[Scan-DC] Anybody familiar with DRM receivers?

[Merlin Jacobs]

I have a WinRadio Excalibur with the DRM key. Nothing to be heard here in the USA. About 5 years ago I could pick up the Spain’s National Radio DRM broadcast but no more.
Merlin K3MEJ

Typos courtesy of my iPhone auto correct.


> On Dec 17, 2019, at 3:34 PM, Steve <restonham at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> They are a sister station to WTOP.  They broadcast in HD3 and are currently the only station in the US to do so.  I have no idea if HD3 is DRM.  Apparently the radio broadcast industry wants to transition to HD, but it would require millions of people to buy new radios and current car radios would be obsolete.  Doesn’t sound like it will happen anytime soon.  It will be like the transition to digital TV, where OTA will be available for a long time.  Using a small amplified indoor TV antenna, I can pick up over 30 digital channels very well in Reston.
> 
> Steve, N4EUK
> 
>> On Dec 17, 2019, at 10:36, Joseph M. Durnal <joseph.durnal at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I thought WWFD in Frederick was DRM - in fact, thought I heard about it on this list.
>> 
>> J
>> 
>>>> On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 12:07 PM Steve <restonham at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> It’s good news for many around the world, however, according to Google, there is not a single radio station in the US that currently transmits using DRM.
>>> 
>>> Steve N4EUK
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 17, 2019, at 01:19, Alan Henney <alan at henney.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> CAMBRIDGE CONSULTANTS SHOWCASES PROTOTYPE FOR SUB-$10 DRM RECEIVER
>>>> 
>>>> https://www.drm.org/cambridge-consultants-showcases-prototype-for-sub-10-drm-receiver/
>>>> 
>>>> DRM is the universal, openly standardised digital broadcasting system for
>>>> all broadcasting frequencies, including the AM bands (LW, MW, SW), as well
>>>> as VHF Bands I, II – (FM band) and III.
>>>> 
>>>> DRM ensures the efficient and complete digitisation of those countries
>>>> committing to the digital radio roll-out. The great flexibility of DRM
>>>> supports all types of coverage needs – from local, regional, nation-wide to
>>>> international.  DRM allows a seamless transition to digital radio with the
>>>> upgrade of existing transmitter infrastructure as well as with
>>>> analogue-digital simulcast configurations. DRM digital radio can save
>>>> broadcasters up to 80% in energy and maintenance costs.
>>>> 
>>>> Digital radio for the world – the newest old news?
>>>> 
>>>> https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/insights/opinion/digital-radio-world-newest-old-news
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