arabsat, said the interfering signals originated from Iran and Syria.
"We are gratified to see the World Radiocommunication Conference take a position on this vital issue," said Richard M. Lobo, Director of the United States International Broadcasting Bureau.
"Of course, it remains to be seen whether Iran, Syria and other countries which interfere with international satellite communications will change their practices. Jamming is a fundamental violation, not only of international regulations and norms, but of the right of people everywhere to receive and impart information," Lobo said.
The interference, which has increased since September, 2011, affected broadcasts of the British Broadcasting Corporation, Broadcasting Board of Governors , Audiovisuel extérieur de la France RFI and France 24 TV, Deutsche Welle, and RFE/RL, Inc.'s Radio Farda. Joining in backing the ITW rule change were Radio Netherlands Worldwide and the European Broadcasting Union.
The change in the regulation came after hours of discussion and debate, both in small groups and on the floor of the WRC. A report by the ITU's Radio Regulations Board noted "the persistent character of the harmful interference" and the fact that "in some cases, the administrations involved have not responded … and appear to take no action to resolve the interference."
The revised language says administrations "shall ascertain the facts and take the necessary actions" when they encounter jamming.
Prior to the WRC action, the Directors-General of five major international broadcasters charged that jamming is a violation of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Reporters Without Borders called for nations to "firmly condemn countries that do not respect the fundamental principles of the free flow of information," adding, "the ITU must not be the accomplice of regimes that obstruct the flow of news and information on their telecommunications networks."
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran termed satellite jamming part of a broader effort. "The Iranian government is also engaged in comprehensive attempts to take complete control of online access to the internet as well as restricting mobile voice and data communications," the group said in a statement urging the WRC to address the jamming issue.
(BBG Press Release)
Friday, February 17, 2012
BES Expo 2012 : Report
The BES Expo 2012 - 18th International Conference & Exhibition on Terrestrial & Satellite Broadcasting was organized at New Delhi from 11th to 13th Feb 2012 at hall 12 & 12A of Pragati Maidan expo centre.
---------------------------------------- View of Pragati Maidan, New Delhi Broadcast Engineering Society (India), the society of broadcast professionals organises this International Conference and Exhibition on Terrestrial & Satellite broadcasting every year. All the previous expo's had a large participation of major broadcast equipment manufacturers and service providers.
Over 100 highly reputed organizations, service providers and major broadcast equipment manufacturers from all over the world displayed their latest state-of-art technologies and services. The event is approved by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India & India Trade Promotion Organisation and supported by Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India), Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Govt of India, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union & The Society of Broadcast Engineers, USA and endorsed by International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers. This year's theme was "Broadcasting through multiple platforms". 
The event was inaugrated by Dr. S.Jagathrakshakan, Hon'ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Govt of India on 11th Feb, 2012. Guest of honour & keynote speaker was Mr.Uday Kumar Varma, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India.
Inaugurating the event Dr. S.Jagathrakshakan, Hon'ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Govt of India said "Broadcasting is one of the fastest growing sectors of our economy over the last few decades. Forecasts point out that with a huge potential this sector will continue to grow further. This growth has been possible thanks to the liberal & progressive policies of the Govt.of India, which has encouraged investments, promoted entrepreneurship & attracted innovation. Today, India's broadcasting industry is one of the largest in the world".
He also emphasised that "Digitalization promises to ensure attainment of the full potential of the broadcast sector and is expected to bring in major gains to all stake-holders".
A workshop on "Connecting in Crisis - Role of Radio in Natural Disasters & Emergency warning and alert using DRM system " was organized on day one in which presentations were made by Mr. Anthony Frangi, University of Queensland, Australia & Mr. Alexander Zink, Fraunhofer IIS, Germany.
