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WorldDMB is the global industry forum for digital radio, facilitating the adoption and implementation of digital broadcast radio based on DAB, DAB+ and DMB. Its global membership includes public and commercial broadcasters, network providers, receiver, chip and car manufacturers.
WorldDMB’s global membership is made up of senior executives and technical professionals from across the industry involved in the rollout of digital radio. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, WorldDMB has an operational office in London providing on-the-ground support to its global network of digital radio professionals.
WorldDMB delivers tailored solutions and advice on all aspects of the switch from analogue to digital radio including regulation, licensing, technical trials, network build out, marketing and production of new digital radio content. Solutions are delivered through leading-edge industry events, car manufacturers’ workshops, tailored workshops and seminars, and via the WorldDMB website and members-only information portal.
DAB/DAB+/DMB have emerged as the digital standards of choice for broadcasters across much of Europe (UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Ireland, Gibraltar, Malta) and the Asia Pacific Region (Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, China). Over 500 million people worldwide are within range of a DAB/DAB+/DMB Digital Radio transmitter, there are well over 1,000 services on air and several thousand receiver models for car, house and mobile are available to market.
To find out more about implementing digital radio contact the WorldDMB Project Office.
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The DAB family of standards was designed originally to work within a mobile environment such as cars. The following automotive manufacturers offer digital radio either as line fit, factory or dealer fit options.
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While experience that allows for use of the extra features DAB+ offers digital terrestrial distribution is a priority, online additional elements such as Slideshow, EPG and Traffic and Travel Services. can add to the in car experience. It is not a case for either/ or but rather a combination of both to provide the consumer the best of both worlds. The internet, although it offers many benefits, has the following ;khZ]\Zlmphkdl_hkma^fZllfZkd^m' drawbacks: Bmblehp\hlm%n[bjnbmhnlZg]_k^^'Ma^ • It is more costly to broadcast over IP than terrestrially via DAB+ Bgm^kg^mZ]]loZen^%^gaZg\^]\hgm^gm% • Telecom networks go down or become jammed if too may i^klhgZeblZmbhgZg]mkZglZ\mbhgl' people use them at the same time, i.e. during emergencies or big events • 6 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update L^kob\^?heehpbg` Service following is the term applied to maintaining the same differences between different bearers, taking into audio or data content that the user has selected in spite of consideration the different coding and decoding delays of the the varying reception conditions that occur, for example when different systems. Reliable service following also requires that travelling by car or train. Many broadcast network topologies all the identifiers used are properly allocated in such a way as are possible, and the tuned service may be carried on an to make them unique within their respective scope. ensemble with multiple tuning frequencies, on more than one ensemble, may carry common programming with other DAB In the future broadcasters will be bringing their service services, and for audio services, also be carried on FM-RDS following signalling into line with the new standard. Receiver or another bearer. manufacturers will be bringing their service following functionality into line too and WorldDMB will be considering The best service following experience for the listener is where further standardisation of service information achieved when the broadcaster minimises the timing functionality can help. MI>@obZ=:; There are TPEG traffic and travel services on-air in the UK and makes use of public transport. Therefore the provision of in 2012 Toyota launched two models which can receive this information on all public transport will be a focus for the next information. few years. In Germany the ARD has decided to launch a national TPEG TPEG traffic and travel information is of interest to countries service on digital radio which will commence during 2013. of the European Union as it provides a solution to the The focus of this service will be any safety related content requirements of the 2011 EU directive on emergency as stipulated by the European Union. All ARD stations have announcements. invested in new TPEG based editorial systems to contribute to road safety. The ARD is not just thinking about smart services TPEG via the DAB family of standards is also available in for individual transport. A much wider part of ARD’s audience South Korea and Italy. Bg&\Zk=b`bmZeKZ]bh3Ikh]n\mlZg]Lhenmbhgl GQIlbg`e^&\abifnemb&mng^k LZmGZolpbmabgm^`kZm^]=:;kZ]bh_khfLghhi^k The SAF775x is the third The family of Snooper DB8500 generation of NXP’s popular car satellite navigation devices, radio and audio DSP product feature a DAB radio as well as family and is embedded with satellite technology, allowing AM, FM, and DAB. motorists to tune into their favourite station or listen in for relevant traffic updates and announcements. ?B:FFlLF*)Zg]LF**Zgm^ggZ The antennas ensure that vehicles ?khgmb^klbeb\hg=:;.')fh]ne^ already equipped with an analogue This module introduces a closer radio are compatible with DAB, DAB+ level of integration between and DMB. The antennas are operated smartphones/tablets and radio/ by means of Bluetooth technology (Class audio devices and provides the 2) and the signals can be controlled technology to give consumers using a simple Smartphone, by means complete freedom of listening of an app. choice in one simple audio product. • 7 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update @Zkfbg,=MkZ_Û\Ebo^ Bg_hmZbgf^gmlrlm^f_khf Bg&\Zk=b`bmZeKZ]bhNi]Zm^l_khfD^rFZkd^ml :nlmkZebZ Australia continues to focus on automotive as one of the Toyota models which have DAB+ as standard. key drivers for success in digital radio. The radio industry is working alongside the automotive industry to provide In 2013 CRA is focusing on the aftermarket sector and is both technical support and marketing of DAB+ products planning Automotive Aftermarket Installers Technical Briefings within automotive brands. Commercial Radio Australia has to provide the sector with the most up-to-date information on provided technical information to the automotive industry on product available, driving tests and antenna positioning. areas such as antenna placement, road coverage maps and dedicated automotive workshops to bring this information to • DAB+ digital radio is available as standard in selected manufacturers and suppliers. An advertising campaign and a Toyota vehicles, Lexus GS and Hino 300, 500 and 700 five state simultaneous outside broadcast event by commercial series trucks and public broadcasters was held to celebrate the third year • BMW, Audi, Land Rover and Mercedes offer DAB+ as an of DAB+ being on-air with a promotional competition to win option in selected new car models. • 8 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update @^kfZgr Listening to radio in the car is important to the German public ARD broadcasters are broadcasting TPEG-data as a consumer, with an average of 45 minutes of the 190 minutes public test. This test transmission will become a regular service people spend listening to radio per day taking place in-car. by end of 2013 to fulfil the commitment of the EC for the free Therefore the German broadcasters have worked with the provision of safety related traffic information (ITS directive) in automotive industry to produce automotive products that are Germany. able to receive all of the new digital audio and data services on-air. Among bilateral talks, this work is carried out within the German broadcasters are aiming for the integration of DAB+ Data and Traffic working group at the Ministry of Economics receivers as standard in new cars as well as upgrades of where all important aspects, such as service linking, existing and legacy in-car receivers with retrofit solutions. The announcements as well as DAB/FM delays are discussed and comprehensive coverage of the German motorways by both common decisions are being made. national and regional networks is ensured through the on- going network expansion. The national multiplex covers nearly The most important data service on-air is TPEG. The network 70% (67.6%) of the German motorways. operator of the national multiplex, Media Broadcast, showcases TPEG via digital radio since IFA 2012. Also the See www.digitalradio.de/empfang for further details. GhkpZr The announcement of FM switch off in 2017 means that • 75% of the 20 most popular car models in Norway offer the radio industry in Norway is looking towards the market DAB as standard or optional for adaptors and retro-fit digital radios, to ensure these are • VW has reported that 93% of their car-sales (for private use) as widely available as possible, focusing on importers in in 2012 included a line-fit DAB radio. This is expected to consumer electronics trade and consumer electronic shops to grow further. All VW models, except the ‘Up’, now include start selling in-car adaptors . Norway is participating in work DAB+ as standard equipment from factory. which focuses on service following, tunnel re-broadcasts and emergency announcements for the driver. Lpbms^keZg] Switzerland has the highest DAB outdoor coverage for any ends and 1,000 transmitting sites. Emergency voice break-in, country. 