About the DRM Consortium

The DRM Consortium is an international not-for-profit organisation composed of broadcasters, network providers, transmitter and receiver manufacturers, universities and others. The DRM system was first standardised in 2001 and has been deployed in many world markets. The DRM Consortium decided to extend the DRM system to operate in the broadcasting bands below 120 MHz.  This system extension has the internal project name DRM+.

With access to the DRM consortium’s private meetings and information, DRM members are instrumental in shaping the future of digital radio. DRM’s members are broadcasters, broadcasting associations, network operators, manufacturers, research institutions, regulatory bodies, NGOs, and others. 

DRM offers two types of membership – Full Membership and Associate Membership (associates are non-profits only). Full members have the right to vote and participate in DRM General Assemblies, Commercial Committee, Technical Committee and other groups, while Associate members have the right to participate, but not vote. Full members may also be nominated to serve on DRM’s Steering Board.  If your company is interested in the benefits of DRM membership, please contact the DRM Project Office at projectoffice@drm.org