International players showcased their products, facilities and services. On display were whole range of products like Amplifiers, Antenna Systems(Broadcast, FM & TV), Attenuators, conductors, Antenna testers, Audio measuring & test equipments, Audio mixers, Audio processors, Automation systems & softwares, Broadcast equipments & softwares, Broadband access products, Cables & accessories, Channel automation systems, Compact & digital disc production systems, DTH Systems, DAB Systems, Digital Audio & Video recording systems, Digital storage,archival & retrieval systems, DVB-T Transmitters, Earth stations/systems, Fibre optic solutions/services, Filters & splitters, Frequency monitoring systems, FM Exciters, HD Radio, HDTV, Headphones, Microphones, Mixers, Network management systems, Radio data systems, Radio automation softwares, Scheduling softwares, Satellite receivers, Switchers, Transmitters (AM,FM,TV), Test & Measuring equipments, Virtual Studio, VSAT systems, Wireless systems. 
Prasar Bharati ( Broadcasting Corp. of India ) put up a huge stall (1-4) in which latest technical innovations from All India radio & Doordarshan were exhibited.
Among the systems displayed by AIR & DD were :
a) Multichannel MW DRM Broadcast
b) SMS based status monitoring of 100 watts FM tranmitters
c) Glimpse of forthcoming AIR Webcasting & Podcasting services
d) Remote monitoring & control system for FM transmitters
e) Doordarshan's HDTV Plans
-------------------Screen shots of AIR Multichannel DRM txn on MW 1017 kHz
During the BES Expo 2012, All India Radio had test transmissions at 0330-1200 UTC with multichannel DRM broadcast on MW, 1st channel carrying music & 2nd channel talk program on a single freq 1017 kHz from a new Riz mobile transmitter with power output of 3 kW in DRM mode.
DRM Future Plans :
1) Replacement of two 1000 kW MW transmitters by new DRM compatible transmitters ( expected by 31st March 2012)
2) Replacement of 34 old MW transmitters by new DRM transmitters.
3) Replacement of 6, 10 kW mobile transmitters by mobile DRM transmitters.
4) Conversion of 36 compatible MW transmitters into DRM transmitters.
5) Replacement of five SW transmitters by DRM transmitters.
6) Implementation of pilot project of DRM+ txers at major cities.
7) New DRM+ transmittesr at 24 places ( DRM compatible FM txers)
8) Setting up 100 watt FM DRM+ compatible transmitters at 100 locations.
9) Replacement of existing MW/FM transmitters by high power DRM+ FM transmitters.
Transmitter manufacturer & provider of technology, services & systems, Thomson also participated in this years expo like last year, they displayed their latest DRM solution equipments. Among some of the prominent exhibitors were AGIV, Adobe, Autodesk, BECIL(Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd.), Broadcast Electronics USA, Broadcast & Cablesat, CAT-5 Broadcast, CDG Broadcast, Dalet, Digidia, Dolby, Electro Dynamics, Falcon Technologies, Grass Valley, Harr-Ban, Harris, Hitachi, Ideal Broadcasting, Mediaguru, Orban, R & S, Radio Frequency System, Radio Systems Inc., Sennheiser India, Sony, Rohde & Schwarz, Shaf Broadcast, Technomedia, Tektronix & Winmedia, Singapore.
A two day conference was also scheduled to be held at Pragati Maidan,New Delhi in which some of the prominent speakers are, Makoto Taguchi, NHK, Japan, Gerard Faria, Teamcast, France, Peter Busch, R&S, Germany, Brad Redwood, Masstech Group, Australia, Fabio Gattari, Etere, Italy, Mustapha Rezzoug, Netia, France, Ian Trow, Harmonic Inc, USA, Muzaffar Fakhruddin,
Sony, Malaysia, Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix, Singapore, Gunnar Garfos, MMTV, Norway, Trevor Francis, Broadcast, Quantel Ltd, UK, Dr.P.K.Jain, ISRO, Pradeep Asthana, Newtec,UAE, Hermann Zensen,Digidia, France, Chirag Dadia,ATDI,India, Chris Grey,Sony,Hongkong, Jason Power,Dolby,UK, Ludo Maes, TDP, Belgium, Yogendra Pal, AIR, India, R.Sreedhar, CEMCA, India, Dr.H.O.Srivastava,WDF,India & Barsha Chabaria, Salaam Namaste CRS,India.