99% of its population is covered and it has a clear signal levels, system design and interfaces are also going migration strategy for the move from FM to DAB and from to be specified. MCDT, the Swiss digital radio marketing DAB to DAB+ . For a seamless in-car user experience Service agency, is working closely with automotive manufacturers Following is seen as key in Switzerland, and the public providing technical information, running marketing campaigns broadcaster SRG SSR has pioneered this issue. and holding events to bring automotive manufacturers and SRG SSR has also defined two regions for test drives, working dealers together to promote digital radio. in close collaboration with the car manufacturer industry (Audi, VW, Skoda, JVC, Kenwood and Clarion). • Up to 10,000 DAB car radios have been sold • DAB/DAB+ is available in the following brands in Switzerland is also a pioneer in DAB/DAB+ tunnel re- Switzerland: Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Skoda, Fiat, broadcast systems. There are currently eight tunnels equipped Toyota, Opel, Volvo, Mini, Jaguar and Range Rover and the plan is to cover up to 200 tunnels using 100 head- • 9 • Ngbm^]Dbg`]hf Digital radio in-car continues to grow in the UK with the Following specification produced by the WorldDMB Technical announcement that one third of new cars (33.3%) now has Committee was carried out. This allowed automotive digital radio available as standard or as an option (Q4 2012 manufacturers to test Service Following on their receivers. CAP/SMMT). Consumer research is carried out on a regular basis giving Marketing of in-car digital radio has increased, with the information to manufacturers on what the UK driver expects industry campaign continuing across commercial radio, from their in-car digital radio experience . BBC TV and radio, national press and online. The heavyweight campaign, featuring digital radio evangelist • 33.3% of new vehicles have digital radio as standard (Q4 D Love, is designed to spread the love for digital radio. The 2012), up from 20.8% the previous year (Q4 2011) and digital radio logo is being used in all print, media and on 7.5% in Q4 2010 (CAP/SMMT). BBC TV . • 54% of new vehicles make digital radio available as Digital Radio UK (DRUK) is working with all of the automotive standard or an option. brands in the UK on technical specifications for in-car receivers and an approved installer scheme which was also part of the • According to GfK 2012 sales of digital radio car adapters Government criteria for a smooth transition to digital. The IMI has increased by +37% compared with 2011. launched an equivalent installer accreditation at the Drive 2 Digital conference in November 2012. • Following on from announcements from Ford and Vauxhall, as of January 2013 all new BMWs have digital radio as A Service Following trial using the new DAB/DAB+ Service standard. Deutschlandradio – three public radio programs nationwide on DAB+ Further information: digitalradio.de deutschlandradio.de Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update :NLMK:EB: IhineZmbhg33++%111%*00 LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3*%))+%2// I^g^mkZmbhg[rihineZmbhg3/) Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) and the public broadcasters are working with the Federal Government on a timetable for regional roll out and are hoping to announce the first digital radio services in regional Australia in 2013. L>KOB<>LHG:BK CRA reports more than 80 stations are broadcasting on DAB+ >qZfie^lh_l^kob\^lhgZbk in Australia, with up to 22 DAB+ only stations in each state. >o^gmhkihini]b`bmZekZ]bhlmZmbhgl There are currently 13 metropolitan multiplexes and two trial Australian broadcasters have innovated regional muxes on air broadcasting nearly 170 services with the use of event or pop up stations between them, with each multiplex delivering up to 15 services. which are digital stations that exist Services are listed here: for a short period of time to allow for www.digitalradioplus.com.au flexible niche programming that can highlight an event, a festival or artist. They can be used for generating additional Almost all stations in Australia are using slideshow and EPG, revenue, broadcasting emergency service warnings during and all deliver dynamic scrolling text. fire or floods and also for broadcasting sports or music events. For example Elf Radio plays Christmas songs throughout the festive season and the Chemist Warehouse station was established specifically for an advertising client. • 11 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K><>BO>KF:KD>M =>M:BELH?MKB:EL Sales of digital radios continue to increase. Official data The first DAB+ trials started in Australia on 1st July 2007. Prior released for Q3 2012 show sales of 94,655, according to this, Australian broadcasters had conducted DAB trials in to the GfK Marketscope report, bringing the total number of Sydney on L Band since 1998 and on VHF Band III since DAB+ digital radios sold since August 2009 to 1,002,966. 2003. Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney In vehicles, Toyota, Lexus and Hino include DAB+ as standard launched high powered permanent commercial and public in a range of vehicle models. BMW, Audi, Land Rover and broadcast services in August 2009. Low powered regional Mercedes have DAB+ as an option. Many mobile phones trials are currently on air in Canberra and Darwin. There have, include FM radio and radio stations have created apps to in the past, also been DMB trials in Australia but at the present enable listeners to listen to AM, FM and DAB+ stations via time there is no clear view on where the mobile TV market will streaming. CRA is working to ensure that, just as for FM, a go. DAB+ chip will become standard in mobile phones to enable listeners to access all stations via DAB+ free to air broadcast. Trials in Canberra and Darwin continue to push the level of Premium audio brands in Australia Bose and Bang & Olufsen understanding to ensure all factors are considered to allow both now offer DAB+ options. There are now more than 140 for the cost effective rollout of DAB+ to regional centres. DAB+ devices available. The latest DAB+ radios include Broadcaster collaboration with the regulator on these trials colour touch screen, slideshow and interactivity via Wi-Fi allows for a common understanding of the issues and impacts connection. on all aspects planning. CRA will continue to work with the receiver retailers and manufacturers to promote the category on radio to stimulate sales in key retail periods. K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> First of right of refusal is given to commercial radio broadcaster consortiums to operate multiplexes. There is an entitlement to a minimum of 128kbit/s (1/9 multiplex) and a maximum of 256kbit/s (1/5 multiplex). The legislation covering digital radio requires a review to consider issues such as the availability and price of receivers, the coverage characteristics of various digital radio technologies and whether any adjustment to the regulatory framework is necessary, including the specification of subsequent start dates for digital radio in further markets. The Government has reserved spectrum for DAB+ digital radio regionally after analogue television switch-off by 2013. Each incumbent broadcaster in the five state metropolitan capitals with permanent DAB+ services has an entitlement to a minimum of 128kbit/s (1/9 multiplex) and a maximum of 256kbit/s (1/5 multiplex). The Federal Government has allocated 14 megahertz of spectrum in the VHF Band III for the rollout of DAB+ digital radio to regional areas. The ACMA is planning to implement a restack of spectrum following the switch off of analogue television at the end of 2013. CRA is working with the ACMA and the television industry on the restack to enable the best and most efficient use of the available spectrum for the regional rollout of DAB+ digital radio. While the Federal Government and the ACMA continue planning, CRA’s Regional Digital Working Party and Digital Technical Advisory Committee (DTAC) have commenced detailed digital radio channel planning for commercial DAB+ rollout into regional areas. The coverage modelling currently underway has allowed CRA and regional commercial broadcasters to estimate the cost of regional rollout and has presented a Funding Submission to the Federal Government. The industry plans to continue discussions with the Federal Government and regional politicians and broadcasters throughout 2013. • 12 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update NL>?NEEBGDL http://digitalradioplus.com.au/ www.abc.net.au/radio/digital • DAB+ Fact Sheets: www.digitalradioplus.com.au/index.cfm?page_id=1042 • Digital Radio Industry Report: www.digitalradioplus.com.au/index.cfm?page_id=1055 • Broadcasting Act 1992: www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/bsa1992214/ • Radiocommunications Act 1992: www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/ra1992218/ • Australian DAB+ Transmission Standard: http://infostore.saiglobal.com/store/results2. aspx?searchType=simple&publisher=AS&keyword=digital+radio+transmission :NLMKB: IhineZmbhg331%-*2%))) However there is a group of broadcasters who are very outspoken in favour of DAB+, but the majority of radio stations remain unsure. The public broadcaster ORF has recently renewed its objection to any DAB+ plans. In the upcoming “Digitalisation Concept” which marks the authority’s official strategy and schedule for the digitalisation of broadcasting, KommAustria plans to elaborate on the technical details of a possible DAB+ network. There will be no further call for interest but the possibility for a call for tender upon request. Nevertheless a working group that was created in 2009 to consider the countries digital future is still at work. It´s members are stakeholders from the Austrian radio market who represent opponents and proponents of digital radio. It consists of the regulatory authority, the public broadcaster ORF, the commercial and non-commercial broadcasters associations, the electronic industry and consumer associations. The group is constantly watching and evaluating the progress of digital radio in other European countries. The success of digital radio in Germany will have an impact on whether Austria decides to implement DAB+. G^p\en[Zbflmh^lmZ[ebla]b`bmZekZ]bhbg:nlmkbZ The Austrian Association of the Electrical and Electronic Industry (FEEI), and leading Austrian radio stations such as Radio Arabella and LoungeFM have founded the digital radio club, Digital Radio Austria. The aim of the new organisation is the promotion and development of digital radio in Austria, developing the media category “Radio” in the digital media world, the establishment of radio on new platforms and to promote the provision of information and support for education and training in the field of electronic and new media. • 13 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update In 2011 the network operator ORS GmbH, a 60% subsidiary of the ORF, made plans to launch a DAB+ trial in 2012 but stopped the project in autumn 2011. K><>BO>KF:KD>M =>M:BELH?MKB:EL Due to the launch of DAB+ in Germany, HiFi components or The trial that ended in 2008 included three transmitters in micro systems with DAB+ receivers inside are occasionally Vienna on Channel 12B. The multiplex featured classical available in Austria. However those devices are primarily music, Radio Wien (local station), pop music and FM4 pop manufactured for the German market but are also sold in music (all by ORF). The Austrian public broadcaster ORF was Austria. DAB+ “kitchen radios” are not yet available in Austria. also awarded a DAB digital radio trial licence for the Federal State of Tyrol. ORF set up two DAB digital radio transmitters in Tyrol, covering the Inn Valley between Kufstein and the Brenner Mountain (Channel 12C). Ö1, Ö3, FM4 and the regional station Radio Tyrol, were available on the multiplex. This meant that there was continuous DAB coverage between South Germany and Northern Italy. K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> • 14 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update ;>E@BNF IhineZmbhg33**%)))%))) • 15 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update L>KOB<>LHG:BK K><>BO>KF:KD>M There are two regular regional multiplexes on air. In the The availability of DAB and DAB+ receivers in Belgium Flemish-speaking part of the country there are nine DAB continues to grow with a range of devices now on the market, audio programmes (four of which are exclusive to DAB) including kitchen radios, handheld and tuners. As more DAB, broadcasted by Norkring for the public broadcaster VRT. In DAB+ services launch, with marketing campaigns to support the French-speaking part of the country there are five DAB them, sales are expected to grow significantly. audio programmes (simulcast) by the public broadcaster RTBF and two DAB audio programmes (simulcast) by the German speaking public broadcaster BRF. Four DAB+ audio and data =>M:BELH?MKB:EL programmes are also currently being tested. There is also a RTBF is currently testing four DAB+ channels (audio and data data channel for traffic information (TPEG) on both multiplexes. programmes with slide show) in several bit rates for itself and for commercial or non-profit radio stations licenced by the >qZfie^lh_l^kob\^lhgZbk regulator CSA. Classic 21+ is RTBF’s trial in DAB+ for its rock’n pop music station called Classic 21 (created in 2004). The trials are made in K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> Currently there is only one layer in operation in Band III (made NL>?NEEBGDL of two regional multiplexes – for the Flemish and the French www.digitaleradio.be speaking parts of the country). There are plans to roll out a second layer, which would also be regional in the Flemish part of the country (Flanders and Brussels), and which would be a local layer (made of four multi provincial multiplexes) in the French speaking part of the country (Wallonia and Brussels). Tests for ultra-local DAB broadcasting will be done in 2013 to find efficient solutions for non-profit local radio stations. • 16 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update ;KNG>B=:KNLL:E:F IhineZmbhg3-).%2,1 A task force has been set up within RTB, which is working closely with AITI (Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry of Brunei) on the plans for a commercial launch. <:G:=: IhineZmbhg3,-%-1+%002 • 17 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update IhineZmbhg33*%,+,%*+1%+-) K><>BO>KF:KD>M K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> Shanghai has had L Band trials of DAB based services with four video, four radio and three data services since 2005. Trials of DAB/DMB based services are expected to begin shortly in other locations across China. • 18 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update IhineZmbhg33+-%)))%))) IhineZmbhg33-%-))%))) • 19 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update IhineZmbhg33*)%.-/%))) 15 radio stations are being broadcast on the TELEKO multiplex. RTI CZ operates 52 radio transmitters in the FM band, predominantly in Western Bohemia. In 2011 RTI CZ obtained a license for Digital Radio DAB (L Band) in the Pilsen region, Carlsbad region, South Bohemian region and in Prague city. They plan to start broadcasting in early 2013. Czech Radio is considering launching a new digital channel for children and teenagers. This station will be available on DAB and online. Band III frequencies are now free, and the Czech Telecommunications Office is currently looking at the future use of this band. It is expected that the Czech Telecommunication Office will launch a tender for this band. K><>BO>KF:KD>M In Czech Republic receivers are available via the online shop L>KOB<>LHG:BK www.pureradio.cz and in OMKO shops or in The Český There are two regular regional multiplexes on air. Coverage Rozhlas’s shop, Radioservis, in Prague (www.radioservis-as. is available in Central Bohemia (Prague and Pribram), cz/repre_info.htm). DAB receivers are available in major West Bohemia (Pilsen), North Western Bohemia (Ústí nad car brands such as ŠKODA, VW, AUDI, SEAT, Mini, BMW, Labem), North Bohemia (Liberec), East Bohemia (Hradec FORD, Mercedes, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Toyota, Volvo Kralove), Northern Moravia (largely covered by the Lysa hora and Opel. transmitter) and Southern Moravia (Brno region). There are DAB/DAB+ broadcast programs in all the major cities broadcasting: Public radio Cesky rozhlas - CRo 1 (news), CRo 2 (regional news programme), CRo 3 (culture), CRo Leonardo (science), CRo Wave (alternative music), CRo D-dur (classical music), CRo Cesko (news), PROGLAS (religion) and commercial radio stations GAMA RADIO (rock radio), SeeJay Radio (dance music), RTL 102.5, RTL Classic, RTL Groove and RTL Italian Style and Radio Vaticana. The remaining spare capacity is available to carry further radio channels and accommodate dozens of other radio programs in DAB and DAB+. • 20 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update =>M:BELH?MKB:EL K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> The Radio Spectrum Utilisation Plan (RSUP) for particular bands NL>?NEEBGDL sets the detailed regulation for use of the frequencies. This part www.ctu.cz of RSUP is from 2008 and it is still valid. The regulatory body www.radio.cz/en Czech Telecommunication Office is preparing the strategy www.tdab.cz/ for Band III and the selection procedure is expected to be www.rticz.com launched in 2013. www.rrtv.cz www.radiokomunikace.cz/ Band III: According to NTFA Band III is allocated to broadcasting as a primary service and to land mobile as a secondary service .Wireless microphones are used in land mobile service only. The switch over to digital TV was finished end of June 2012 and Band III is ready for digital broadcasting, and is planned for T-DAB and DVB-T in accordance with Geneva 2006 Agreement. L Band: A tender for 10 year licenses in the 13 largest cities for operation was started on 6 May 2011. Licenses were granted during the September – November period and the company Ceske Radiokomunikace received in total 12 licenses and the company RTI cz s.r.o. one for Prague. All licenses will expire in 2021. Individual authorisations for TELEKO in Block LA were awarded for five years with right to extend. