The new portable N88 DRM receiver is attracting growing interest, with very recent videos of live recordings and reception demonstrations posted online.
A recent such video from India takes a detailed look at the N88 new receiver from unboxing it to its practical testing on FM, medium wave and shortwave. The Indian reviewer highlights the optimum combination of DRM and conventional analogue reception and shares his first impressions of this portable receiver.
Further recent videos show the N88 receiving live DRM broadcasts in both India and China.
Watch the N88 hands-on and first-impressions video from India
N88 DRM field test in China
A field test in mainland China shows the N88 receiving a China National Radio DRM shortwave broadcast on 11,695 kHz. Doug Gregson demonstrates reception in a busy industrial city and also introduces features of the receiver, including analogue and digital radio reception, low-power operation and USB-C access to DRM data for applications such as distance education.
N88 receiving DRM in India
DRM supporter Dr. Thamminana Krushna Rao demonstrates the N88 receiving a DRM broadcast in India, providing a short and authentic example of the receiver in practical use.
BBC World Service DRM Shortwave Reception in India
The N88 DRM receiver receives BBC World Service DRM shortwave broadcasts indoors in Chennai over approximately 8,400 km and outdoors in Vizag on 17,575 kHz. The videos were recorded by Venkatesh and Dr. Thamminana Krushna Rao, respectively.
All India Radio DRM Medium-Wave Reception
These outdoor demonstrations by Venkatesh show the N88 DRM receiver receiving All India Radio (AIR) DRM medium-wave broadcasts: AIR Mumbai on 1044 kHz over approximately 1,050 km, and an AIR broadcast in Vijayawada over approximately 530 km.
Music for Joy DRM Shortwave Reception in India
This indoor demonstration by Venkatesh shows the N88 DRM receiver receiving a Music for Joy DRM shortwave broadcast on 11,710 kHz in Chennai over a distance of approximately 7,330 km.
The N88 was developed by DRM members Solar Grove Solutions and Alongside Tech and is based on the DRM1000 by DRM member CML Micro.
For information on the availability of the N88 receiver, please contact Solar Grove Solutions.