The event was inaugrated by Dr. S.Jagathrakshakan, Hon'ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Govt of India on 11th Feb, 2012. Guest of honour & keynote speaker was Mr.Uday Kumar Varma, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Govt. of India.Inaugurating the event Dr. S.Jagathrakshakan, Hon'ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Govt of India said "Broadcasting is one of the fastest growing sectors of our economy over the last few decades. Forecasts point out that with a huge potential this sector will continue to grow further. This growth has been possible thanks to the liberal & progressive policies of the Govt.of India, which has encouraged investments, promoted entrepreneurship & attracted innovation. Today, India's broadcasting industry is one of the largest in the world".
He also emphasised that "Digitalization promises to ensure attainment of the full potential of the broadcast sector and is expected to bring in major gains to all stake-holders".
A workshop on "Connecting in Crisis - Role of Radio in Natural Disasters & Emergency warning and alert using DRM system " was organized on day one in which presentations were made by Mr. Anthony Frangi, University of Queensland, Australia & Mr. Alexander Zink, Fraunhofer IIS, Germany.
International players showcased their products, facilities and services. On display were whole range of products like Amplifiers, Antenna Systems(Broadcast, FM & TV), Attenuators, conductors, Antenna testers, Audio measuring & test equipments, Audio mixers, Audio processors, Automation systems & softwares, Broadcast equipments & softwares, Broadband access products, Cables & accessories, Channel automation systems, Compact & digital disc production systems, DTH Systems, DAB Systems, Digital Audio & Video recording systems, Digital storage,archival & retrieval systems, DVB-T Transmitters, Earth stations/systems, Fibre optic solutions/services, Filters & splitters, Frequency monitoring systems, FM Exciters, HD Radio, HDTV, Headphones, Microphones, Mixers, Network management systems, Radio data systems, Radio automation softwares, Scheduling softwares, Satellite receivers, Switchers, Transmitters (AM,FM,TV), Test & Measuring equipments, Virtual Studio, VSAT systems, Wireless systems. Prasar Bharati ( Broadcasting Corp. of India ) put up a huge stall (1-4) in which latest technical innovations from All India radio & Doordarshan were exhibited.Among the systems displayed by AIR & DD were :a) Multichannel MW DRM Broadcast
b) SMS based status monitoring of 100 watts FM tranmitters
c) Glimpse of forthcoming AIR Webcasting & Podcasting services
d) Remote monitoring & control system for FM transmitters
e) Doordarshan's HDTV Plans
-------------------Screen shots of AIR Multichannel DRM txn on MW 1017 kHz During the BES Expo 2012, All India Radio had test transmissions at 0330-1200 UTC with multichannel DRM broadcast on MW, 1st channel carrying music & 2nd channel talk program on a single freq 1017 kHz from a new Riz mobile transmitter with power output of 3 kW in DRM mode.
DRM Future Plans :
1) Replacement of two 1000 kW MW transmitters by new DRM compatible transmitters ( expected by 31st March 2012)
2) Replacement of 34 old MW transmitters by new DRM transmitters.
3) Replacement of 6, 10 kW mobile transmitters by mobile DRM transmitters.
4) Conversion of 36 compatible MW transmitters into DRM transmitters.
5) Replacement of five SW transmitters by DRM transmitters.
6) Implementation of pilot project of DRM+ txers at major cities.
7) New DRM+ transmittesr at 24 places ( DRM compatible FM txers)
8) Setting up 100 watt FM DRM+ compatible transmitters at 100 locations.
9) Replacement of existing MW/FM transmitters by high power DRM+ FM transmitters.
DRM Consortium was part of a large booth of Nautel/Comcon this year, a DRM+ surround sound demo was available at booth. Many DRM receivers were displayed at the booth. The newer version of DRM receiver DR111 from Chengdu Newstar Electronics Co.Ltd was on display at Digidia booth which was part of French Pavillion. Many officials from DRM Consortium attended the expo including DRM Project Director, Vineeta Dwivedi, Alexander Zink & Ludo Maes both Vice Chairman of DRM Consortium.
