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“Happy & Prosperous Lunar New Year ”
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The world of digital broadcasting is not static
- it demands flexibility and adaptability to meet
the demands of the ever more rapid digital development,
spectrum efficiency, new applications, and device
features.
Over the years, the technology has been enhanced
with complementary standards developed to facilitate
the commercial launch of multimedia and video services.
In this way, the standard has remained at the forefront
of the digital broadcasting arena by incorporating
not only audio, but also data.
DAB
is unique that both
audio and data services can be received using the
same receivers. Since DMB
uses the existing DAB infrastructure,
DMB receivers can receive not only DMB video service
and other available applications but also existing
DAB audio and data services.
The common data services for DAB/DMB include DLS
(Radiotext), Slideshow, Broadcast Web Site (limited
internet like application), mobile TV (DMB only)
and so on. Therefore, users are able to view the
news headlines, traffic, weather, and graphics while
listening to the audio service depending on which
receiver you are using.
It is possible to receive DAB/DMB services on a
wide range of receiving device including fixed,
mobile and portable radio receivers with displays
or screens including personal computers and some
mobile phones. Other types of receivers also include:
USB, digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, pocket
TVs, in-car radios and TV screens and many more.
For more information about Digital Audio Broadcasting
and Digital Multimedia Broadcasting, click here
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You may email us a short write-up
to share with us how much you like or enjoy
your favorite radio program using your DAB
digital radio. Attached photos with you and
your favorite DAB digital radio are most welcome.
You stand to win attractive Digital Radio premiums
if we decide to use your write-up for our
future Digital Radio eNewsletter, on our website,
and any other materials. Please submit your
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Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting
(T-DMB) will be available across South Korea
starting the first half of 2007. The service
was launched by Korean broadcasters in late
2005, mainly in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Through it, TV shows can be viewed for free
on cell phones and other hand-held devices.
The Information and Communication Ministry
of Korea has said it will select in February
more regional broadcasters to offer T-DMB
services. The expanded service will be offered
in major cities starting in Mar 2007 and branch
out nationwide by the end of Jun this year.
Last year almost three million T-DMB handsets
were sold in Korea.
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Frontier Silicon Launches First Combined
Digital Broadcast And IP Radio SoC
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Frontier Silicon will launch its Chorus 2i baseband
receiver SoC (system on chip), bringing over ten thousand
Internet radio stations and network audio streaming
capability to sub-$99 WiFi radios. It is the first
multi-mode IC (integrated circuit) to combine analog
and digital broadcast reception with complete IP connectivity
enabling manufacturers to easily design and produce
radios capable of receiving Internet, DAB and FM radio
stations, with the addition of network audio streaming
through existing home WiFi and Internet connections.
For more information, click here.
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Receivers Worldwide
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Genus SLM
The Genus SLM is a handheld DAB/FM radio
with MP3/WMA playback. With the presets and an OLED
display for station information, you are able to enjoy
your favorite stations conveniently. The SD/MMC card
slot supports up to 2GB. Retailing price for Genus
SLM is around £182. For more information, click
here.
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Goodmans GPS185DAB
The latest DAB technology makes Goodmans
GPS185DAB essential for the selection
of the latest tunes on DAB, FM, AM, CD or cassette
wherever you are. It can be run on mains and battery.
Retailing price for Goodmans GPS185DAB is around £65.
For more information, click here.
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Goodmans GCDR1955DAB
The Goodmans GCDR1955DAB´s compact design is
suitable for the bedroom, kitchen, or other tight
space. You will have the choice of waking up from
DAB, FM, CD or buzzer alarm. It also comes with remote
control. Retailing price for Goodmans GCDR1955DAB
is around £70.For more information, click here.
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ONKYO CS-515UK
The ONKYO CS-515UK CD receiver system embodies
an approach to sound—detailed, balanced and
spacious—that belies its size. The CD receiver
itself exudes an air of solidity, with its concave
aluminum front panel. In the engine room, audio quality
is enhanced with the inclusion of a Wolfson®192
kHz/24-bit DAC. The CS-515UK´s relative power
enlivens CD playback and gives your MP3 files an edge
they´ve been missing. Retailing price for ONKYO
CS-515UK is around £299. For more information,
click
here.
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Panasonic RF-D3EB-S
Mains and battery operated portable DAB/FM
radio with countdown timer.
With Panasonic RF-D3EB-S, you will
have your choice of radio stations for a great price
without having to compromise on the quality. The 20
station presets lets you access the DAB or FM station
you want quickly and easily, and it has built-in stereo
speakers with acoustic separator cabinet and 4 equalizer
presets. Retailing price for Panasonic RF-D3EB-S is
around £77. For more information, click here.
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Roberts
Gemini 49
When it comes to portables, small is definitely
best. Which means the Roberts Gemini 49 portable DAB/FM
RDS radio is well worth a closer look. The Gemini
49 is just 215mm x 116mm x 40mm in size, operating
through both battery and mains and featuring a built-in
battery charger for the AA batteries it uses. The
radio has 10 station presets. And despite its size,
it still features an LCD display for station information
and the clock. Retailing price for Roberts Gemini
49 is around £60. For more information, click
here.