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been prepared to approve the State policy “Digital Czech” in early 2013 and it includes a section on digital radio. It is expected that the Government will support the gradual process of switch over from analogue to digital radio by the time analogue licenses are due to expire. Digital Czech emphasizes necessary collaboration of the state authorities with the broadcasters, transmitter operators, receiver manufacturers and the automotive industry. • 21 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update =>GF:KD IhineZmbhg33.%/))%))) LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3*%0))%))) I^g^mkZmbhg[rahnl^ahe]3-* I^g^mkZmbhg[rihineZmbhg3,+ =>M:BELH?MKB:EL A local trial is conducted in DAB+ by grass roots station Kanal Plus based on off-the-shelf hardware and encoder/modulator software. The multiplex comprises local radio stations from the area north-northwest of Copenhagen. • 22 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> The latest parliamentary Media Agreement 2012-2014 stipulates that the FM band will close in 2019 if at least 50% of radio listening is on digital platforms by that time. DAB+ has not yet been introduced on the national and regional level, but a local multiplex is on air. Spectrum frequency block allotments are in accordance with the RRC-06 plan, but only the national and two regional multiplexes have been implemented. The regional/local third multiplexes covering 13 allotments are still pending. >LMHGB: IhineZmbhg33*%,))%))) • 23 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update ?K:G<> IhineZmbhg33/,%)))%))) • 24 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update =>M:BELH?MKB:EL K>@NE:MBHG After the findings of the Kessler report France is now running Digital radio licences will be issued in France with a duration further trials of the DAB family of standards. of 10 to 15 years and any broadcasters going digital will get a five year extension of their analogue licences. Simulcasting, Trials currently on-air include: associated data and audio-visual communication services will RNT Lyon – A nine month consumer be permitted. Analogue and digital licences are both issued trial is being held in the Lyon area free of charge. There is a quota for French music and new with 15 commercial broadcasters on artists and the current analogue rules which govern advertising two multiplexes covering 85% of the and sponsorship will apply to digital radio. population one Multiplex is operated by VDL and one is operated by TDF. This trial started in April 2011 The French Law on digital radio released in March 2009 and has been granted a license to continue broadcasting has been revised so that when 20% of the French population and adding new stations and content. As this trial focuses on is covered by a digital radio signal, DMB will become consumers, French network operator VDL, is raising awareness mandatory in all devices which includes radios. Similar to the of digital radio through press conferences, a consumer website first draft of the law there is a 12 month grace period after (www.rntlyon.fr), in-store promotions, public events, social which all products containing radio must be digital with the networking and on-air marketing/promotional campaigns. exception of cars . The car industry has an 18 month grace period after 20% coverage is reached. These changes were RNT Nantes – A trial is currently being made to the law by the French Senate on 17 May 2011. held in the Nantes area of France in co- operation with GRAM, a group of local radio Currently in France there is a lack of FM spectrum which broadcasters. A promotional campaign was means the French radio market has no opportunity to expand. launched to promote digital radio to listeners The French market in line with GE-06 has allocated Band III in Nantes and Saint Nazaire. for digital radio. There has been some discussion into using the L Band for coverage of motorways although this has not been confirmed. NL>?NEEBGDL www.france.digitalradiodr.com Following a consultation on use of the L Band last March www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=JORFTE (2011) by the CSA, a call for tenders has been sent out to XT000020352071 use the upper part of the L Band for satellite services which www.csa.fr closed on 27 Feb 2012. www.radio-numerique.fr/ www.radionumerique.org This is possible as the upper part of the L Band is reserved www.rntlyon.fr for digital radio hybrid services with satellite and terrestrial www.rntmarseille.fr broadcasting mainly based on SDR. The tender launched by CSA is not for radio broadcasters but mainly for distributors. It is for a national network with 67 allotments based in the upper part of the L Band. Coverage objectives are 20% within three years, 40% within five years and minimum 60% within seven years. The tender requires compatibility with MA02revCO07 which will preserve the L Band for broadcasting. However, it allows DMB in the terrestrial part but also it opens up the lower part of the band for other technologies. Onde Numerique has been selected by the regulation authority to launch a hybrid terrestrial/satellite network using L band. Pay services should started by the end of 2014 using the ESDR norm. • 25 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update @>KF:GR IhineZmbhg331+%)))%))) G:MBHG:EFNEMBIE>Q IhineZmbhg31+%)))%))) MhmZe\ho^kZ`^30+'2 The coverage of the national multiplex was extended in 2012 with 19 new transmitters. In 2013 six additional transmitters are going to be added to the existing network, allowing a reception of nearly 55% of Germany. K^`bhgZeFnembie^q^l More than 60 radio programmes from nine ARD-broadcasters are available. The majority of these are ARD’s well-known FM-brands as well as various new digital only stations. All ARD-programmes are equipped with an ARD-wide identical (and mandatory) set of data services to accompany the live audio. The network coverage was increased in 2012, allowing reception of the ARD-muxes for fairly 83 % of the German population. Besides the public broadcasters, various commercial broadcasters launched their programmes in 2012 either together with ARD- broadcasters in mixed multiplexes or in separate commercial-only multiplexes operated by Media Broadcast. • 26 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update ;:=>G&P¦KMM>F;>K@ ;:R>KG!;:O:KB:" IhineZmbhg3*)%1))%))) IhineZmbhg3*+'/))%))) MhmZe\ho^kZ`^312'. MhmZe\ho^kZ`^32-', Two networks, one mixed multiplex for public and commercial Two networks, one for public programmes, the second with programmes, the second with public programmes only to fill commercial programmes. Additional local networks in major the white spots. The goal is to increase the network coverage Bavarian cities such as Munich or Nürnberg. Together with the to separate the two multiplexes into a commercial and a national multiplex up to 45 radio programmes are available in public-only multiplex by end of 2014. some regions. ;>KEBG ;K:G=>G;NK@ IhineZmbhg3,%.))%))) IhineZmbhg3+%.))%))) MhmZe\ho^kZ`^3*)) MhmZe\ho^kZ`^3/-') Two networks, one for public programmes, the second with Brandenburg is currently covered by the multiplexes which are both public and commercial programmes, are fully covering being broadcast in Berlin. The majority of the Brandenburg Berlin and the surrounding area. population is living in the wider area around Berlin. The network expansion in the rural areas of Brandenburg is under consideration. ;K>F>G A:F;NK@ IhineZmbhg30))%))) IhineZmbhg3*%1))%))) MhmZe\ho^kZ`^32*', MhmZe\ho^kZ`^3*)) Radio Bremen will launch its own digital radio multiplex in One multiplex for public programmes, operated by NDR, fully February 2013. Currently the area of Bremen is covered covers the area around Hamburg since August 2011. by NDR’s Niedersachsen multiplex as well as the national multiplex. A>LL>G F> IhineZmbhg3/%*))%))) IhineZmbhg3*%/))%))) MhmZe\ho^kZ`^312'/ MhmZe\ho^kZ`^3*2', Two networks, one for public programmes, the second with One multiplex for public programmes, operated by NDR, commercial programmes are covering the metropolitan area covers the metropolitan area around the capital Schwerin. around Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. The public Hessischer Rundfunk (hr) mux also covers the rural areas as well as the important transit routes in northern Hesse. • 27 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update GB>=>KL: IhineZmbhg30%2))%))) IhineZmbhg3*0%1))%)) MhmZe\ho^kZ`^31*'2 MhmZe\ho^kZ`^32/'- One multiplex for public programmes, operated by NDR, One mixed multiplex for public and commercial programmes, covers the main transit routes as well as highly populated and operated by WDR, covers the most populated federal state in rural areas. Germany, including the so called Ruhr region. KA>BGE:G=&I?:ES L::KE:G= !KABG>E:G=&I:E:MBG:M>" IhineZmbhg3*%)))%))) IhineZmbhg3-%)))%))) MhmZe\ho^kZ`^321'- MhmZe\ho^kZ`^311'2 One mixed multiplex for public and commercial programmes One mixed multiplex for public and commercial programmes reaches nearly full coverage of Germany‘s smallest area state. covers the metropolitan area in the Rhein-Main region as well as