[cma-l] Raspberries, Steroids and Low Cost DAB

Wed Dec 3 11:34:12 GMT 2014

We could argue about the benefits of DAB all day, and we're all up against it when it comes to forking out more cash. But, let's put it this way: Do you stream your stations? When we first started streaming in (About 1997) the audience wasn't huge and the costs climbed - and continue to do so. But we do it, because listeners expect it. There may come a time when our listeners also expect us to be on DAB. What happens when your listeners buy a new car, or a new radio that has DAB. They can get the BBC in digital, but need to push a few buttons to get your station. Think of it as future-proofing. This is not me saying "FM is dead" far from it, but we all should consider where our listeners might be. For our listeners we know the online is the preferred platform, but we are still thinking about DAB. Having a clear run at the whole FM band for community radio would be great, but in 10 years time is that like asking someone to listen to long wave? It's a perfectly fine technology, but less people will have access to it and it might feel a bit old fashioned. Just a thought

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Sent: 03 December 2014 09:01
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Subject: Re: [cma-l] Raspberries, Steroids and Low Cost DAB

Sorry everyone for a rather Numpty-ish question, but if all this goes well and '''within'' a Community Radio Budget are saying this would be an '''AS-WELL AS''' or an '''INSTEAD OF''   ie:- either / or ???

I don't see any benefit at all if you have to switch off FM and go just DAB ...................just so folk don't get selective memory loss I would like to point out that the DAB discussion started about 5 - 6 years ago with the original suggestion of 'shifting' all the Big Stations over, thus leaving FM for Community Radio, which of course would mean a heck of a lot of Community Radio.

Obviously the discussion has gone off on lots of different routes since. Nowt wrong with that may I say ... not complaining, just making a point

All the best everyone

Regards

Nick

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From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk<mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk> [mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Artisan Broadcast
Sent: 03 December 2014 08:44
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Subject: Re: [cma-l] Raspberries, Steroids and Low Cost DAB

Hi Pete and Glyn

I attended the earlier demo in Baldock and was very impressed with what can be achieved on such a low budget.

In some ways, I wish this had been on the table five or so years ago when we were looking to start our local station, else I might have chosen this route instead of FM. (That'll generate some discussion)  ;-)

I'm seriously itching to look at getting involved with this trial and I'm considering setting up a separate group to share experiences, advice and knowledge.  If you're interested in being a part of that let me know.

Cat

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On 2 December 2014 at 15:56, Peter <peter at engineeringradio.co.uk<mailto:peter at engineeringradio.co.uk>> wrote:
I have been following the open digital radio project for quite some time. This is a similar thing that they have trail on in Switzerland. It does lack a GUI, so some Linux CLI experience is required. There are more things that could be improved on as well, but it is a fully working system at present.

This software can work on standard PCs that are dual core upwards.
I am looking into using the software on a  VM system (like Hyper-v or Xen).

It does show that a lot of engineering in radio including RF is becoming more and more computer orientated.

PeteOn 2 Dec 2014 13:13, Associated Broadcast Consultants <info at a-bc.co.uk<mailto:info at a-bc.co.uk>> wrote:
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> Yesterday Ofcom held a second demo of Low Cost DAB at Riverside House in London.  On the link below you can read all about it on our blog.
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> http://a-bc.co.uk/blog/
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> Glyn Roylance - Principal Consultant
> Associated Broadcast Consultants
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