[cma-l] First small scale DAB starts.. in Brighton

[Andy Clarke]

Very apt that it should start in Brighton after Rash did the original trial.
The Encoding, Multiplex and Modulation part is very easy and cheap to do (in
relation to Macro Site DAB/Full Scale DAB) and can be built on very low cost
PC's with a low cost SDR Modulator. I've had my (Hack RF) setup running
since March with DLS as well using some very basic Python scripting for
capturing "now playing, weather and news" (under suppressed radiation
conditions) - albeit without filters and RF Amp and it's been 'bullet proof'
to date. 

 

I think it'll be great for small operators who can't get an FM licence if
there are no frequencies available but may eligible for  a Small Scale DAB
licence - (post the trial being successful of course) and can manage the
setup themselves with minimal support from outside thus reducing costs. For
Community stations I'm assuming keeping the cost down is important
especially where  the very big step to Full Scale DAB is prohibited by
costs. It may also encourage collaboration between Community Station to
operate small SFN sites to cover larger areas than traditional FM coverage.

 

That's my thoughts.

 

Cheers

 

Andy

 

 

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http://www.radiotoday.co.uk/2015/07/first-small-scale-dab-starts-in-brighton
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Quote:

".....At a new democratic price point, the Small Scale trial suggests that
it really is time to reinvent DAB as a low barrier incremental radio
platform......"

Analysis points on a postcard please?

Ian Hickling

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Subject: [cma-l] First small scale DAB starts.. in Brighton

 

Small scale digital radio took to the air in Brighton this morning with the
UK's first local DAB multiplex.

Six services will be available on the nine month trial including Juice
107.2, community station RadioReverb, internet station totallyradio, Smile
Sussex (the nostalgic station already on DAB), Resonance Extra - a free
creative space for curated broadcasts and sonic arts experimentation and
student station URF Sussex.

More here:
http://www.radiotoday.co.uk/2015/07/first-small-scale-dab-starts-in-brighton
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