Transmitter manufacturer & provider of technology, services & systems, Thomson also participated in this years expo like last year, they displayed their latest DRM solution equipments. Among some of the prominent exhibitors were AGIV, Adobe, Autodesk, BECIL(Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd.), Broadcast Electronics USA, Broadcast & Cablesat, CAT-5 Broadcast, CDG Broadcast, Dalet, Digidia, Dolby, Electro Dynamics, Falcon Technologies, Grass Valley, Harr-Ban, Harris, Hitachi, Ideal Broadcasting, Mediaguru, Orban, R & S, Radio Frequency System, Radio Systems Inc., Sennheiser India, Sony, Rohde & Schwarz, Shaf Broadcast, Technomedia, Tektronix & Winmedia, Singapore.A two day conference was also scheduled to be held at Pragati Maidan,New Delhi in which some of the prominent speakers are, Makoto Taguchi, NHK, Japan, Gerard Faria, Teamcast, France, Peter Busch, R&S, Germany, Brad Redwood, Masstech Group, Australia, Fabio Gattari, Etere, Italy, Mustapha Rezzoug, Netia, France, Ian Trow, Harmonic Inc, USA, Muzaffar Fakhruddin,
Sony, Malaysia, Danny Wilson, Pixelmetrix, Singapore, Gunnar Garfos, MMTV, Norway, Trevor Francis, Broadcast, Quantel Ltd, UK, Dr.P.K.Jain, ISRO, Pradeep Asthana, Newtec,UAE, Hermann Zensen,Digidia, France, Chirag Dadia,ATDI,India, Chris Grey,Sony,Hongkong, Jason Power,Dolby,UK, Ludo Maes, TDP, Belgium, Yogendra Pal, AIR, India, R.Sreedhar, CEMCA, India, Dr.H.O.Srivastava,WDF,India & Barsha Chabaria, Salaam Namaste CRS,India.
Ludo Maes, Vice Chairman, DRM Consortium during a presentation on DRM receivers
R.K.Jain, Engineer-in-chief, All India Radio presented momento to speakers
Shri.C.M.Jatua,Hon'ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, Govt of India was the chief guest at the valedictory & awards function.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sustainability of terrestrial broadcasting in India
As far as terretrial radio broadcasting is concerned, it is gong to be mainstay. Certainly, it would be supplemented by satellite broadcasting, internet, telephone etc so that listeners have wide choice. For atleast next ten to fifteen years AIR intends to extend its reach through digital AM, AM and on alternate emerging platforms. Reception through satellite channels provides access in remote, hilly & inaccessible area's. In the field of ever changing technologies, it is better to review the stratergy periodically to fulfill the needs of people as public broadcaster.
(Shri.R.K.Jain, Engineer-in-chief, All India Radio in an interview to Devesh Kumar of BES, published in BES Expo 2012 Day 1 Bulletin)
Saturday, February 11, 2012
UN invites countries to tune in for first World Radio Day
The role of radio as a facilitator of education, freedom of expression and public debate will be celebrated as World Radio Day is observed for the first time on Monday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
“In a world changing quickly, we must make the most of radio’s ability to connect people and societies, to share knowledge and information and to strengthen understanding,” said UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova in her message marking the Day.
With the ability to reach up to 95 per cent of the world’s population, radio is the most prevalent mass medium which has the ability to reach remote communities and marginalized groups at a low cost. It has also proven to be highly resilient as its scope and distribution platforms have grown with the development of new technologies.
“Radio is the mass medium that reaches the widest audience, especially the most marginalized parts of our societies,” said Ms. Bokova. “Free, independent and pluralistic radio is essential for healthy societies, it is vital for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
The observance of they day on 13 February also marks the anniversary of UN Radio, which was launched in 1946. UNESCO stressed the importance of radio as a vital source of information during natural disasters, and as a central instrument in community life with the potential of mobilizing social change.
However, UNESCO noted that worldwide, up to one billion people still do not have access to radio. In Nepal, for example, almost one fifth of the people live in areas without radio coverage.
“There are hundreds of radio stations in Nepal and we hope that they will use 13 February to celebrate their power,” said Axel Plathe, head of the UNESCO office in Kathmandu, the capital. “Radios have a crucial role in creating access to information in remote areas, especially in the mountainous regions where they are often the only media available.”
To encourage public broadcasters and the public to celebrate the Day, UNESCO has created a website with audio messages in several languages and handbooks for community radio stations. The site also provides free access to UNESCO’s audio archives showcasing interviews with renowned figures such as Nelson Mandela, Pablo Neruda, Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Picasso and Jean-Paul Sartre.