rural areas and the important transit routes. L: One mixed multiplex for public and commercial programmes, which has already been on air before the digital radio launch One mixed multiplex for public and commercial programmes, in 2011, covers the majority of Saxony. Additionally public which has already been on air before the digital radio launch broadcaster MDR establishes new networks in the metropolitan in 2011, covers the majority of Saxony-Anhalt. Additionally areas of Saxony which include ARD’s mandatory minimal set public broadcaster MDR establishes new networks in the digital of radio services. metropolitan areas of Saxony-Anhalt which include ARD’s mandatory minimal set digital radio services. L One multiplex for public programmes, operated by NDR, covers the main transit routes as well as the capital Kiel. One mixed multiplex for public and commercial programmes, which has already been on air before the digital radio launch in 2011, covers the majority of Thuringia. Additionally public broadcaster MDR establishes new networks in the metropolitan areas of Thuringia which include ARD’s mandatory minimal set digital of radio services. • 28 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> Two further documents underpin the ‘Proposed list of Services’. These bring together the points of view from both broadcasters and receiver manufacturers for digital radio services and digital radio products destined for the German market. These documents are: the ‘Proposed usage of text services’ and the ‘Proposed usage of visual services’ for DAB and DAB+ receivers. Both are guidance documents for the preparation as well as the presentation of text and visual services to the listeners. • 29 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update @A:G: IhineZmbhg3++%-))%))) @B;K:EM:K IhineZmbhg3,*%))) I^g^mkZmbhg[rahnl^ahe]3ZiikhqbfZm^er0) I^g^mkZmbhg[rihineZmbhg3ZiikhqbfZm^er0) The Network launched on 18 December 2012 and currently K><>BO>KF:KD>M the incumbent national broadcaster is transmitting four radio Retailers have been informed that they should make DAB+ sets stations which are re-transmissions of the same content that is available and some have already begun stocking them. currently being transmitted on the FM network. • 30 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update @K>><> IhineZmbhg3**%+))%))) Frequency planning has allocated a national multiplex and one multiplex for each of Greece’s nine regions. It is likely that when Greece does progress with digital radio rollout it will use DAB+. AHG@DHG@ IhineZmbhg3/%2+*%0)) LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3ho^k*))%)))=:;$k^\^bo^kl The Government issued DAB+ licences to three commercial DAB+ repeaters for the four major tunnels in Hong Kong are operators – DBC HK (Digital Broadcasting Corporation Hong working now and repeaters for another seven tunnels will be Kong Ltd, formerly Wave Media), Metro Broadcast and installed before 2014. Phoenix U Radio, together with the public broadcaster, RTHK, four broadcasters are now broadcasting DAB+ on Mux 11C L>KOB<>LHG:BK (220.352 MHz) in VHF Band III. In Hong Kong there is one regular national multiplex with a total 15 DAB+ audio services on air, four of which are The four DAB+ stakeholders have formed a Consortium (an simulcast and 11 exclusive services. There are channels from Industry Working Group) which together with its Technical DBCHK, Metro Broadcast, Phoenix U Radio and from public Committee is looking after detailed network implementation. A broadcaster RTHK. Marketing Committee is planning marketing and promotional activities. RTHK will operate and maintain the network on behalf of the Consortium and the seven hilltop sites. • 31 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K><>BO>KF:KD>M K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> ANG@:KR IhineZmbhg3*)%).,%))) K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> In line with the provisions of this Act, in March 2008 the National Communications Authority (NCAH) published an invitation to tender for a national multiplex. The winner was Antenna Hungaria which subsequently announced its decision to broadcast via DAB+. The transmitters operate on the 11D block. • 32 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update BG=B: IhineZmbhg3*%*))%)))%))) The challenge for India is to ensure that any new digital technologies have receiver prices at a realistic level for the price-sensitive Indian consumer. BG=HG>LB: IhineZmbhg3+-)%)))%))) BK>E:G= IhineZmbhg3-%-10%))) LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3,))%))) It is expected that Ireland will adopt the DAB+ standard. • 33 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update L>KOB<>LHG:BK K><>BO>KF:KD>M In Ireland there is one regular national multiplex which covers Ireland has seen a steady increase in the sales of DAB radios. the main cities (56% population coverage) and two trial Sales to date are estimated at 300,000 receivers. regional multiplexes on air. With close proximity to the UK market, receivers are readily available in most electrical retailers. Number of Services Available: four DAB Simulcast and 10 DAB Exclusive (N.B. four DAB exclusive are also available on DAB+) KM>3;eh\d*+<3++0',/)FAs:eehmf^gmBKE=:; =>M:BELH?MKB:EL G:MBHG:E* One trial multiplex operated under a wireless trial licence came on air in April 2010 on channel 9B to perform tests Simulcast stations: RTE Radio One, RTE from sites in Waterford City and a high site in the Blackstairs 2FM, RTE Lyric, RTE RnaG Mountains, providing coverage in Co. Wexford, Co. Carlow, Co. Kilkenny and East Co. Waterford. At present there are Exclusive stations: RTE Radio One Extra, six DAB+ services and six standard DAB services live on RTE Junior, RTE Chill, RTE Pulse, RTE Gold, this ensemble 4fm, 160kbit/s Stereo. On 1 July 2012 an RTE 2XM additional trial multiplex went live from three sites (Dublin, Cork and Limerick) operated by Digital Broadcasting Ltd. =;=b`bmZe;khZ]\Zlmbg`!=n[ebgHger&MkbZe"3;eh\d*+: ++,'2,/FAs:eehmf^gmBKE=:;G:MBHG:E+!Fbqh_ =:; =:;$" DAB Channels: All 80s, Love Radio, Raidio RiRa, UCB Ireland K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> MhmZe;khZ]\Zlm!Lhnma>ZlmK^`bhgMkbZe"3;eh\d2;3 RTÉ have secured and are operating a 10 year multiplex +)-'/-)FAs licence. The Broadcasting Act also makes provision for existing commercial broadcasters in multiplex broadcasting areas to DAB Channels: 4FM, All 80s, Beat 102-103, Phantom, Radio migrate to DAB, which includes an extension to their licence of Nova, Raidio RiRa, RTE 2XM, Tipp FM, DAB+ Channels: up to six years. KCLR 96FM+, SouthEast Radio+, UBC Ireland+, WLR FM+ Under RCC-06 Ireland has been allotted two frequencies for national DAB multiplexes, 12A and 12C, with other NL>?NEEBGDL allocations for regional/local multiplexes. The RTE Multiplex is www.rte.ie/digitalradio/ operating on Block 12C (227.360 MHz). The Total Broadcast www.dbdb.ie Multiplex is operating on Block 9B (204 .64 MHz). www.totalbroadcast.net www.digitalradio.ie • 34 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update BLK:>E IhineZmbhg30%+))%))) NL>?NEEBGDL www.godigital.co.il/ BM:ER IhineZmbhg3.2%)))%))) Currently the Department of Communications released the licenses to the private consortium DTTAA and Digiloc for the Trentino area. The standard adopted for digital radio receivers in Italy, developed by the Associazione per la Radiofonia Digitale in Italia (ARD) includes WorldDMB Profile 1, FM with RDS, Band III and L Band as mandatory. The receiver certification website www.arditalia.it was launched in 2010 and has been developed in collaboration with broadcasters, network operators and receiver manufacturers. It provides guidance so that receivers certified in Italy work everywhere in Europe. • 35 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update L>KOB<>LHG:BK K><>BO>KF:KD>M There are three trial national multiplexes, three regular Pure receivers, carrying ARD white label, are currently regional multiplexes and six trial regional multiplexes on available on consumer websites and at the main consumer air broadcasting a total of 20 DAB+ simulcast services, 4 electronics chain stores such as Fnac, Mondadori and DAB+ exclusive services, one DMB exclusive service and one Unieuro. exclusive Data service. DAB car adaptors are available through the Magneti Marelli ?^Zmnk^h_l^kob\^lhgZbkbgBmZer CheckStar network. RTL 102.5 has invested in DAB and has one of the largest coverages (60% K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> • 36 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update DNP:BM IhineZmbhg3+'.fbeebhg EBMAN:GB: IhineZmbhg3,%-))%))) F:E:RLB: IhineZmbhg3+-%)))%))) Malaysia’s public broadcaster, RTM, launched a DAB+ trial in Kuala Lumpur in 2010. This multiplex carries 15 audio services, all of which are simulcasts of existing FM stations. Commercial Radio Malaysia (a group of private broadcasters) are in discussions with the regulator about policy framework for the adoption of this digital radio platform and the start of a trial. • 37 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update L>KOB<>LHG:BK =>M:BELH?MKB:EL There is one trial local multiplex on air with three simulcast Malaysia ran a DMB trial between January and mid-March data services and 15 DAB+ simulcast services. 