Transportradio begins new program

Netherlands/Germany

6095, Transportradio, via Wertachtal, Germany. After Radio Netherlands ended its Dutch Service after 65 years on Sat. May 11, it did leave a gap, especially to truck drivers everywhere in Europe. On Monday May 13 an organization called Transportradio therefore started a daily programme in Dutch called "Onderweg" ("En route"). Reception is very good. Their website is www.transportradio.nl and they are also audible on the internet around the clock. I just received a QSL-card, form letter and stickers from Transportradio in a R Netherlands envelope. They confirm my assumption that the transmitter location is Wertachtal with 500 kW. They are on the air on 6095 Mo-Fr at 0800-1000, but Sa and Su KBC uses the frequency in English at 0900-1600. (Van Delft, May 19). Heard on Th May 24 at 0840-1000* in Dutch with a lively program of pop songs and talks e.g. about football. Closing ID:”.Transportradio ... all over Europe.. ”, SINPO 55555. (Petersen)

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New DRM receivers on show at IBC 2011

The DRM Consortium will have its strongest presence ever at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), being held in Amsterdam from 8 -13 September 2011. IBC is considered the leading global tradeshow for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of broadcasting media and entertainment.

In Amsterdam, DRM will be showcasing developments, highlighting the potential of the DRM standard, as well as presenting new receiver options. Three key Consortium members (Transradio, Nautel and Fraunhofer IIS) will host events on 10, 11 and 12 September taking participants on a digital journey of discovery. On these three days there will updates on the latest market developments and demonstration on how DRM (either as DRM30 or as DRM+) can get multi-platform, rich, digital content direct to users. Videos and new receiver solutions will give these events a “hands-on”, unique feel.

Ruxandra Obreja, DRM Consortium Chairman, says: “Our presence at IBC will show that DRM is a complete digital radio solution, is very efficient and is making real progress in important global markets which, in turn, is stimulating chipset and receiver manufacturers to develop new solutions and products”.
(Source: DRM Consortium/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)