“In a world changing quickly, we must make the most of radio’s ability to connect people and societies, to share knowledge and information and to strengthen understanding,” said UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova in her message marking the Day.
With the ability to reach up to 95 per cent of the world’s population, radio is the most prevalent mass medium which has the ability to reach remote communities and marginalized groups at a low cost. It has also proven to be highly resilient as its scope and distribution platforms have grown with the development of new technologies.
“Radio is the mass medium that reaches the widest audience, especially the most marginalized parts of our societies,” said Ms. Bokova. “Free, independent and pluralistic radio is essential for healthy societies, it is vital for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
The observance of they day on 13 February also marks the anniversary of UN Radio, which was launched in 1946. UNESCO stressed the importance of radio as a vital source of information during natural disasters, and as a central instrument in community life with the potential of mobilizing social change.
However, UNESCO noted that worldwide, up to one billion people still do not have access to radio. In Nepal, for example, almost one fifth of the people live in areas without radio coverage.
“There are hundreds of radio stations in Nepal and we hope that they will use 13 February to celebrate their power,” said Axel Plathe, head of the UNESCO office in Kathmandu, the capital. “Radios have a crucial role in creating access to information in remote areas, especially in the mountainous regions where they are often the only media available.”
To encourage public broadcasters and the public to celebrate the Day, UNESCO has created a website with audio messages in several languages and handbooks for community radio stations. The site also provides free access to UNESCO’s audio archives showcasing interviews with renowned figures such as Nelson Mandela, Pablo Neruda, Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Picasso and Jean-Paul Sartre.
RFE/RL's Radio Azadi marks 10 years of broadcasting in Afghanistan.
Radio Azadi: Ten Years Of Impact In Afghanistan
This week, RFE/RL's Radio Azadi marks 10 years of bringing news and information to the people of Afghanistan. During a special day of programming, the station which reaches over 60% of Afghans weekly asked listeners to call or write to share what Radio Azadi programming means to them.
The reaction was overwhelming as Radio Azadi received thousands of SMS and telephone messages, including from listeners in the country's most remote villages and from all walks of life.
"We tried to play as many of the messages as we could," says Radio Azadi Director Hashem Mohmand. "Listeners who didn't have their tributes aired should know that we still heard their voices."
"It was humbling to see such an outpouring of affection both for the radio as a whole and for individual presenters," Mohmand adds. "It was very emotional day for many of us. We are truly honored to do what we do." Praise for Radio Azadi was not limited to Afghans. House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.), and Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.) each penned letters of congratulations to Radio Azadi, which were also shared with listeners.
Radio Azadi is the second incarnation of RFE/RL broadcasting to Afghanistan in the Dari and Pashto languages. "Radio Free Afghanistan" served audiences throughout the country from 1985 to 1993, during the Soviet war in Afghanistan.
For more on Radio Azadi, and to listen in Dari or Pashto, check this link :
http://bit.ly/aAdO4s
This week, RFE/RL's Radio Azadi marks 10 years of bringing news and information to the people of Afghanistan. During a special day of programming, the station which reaches over 60% of Afghans weekly asked listeners to call or write to share what Radio Azadi programming means to them.
The reaction was overwhelming as Radio Azadi received thousands of SMS and telephone messages, including from listeners in the country's most remote villages and from all walks of life.
"We tried to play as many of the messages as we could," says Radio Azadi Director Hashem Mohmand. "Listeners who didn't have their tributes aired should know that we still heard their voices."
"It was humbling to see such an outpouring of affection both for the radio as a whole and for individual presenters," Mohmand adds. "It was very emotional day for many of us. We are truly honored to do what we do." Praise for Radio Azadi was not limited to Afghans. House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.), and Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.) each penned letters of congratulations to Radio Azadi, which were also shared with listeners.
Radio Azadi is the second incarnation of RFE/RL broadcasting to Afghanistan in the Dari and Pashto languages. "Radio Free Afghanistan" served audiences throughout the country from 1985 to 1993, during the Soviet war in Afghanistan.
For more on Radio Azadi, and to listen in Dari or Pashto, check this link :
http://bit.ly/aAdO4s
(Press Release)
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