TDF Group to use DRM 30 as shortwave communications system
by Thomas from The SWLing Post on (#1JB8E)
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(Source: Radio Mag Online)
PARIS - The use of the medium and short wave bands can provide extensive coverage at low cost in inaccessible locations or for those at a disadvantage due to lack of infrastructure.
["]France's TDF Group has started a project they call SmartCast that aims to study and build a long range broadcast system, with potential interactivity where appropriate - by way of a low-speed wireless return path. Data including audio will be broadcast in a shared stream based on standard DRM 30 from Digital Radio Mondiale.
Work underway by TDF includes development of services and equipment focused on two markets:
- Maritime Navigation, with a set of services designated as "NavCAST".
- International Broadcasting, with a set of services designated as "WideCAST."["]