2008 . It was a technical trial, organised with support from the regulator: the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The trial involved one transmitter on K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is the regulator for the converging communications and multimedia industry. There are two main broadcast groups under MCMC, Digital Sound Broadcast (DSB) and Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) . Both DSB and DTT have completed their standard submission for DAB and DVB respectively and the standards are now under public scrutiny. DSB proposed DAB and DMB as the DSB standard to MCMC. Due to the current development of DAB+, DSB is proposing DAB+ to the MCMC as an attachment to the previous document. F:EM: IhineZmbhg3-).%.00 A second national mux (6A – Digi B2) was launched in 2011. The use of the digital radio platform has increased by 4.12% to 13% over the same period last year (January-March 2012) and the use of FM has dropped by 7%. Malta boasts a vibrant and growing DAB+ community of services. The regulator, the Malta Broadcasting Authority, has embraced digital radio and multi-media broadcasting. Digi B Network, which operates the national mux, hopes to increase available services to around 60 channels, with the introduction of the third Multiplex later on in 2013. Late in 2012 Digi B Network started promoting the idea of High Definition Audio on DAB+ in cooperation with Vibe FM and Magic radio, both available nationally on FM. They are now being trialed on the DAB+ platform at 160Kbit and 128Kbit, allowing listeners to compare the difference between DAB+ and FM. There is plenty of choice among local stations with genres such as opera, pop, classical, news, religion, sport and jazz. • 38 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K><>BO>KF:KD>M =>M:BELH?MKB:EL The awareness and interest in DAB+ is growing substantially. DigiB is committed to bringing increased listening choice to A range of DAB+ radios from manufacturers such as Pure, its digital audience and will continue to run test broadcasts of Revo, Roberts Radio and DigiB Network are available in new services. Malta. In Malta the DigiB Network launched the first DAB+ in-car receiver which is currently available in Malta or online. The availability of low cost receivers is imperative for the continuing growth, together with flexible solutions for cars K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> F>QB IhineZmbhg3*),%,))%))) In 2010, the country’s broadcast regulator, Cofetel, decided on IBOC as Mexico’s primary digital radio platform, in line with its neighbour to the north, the USA. FHG: IhineZmbhg3,.%-+0 NL>?NEEBGDL www.mfm.fr/ www.radio-monaco.com/ www.rivieraradio.mc/home.asp • 39 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update G:FB;B: IhineZmbhg3+%,+-%))) NL>?NEEBGDL www.sadiba.co.za/ G>MA>KE:G=L IhineZmbhg3*/%/2/%))) LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3-)%.)) K><>BO>KF:KD>M The total accumulated sales of DAB receivers from 2008 until =>M:BELH?MKB:EL September 2012 is about 40,500. About 2300 were sold in MTVNL is currently testing DMB transmissions in The Hague 2012 (Jan-Sept). NPO expects a sharp rise in sales in 2013 area. as both commercial and public broadcasters team up to offer DAB+ services and will jointly start a promotional campaign. A test of DAB+ in L Band by CallMax was conducted in the Eindhoven area in 2010 but it has been terminated and the license has expired. • 40 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> The Dutch government issues DAB licences and determines the terms and conditions that apply to the use of DAB in the Netherlands. It was announced that Band III and L Band should be used for DAB based services. Broadcasters may choose to use DAB, DAB+ or DMB. The majority of interested parties are likely to choose DAB+. National commercial stations have now obtained a multiplex license for a minimum of 16 DAB stations. Regional stations (both public and commercial) had until 10 June 2011 to inform the minister if they would use a commercial regional mux, or piggy back on an already issued mux (operated by MTVNL). Local radio is assigned L Band frequencies. Licenses have been issued in Band III to Mobile TV Netherlands (MTVNL) and in L Band to CallMax which plans testing in the Eindhoven area. TV Mobile Netherlands BV owns the license for nationwide mobile TV, radio and data broadcast and currently has an extensive test network operating in the Haaglanden, Hilversum and the Eindhoven region. A full nationwide commercial launch will begin in 2012. There is no FM switch off date, but FM licences will be extended for six years until the end of 2017. Formal policy is that ultimately one to two years before the end of the FM licences, there will be a full review regarding FM switch off. NL>?NEEBGDL http://portal.omroep.nl/?nav=ozdpqBsHEbGcaCbvBtFPF www.digi-radio.nl/ www.mtvnl.nl/ G>PS>:E:G= IhineZmbhg3-%+))%))) • 41 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K><>BO>KF:KD>M =>M:BELH?MKB:EL Feedback from consumers who have DAB/DAB+ receivers Kordia’s test transmissions in Auckland and Wellington are and a number of listeners from overseas, who have brought ongoing using a mix of DAB and DAB+ broadcasts. their DAB radios with them when they emigrated, has been positive. There is a small range of DAB/DAB+ receivers in the market where an audio product like an audio system K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> GHKP:R IhineZmbhg3.%)))%))) LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"30))%))) I^g^mkZmbhg[rahnl^ahe]3+2 I^g^mkZmbhg[rihineZmbhg3*- If the criteria are not met in 2015, the switchover date will be postponed. It will, however, take place no later than 2019, provided that the coverage-conditions (#1 above) are met. After 2017, small local stations may continue to broadcast on FM. The criteria for exactly which stations will have this opportunity will be specified by 2015. The report leaves it to the broadcasters to choose between DAB or DAB+ transmissions. • 42 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K><>BO>KF:KD>M =>M:BELH?MKB:EL DAB receivers are available in Norway from a range of Norway’s three leading broadcasters, NRK, TV2 and MTG, manufacturers, and almost all shops now carry a selection of jointly set up a new company, IDAG, to launch mobile TV DAB radios. The total sales in 2011 were up 65% vs 2010. services via DMB. MiniTV trials began in the Oslo area in Figures for 2012 are expected to be released end/ 2009 with six live TV channels, on demand content and January 13. Reports from individual brands and shops suggest other related services. These trials, which reach 30% of the another year of significant sales increase for DAB radios. Norwegian population, will continue on air until at least June 2013. A request for regular transmissions has also been 70% of Norway’s top 20 selling car models now have DAB handed in, awaiting response from the authorities. as optional or standard feature. The selection of in-car DAB adaptors is also increasing rapidly, and prices start at apprx. A software based solution for pay-tv, provided by Korean NOK 800 (Euro 115). More advanced adaptors, for hide- DigiCap, is also on trial on the DMB networks. away installation and with good integration to the existing car infotainment system are also available. K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> In Norway, there is one national DAB multiplex in use today, seven regional ones (with total coverage corresponding to the national multiplex) plus one local in the Oslo area. Two DMB multiplexes are in use in the greater Oslo area (trial). The regional multiplexes are operated by NRK, and together they have a total coverage of 84%. This coverage is similar to the coverage of the national multiplex. The commercial multiplex uses 12D for the entire country. There are also other multiplexes regulated for use in Norway, including an additional commercial national mux, using 11A and 12A. NL>?NEEBGDL www.radio.no IHE:G= IhineZmbhg3,1%.*1%+-* In the capital city Warsaw and Kielce, Emitel operates a multiplex broadcasting six audio services using DAB+ which reaches 2.5 million people and airs public stations. In the capital, Warsaw, a second multiplex is being tested. Operated by INFO-TV-OPERATOR it is broadcasting Polish Radio programmes - four audio channels using DAB+ and one video service on DMB. It is built as SFN of two transmitters. One of them is situated on “Marriott Hotel”, second on “Kaweczyn”, they reach 2.5-3 million people. This year, after the switch off of analogue TV, in Warsaw and Katowice, Polskie Radio is planning to start regular DAB+ services with 12 channels - five national channels (Jedynka, Dwojka, Trojka, Czworka, Polish Radio External Service), one regional channel (depending on region) and six new channels. • 43 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update =>M:BELH?MKB:EL In April 1996, public broadcaster Polskie Radio started their first trial DAB multiplex in Warsaw in VHF Band II - 105,008MHz. Transmitter 250 W was located on “PKiN and the multiplex contained four of Polskie Radio’s programmes. In October 2001 and May 2005, public broadcaster Polskie Radio started a trial DAB multiplex in Warsaw in VHF Band III – block 10B. Transmitter 400 W was located on “PKiN and the multiplex contained five of Polskie Radio’s programmes. In May 2009, the public broadcaster Radio Wroclaw and infrastructure provider Emitel launched a DAB+ and DMB trial multiplex in Wroclaw, the biggest city in south west Poland with a population of around 640,000. Eight audio channels, both public and commercial stations in DAB+ and one mobile TV channel in DMB were broadcast in this region. In 2012, Polskie Radio planned to launch permanent DAB+ services with 12 regular audio services and up to 15 DAB+ services during UEFA Euro 2012, but plans weren’t t successful due to financial reasons. In September 2012 the public regional broadcasters “Radio Kielce”, “Radio Dla Ciebie” and infrastructure provider Emitel launched DAB+ transmitters operated in Warsaw and Kielce, with six programmes on air: four public radio national services: “Jedynka”, “Dwojka”, “Trojka”,”Czworka” and two programmes from the local public radio broadcasters “Radio Dla Ciebie” (“Radio for You”) and “Radio Kielce”. In January 2013 Polskie Radio and infrastructure provider INFO-TV-OPERATOR launched a DAB+ and DMB trial multiplex in Warsaw, broadcasting Polskie Radio programmes - four audio channels using DAB+ and one video service using DMB. IHKMN@:E IhineZmbhg3*)%/,0%))) • 44 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update KNLLB:G?