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Roberts
Gemini 11
The mains and battery operated portable Roberts
Gemini 11 combines an old-school wooden and leatherette
case with digital innards. It picks up both DAB and
FM broadcasts, enabling you to keep a foot in both
worlds, and has some high-tech features, including
the ability to pause and rewind digital radio. The
Gemini 11 outputs in stereo and has treble and bass
controls, so you can adjust the sound to suit your
taste. Retailing price for Roberts Gemini 11 is around
£140. For more information, click
here.
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Sanyo DC-DAB03
The Sanyo DC-DAB03 micro system comes with
DAB and FM RDS. It also includes a CD player that
can playback CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3. Connect your SANYO
DAB03 to your DVD or Video player and enjoy a cinema
like sound experience at home, or listen in private
via the headphone socket. The LCD screen has a back-light
facility for easy reading in darker environments.
The clock and timer functions are handy and allow
you to use the DAB as a clock/alarm radio. The DC-DAB03´s
remote control giving you access to all of the system
main functions. Retailing price for Sanyo DC-DAB03
is around £100. For more information, click
here.
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TEAC RX-1DAB
The TEAC RX-1DAB DAB/FM/AM radio is employing
NXT technology. It includes a blue backlit LCD display
and clock with alarm function, and it is wall or
table mountable. the RX-1 is offered with an 20
preset FM/AM tuner. It also comes with a 3.5mm input
for connecting portable audio devices, such as iPods
and MP3 players. Retailing price for TEAC RX-1DAB
is around £135. For more information, click
here.
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Yamaha
M170
Yamaha M170 DAB micro component system combines
the latest DAB digital radio technology and sound
quality within a stylish and compact unit, finished
with elegantly worked piano black speakers. It offers
programmable CD player and presets for DAB/FM/AM with
one-touch programming, and it has separate bass/treble
and balance controls. Retailing price for Yamaha M170
is around £250. For more information, click
here.
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PURE Evoke-1
XT Marshall Edition
PURE Evoke-1 XTMarshall
Edition mixes the legendary style of the world´s
leading guitar amplifiers, the classic content of
the UK´s leading rock digital radio station,
and PURE´s iconic Evoke-1 XTDAB
radio.
For max sound quality Evoke-1 XTMarshall
Edition has a full-range speaker with custom designed
3" drive unit and active-filters to provide a
natural & direct-from-the-studio´sound.
Bass performance is enhanced by a tuned bass reflex
port.
It has a countdown timer and a radio/tone
alarm. A USB connector allows product updates to be
loaded from the Internet so the radio can be kept
up to date with any software changes. A headphone
socket lets users rock out in private. It can also
be upgraded to stereo with the optional XT-1 add-on
matching speaker, which is designed to complement
the Evoke-1 XTMarshall Edition in
every way.
Retailing price for Evoke-1 XTMarshall Edition is
around £99.99. For more information, click here.
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For more information on DAB receivers
available worldwide, visit the
WorldDMB.
Can't wait to get your hands on a DAB radio? Check out http://www.DigitalRadio.sg/getdab.htm
We would like to hear from you. Please visit http://www.DigitalRadio.sg/contactus.htm
if you have any comments or would like to share your views
with us about our Digital Radio service.
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34th Digital Radio SMS Quiz
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Send us your answers to the following questions via
SMS and the winner with the best entry will walk away
with a
TANGENT DAB-50 DAB/FM
RDS tuner worth $399 sponsored by Unicorn Sound and
Vision Pte Ltd plus Digital Radio T-Shirt & Car Decal.
Here's this week's question:
Which
country is Tangent Audio from?
1)
Denmark 2) US
In
less than 10 words, tell us why you like the Tangent
DAB-50 tuner?
TANGENT DAB-50 DAB/FM
RDS tuner
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Send us your answer now:
Type DR followed
by <1 or 2> plus <your answer in less than
10 words> and SMS to 72346
Each SMS costs 30
cents
Closing Date: Monday,
30th April 2007
The decision of the judges is final and the winner
will be notified via their mobile phone. The name
and correct answer will be posted via our Digital Radio
DLS service which can be seen as scrolling text display
on DAB radio and on our Digital Radio at http://www.DigitalRadio.sg.
Find out if you are the winner
of the previous quiz at http://www.DigitalRadio.sg
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to win a Digital Radio T-Shirt worth S$28 from
our lucky draw. For full details on how to subscribe,
simply logon to our Digital Radio website at http://www.DigitalRadio.sg.
Only subscribers residing in Singapore are eligible
to take part in this lucky draw. The name of our
next winner will be announced in the March 2007
issue of the Digital Radio eNewsLetter.
Congratulations to Mr Andy Ang - Our lucky subscriber
for February 2007!
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