>=>K:MBHG IhineZmbhg3*-,%,))%))) LBG@:IHK> IhineZmbhg3.%*1,%))) • 45 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update LEHO:DB: IhineZmbhg3.%--)%))) In 2002 a report entitled “Strategy and Technical Criteria for Implementation of Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcating in T-DAB System” was submitted to the government for approval. The original intention was to start regular DAB transmissions in L Band in the western part of Slovakia in 2006, and to later start DAB transmissions in VHF. There has been no recent update from Slovakia and therefore details of the latest situation are unknown. LEHO>GB: IhineZmbhg3+%*))%))) LHNMA:?KB<: IhineZmbhg3-0%2))%))) MobileTV PTY has teamed up with SABC, the public service broadcaster in South Africa. SABC reaches 76% of the population daily and is by far the biggest broadcaster and is partially financed by a TV license and partially by advertisements. MobileTV PTY is in dialogue with the Department of Education to evaluate whether the technology can be used for educational purposes, such as to reach rural schools and colleges in a cost effective manner. The Department is primarily interested in the abilities of data transfer but an educational TV channel has not been ruled out. SABC will offer their 18 radio channels. MobileTV PTY wishes to also offer distribution for private radio stations following the launch. Three programs are on air in Johannesburg. The company is awaiting a commercial license from the government and expects to receive such in 2013. They will within the first year cover up to 50% of the population of South Africa, although they aim to increase this to between 80 and 90% within 2-3 years. Their plan is to broadcast 6-10 mobile tv channels and two radio stations. Additional services that combine broadcasting and the internet on the same device will be an essential part of their business model. Such services include traffic information, gambling, integration with social media and touch-screen shopping. • 46 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update In 2005 the Minister of Communications established a Digital Broadcasting Migration Working Group, comprising representatives from the broadcasting industry, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), government, civil society, and organised labour and consumer groups. Its aim was to develop recommendations and contribute towards the development of a national strategy for migrating from analogue to digital broadcasting. • 47 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update LHNMADHK>: IhineZmbhg3-2%002%))) LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3/)%)))%))) I^g^mkZmbhg[rihineZmbhg3.) E^_m3Ebo^MO!;khZ]\Zlmbg`"(Kb`am3OH=! • 48 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K><>BO>KF:KD>M =>M:BELH?MKB:EL There are a large number of retailers in Korea selling DMB From 2009 to 2010, the South Korean government performed devices, and there are over 100 different models by over 30 laboratory and field tests for various digital radio broadcasting different manufacturers on the market. The most popular are technologies such as DAB, DAB+, T-DMB Audio, HD Radio DMB mobile phones and GPS devices. Many mobile phones and DRM+ to decide which digital radio broadcasting include DMB, and especially smart phones support Smart standard is appropriate for the Korean broadcasting situation. DMB applications including interactivity via internet, EPG and The tests are performed by Electronics and Telecommunication BBS service. The Smart DMB applications are continuously Research Institute (ETRI), and the process and results of the test evolving. are governed by digital radio committee which has members from government, broadcasters, receiver manufactures, research institutes, and universities. K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> LI:BG IhineZmbhg3-0%*2)%-2, • 49 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> Digital terrestrial broadcasting is allowed by law both in Band III and in L Band (not used). There are three layers of services set out by law: • National, with 1 SFN multiplex and 2 MFN multiplexes • Regional (Comunidad Autónoma basis), with 1/3 SFN multiplex (nowadays without transmissions) and 2/3 MFN multiplex (not implemented) • Local, with 237 areas covered by different frequency blocks in Band III and L Band (not implemented) Nowadays, due to the entry into force of the Digitalization Plan for Terrestrial Broadcasting, DAB services are on air only in Madrid and Barcelona including their metropolitan areas. The DAB services have a bit rate of 160 kbps, with the exception of Radio Nacional (192 kbps), Radio 3 (192 kbps), Radio 5 (192 kbps) and Radio Clasica (224 kbps). NL>?NEEBGDL www.minetur.gob.es/telecomunicaciones/Espectro/RadioTV/RD/Paginas/RD.aspx www.radiodigitaldab.com/ LP>=>G IhineZmbhg32%*-+%1*0 LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3-,%))) In 2009, pilot transmissions of DAB+ started and the coverage quickly reached 22% of the population with 16 services from public service radio, commercial radio and community local radio. In 2010, the Radio and TV Act came into effect which, for the first time, allowed commercial radio companies to apply for digital licenses. This paved the way for a radio industry united behind DAB+, something for which both public and commercial services have been lobbying for some time. In 2011, the license process for commercial digital radio started and it is expected to run until the end of 2012. The commercial digital radio licenses will be issued at the earliest 1 January 2013 and be valid until 31 December 2020. In 2012, the Public Service Commission proposed that SR should expand their current DAB network to 95% of the population including a migration to DAB+. The proposals will be up for decisions in the Parliament in 2013 and could be effective in the coming licensing period that starts on 1 January 2014. In 2013, the radio industry awaits two developments: (1) licenses for commercial digital radio to be issued and (2) a decision from the Swedish Parliament that SR shall (and is given financial means to) expand their current DAB network to 95% of the population including a migration to DAB+. The decisions are expected to pave the way for commercial launch of DAB+. • 50 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update <:KL There are no official data on the sales of DAB/DAB+ in- Car tuners. Volvo Cars, which have a 20% market share in Sweden, have stated that in 5% of the cases where a new Volvo is sold, the customer has requested the optional DAB/ DAB+ tuner. This means that roughly 3’000 Volvo cars were sold in 2012 with optional DAB/DAB+ tuner. FH;BE>IAHG>L There are no phones on sale today with in-built DAB/DAB+ tuner. =>M:BELH?MKB:EL DAB transmissions in Sweden started 1995 and today the coverage is 35% of the population with regular services from public service broadcaster Swedish Radio (SR). In 2009, pilot transmissions of DAB+ started and the coverage quickly reached 22% of the population with 16 trial services from public service radio, commercial radio and community local radio. • 51 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> K^`neZmbhg_hk\hff^k\bZekZ]bh In 2012, the national authority for Radio and Television issued the application process for commercial digital radio licenses. The licenses will be decided by the Authority for Radio and TV in the form of a beauty contest. On 1st October 2012, seven commercial broadcasters applied for a total of 22 licenses in both national and regional VHF band III networks. Major commercial broadcasters MTG radio and SBS radio, representing more than 91% of all non-public service radio listening, has applied for commercial digital licenses. Currently, in January 2013, they are awaiting the decision by the Authority. The commercial licenses will be valid from 2013 until 2020. At the spectrum conference GE-2006 Sweden was awarded a total spectrum equivalent to of 4 nationwide DAB/DAB+ multiplexers in band III. 3 of the 4 multiplexes are MFN:s (making regional insertion possible up to the maximum of 34 available frequency layers ). In 2010 the Swedish Government awarded 2 of the 4 multiplexers (spectrumwise) to public service radio and remaining 2 multiplexers to commercial radio. Public service radio currently, in January 2013, has some limitations in their digital broadcast license; they are only allowed to broadcast in four regions in Sweden (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmo and Norrbotten) and only with a maximum number of 9-10 services. There are no constraints on bitrates or choice of technology DAB or DAB+. The public service radio licenses are awarded to Swedish Radio by the Government on a six year basis and the next period start 1 January 2014. Commercial radio is currently, in January 2013, being awarded digital licenses. So far the Authorities have stated that there will be no requirements on bit rate per service in the licenses. But, the maximum number of services per commercial multiplex will be 16. Also, the commercial license holders are obliged to cooperate in technical matters including choice of network operator. Coverage requirements may be imposed to ensure that the digital broadcasts reach a certain proportion of the population within the broadcasting area. NL>?NEEBGDL www.digitalradio.nu • 52 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update LPBMS>KE:G= IhineZmbhg30%.)0%,)) LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3*%*))%))) I^g^mkZmbhg[rahnl^ahe]3,, I^g^mkZmbhg[rihineZmbhg3+) In the middle of October 2012 the standard DAB was switched to the standard DAB+. Two to three programs per region will remain on simulcast service DAB/DAB+ until 2015. The original four multiplexes are run by the public broadcaster SRG SSR, the first commercial DAB+ multiplex which was launched on 13 October 2009 now broadcasts 14 commercial radio stations in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. A second local commercial DAB+ multiplex has start in December 2012 in the German speaking part with six K><>BO>KF:KD>M commercial radio- and three public radio stations and a first 1,100,000 receivers (exact figures ready in FEB 2013) have regional commercial DAB+ multiplex in the French speaking been sold by end of 2012. 1.4 million people nationwide part will start at the end of 2013. listen to digital radio every day (survey AUG 2012). Currently, over one third of all households have access to a digital radio. All radio and TV retailers as well as the major chains sell L>KOB<>LHG:BK DAB+ receivers in Switzerland with a wide range of different There are six regular regional multiplexes on air with 42 receivers. More than 50 brands and over 150 different stations on DAB/DAB+ in the German-speaking part of models are currently available. Switzerland, 14 stations on DAB/DAB+ in the French speaking part of Switzerland, 15 stations on DAB/DAB+ in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and 19 stations on DAB+ in the Romantsch-speaking part of Switzerland. =>M:BELH?MKB:EL In June 2012 Swiss importers of Audi, BMW and Mini fitted with DAB+ car radios participated in digital radio tunnel tests. The trials, which serve to benefit Switzerland as well as its neighbours, tested the capacity of the latest digital radio gear as well as the capability to interrupt broadcasts with emergency travel information. The Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR carried out the experiments in collaboration with the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO), SwissMediaCast and various manufacturers. • 53 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update NL>?NEEBGDL www.digitalradio.ch www.radionumerique.ch www.radiodigitale.ch www.mcdt.ch www.swissmediacast.ch MA:BE:G= IhineZmbhg3/0%)2*%)12 MNKD>R IhineZmbhg30)%/))%))) NGBM>=:K:;>FBK:M>L IhineZmbhg3.%,*-%,*0 • 54 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update NGBM>=DBG@=HF IhineZmbhg3/)%.10%,)) LZe^l!Z\\nfneZm^]"3*/%)))%))) I^g^mkZmbhg[rahnl^ahe]3-, A variety of digital radios can be viewed at www. getdigitalradio.com/digital-radios • 55 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update K>@NE:MBHG:G=LI> In the United Kingdom media and communications regulator Ofcom advertise and provide the licenses for digital radio services in the United Kingdom, under the Broadcasting Acts of 1990 and 1996. Ofcom awards licenses for digital radio services differently depending on the type of service and the platform. Ofcom advertises the licences of new digital radio ensembles and are subject to an open competition to the highest bidder. Ensemble licence awards are awarded for twelve years. Licences are awarded on a national, regional and local basis. Broadcasters also need to contact the ensemble or multiplex operator of a local or national DAB ensemble or digital terrestrial multiplex to broadcast within a region, subject to a fee payable to the ensemble operator. NL>?NEEBGDL www.culture.gov.uk/publications/7876.aspx www.getdigitalradio.com UK Drive to Digital 2012 conference summary video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYW0ISKt6oY Introduction to DLove digital radio consumer campaign: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X7fSBCVf_8 DLove digital radio consumer campaign TV trails and radio ads: www.getdigitalradio.com/digital-radios/dlove OB>MG:F IhineZmbhg310%1-)%))) VTV Broadcom, a subsidiary of State-run Viet Nam Television (VTV), has applied to the Ministry of Information and Communications for a new national license to carry out T-DMB services nationwide after a two-year trial run in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. The services aim to cover 10 cities in Vietnam in the next two years. VTV Broadcom said if it received permission, it would invest an initial VND50 billion (US $2.4 million) providing a DMB service, also called mobi TV in Vietnam, in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. It said it expected to make a profit from the service within two years . VTV have partnered with XONE FM, a radio station with a target focus of young audiences, to provide digital radio content through T-DMB networks. They also plan to launch self-branded mobile phone receivers at a retail price of approximately $100 per unit. VTV was granted a 15 year digital broadcasting license in 2011 to provide T-DMB services, in Vietnam and also plans to apply for a Telecom operator license in the near future in order to converge digital broadcasting and telecom services in Vietnam to provide more diverse services including data and traffic services. =>M:BELH?MKB:EL ETRI performed a T-DMB Total Solution integration test with VTV, Broadtech SC from 1 October to 7 October 2008 in Hanoi. VTV launched two TV channels and one DAB Radio service in Hanoi at the beginning of 2010 and by the end of 2010, VTV had increased their services to six TV channels and one Radio. It is not known whether services are still on air. • 56 • Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update WorldDMB is responsible for defining the digital radio standards DAB and DAB+ for digital radio and DMB for radio and mobile TV. Our goal is to promote the standard around the world. We work with sound and data broadcasters, network providers, car, receiver, chip and equipment manufacturers, governments and official bodies to encourage international co-operation and a smooth, coordinated roll-out of services. Through our network of more than 85 companies and organisations from across the industry and from over 25 countries, WorldDMB is in the best position to assist the transition from analogue to digital radio. F^f[^k[^g^Ûml @eh[Ze\hgmZ\m]ZmZ[Zl^ ;nlbg^ll=^o^ehif^gm • commercial and public broadcasters • advertise products in WorldDMB publications and • chip, receiver and equipment manufacturers at industry events • network operators • sponsorship opportunities • regulatory bodies • targeted networking opportunities • automotive manufacturers (OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s) M^\agb\ZeBg_hkfZmbhgZg]Lniihkm FZkd^mBgm^eeb`^g\^ • advice on regulatory and spectrum issues • country rollout plans • ETI files and guidance on trials and testing • coverage maps • opportunity to shape the development of future • industry news applications • Eureka! member newsletter • automotive sector specific technical information Bg]nlmkr>o^gml Phke]=F; At WorldDMB we join the community that is shaping the experience of digital radio for the next decades. We understand digitisation is not just a change of technology, it will deeply affect the way listeners use radio and what they expect from it. As a manufacturer in the automotive industry, maintaining a strong hold on radio is of vital interest to us and WorldDMB is our key to the technology. :g]k^Zl@hkòZd%CO<D^gphh] Bml^Zlrmhchbgcnlm\Zee$--+)0)*))0--^fZbe 0HPEHUVKLSLQGG Global Digital Radio Broadcasting Update Broadcasters are facing unprecedented competition for their spectrum and their audiences. Working through WorldDMB WorldDMB Member with chip and receiver manufacturers, spectrum planners and Representatives – Linking the broadcasters throughout the world ensures innovation and best practice is developed and shared. WorldDMB members can be Experts on Digital Radio assured that free to air radio has an exciting digital future. 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