DRM India Chapter Noticeboard August 2025

Dear Friends, Colleagues and Partners,

August is in many parts of the world a quiet, holiday month. But it seems that for DRM it is anything but quiet. The big news from China is the adoption of DRM as the national standard for shortwave and medium-wave digital broadcasting. Please scroll down to get information about this milestone.

In this newsletter we have also included details about a big event in Barbados, to see interesting articles and blogs on India and Brazil, as well as a comprehensive introduction to DRM in Indonesia. All this time we will continue to prepare for IBC 2025. The DRM events under the theme “Your Connected Future” on September 12-13 promise to unveil quite a few interesting developments and products.

A simple and clear video from a key transmitter manufacturer gives the newcomers an instant understanding of the DRM standard.

If you still want to join us as a free member for a limited period please make sure to get all the information: DRM Free Membership Announced – news.drm.org.

Latest News

DRM in HF and AM Becomes National Standard in China

On August 1, 2025, China’s National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) publicly announced the release of the official industry standard GY/T 423-2025, titled “Technical Specifications for Medium and Short-Wave Digital Sound Broadcasting”, which had been officially issued on July 29, 2025.

With this publication, NRTA formally adopts the global Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) standard as the technical foundation for digital broadcasting in the AM bands for domestic radio services in China.

The NRTA is a ministry-level regulator overseeing broadcasting and audio-visual services in China. It regularly issues industry standards (GY/T) that define recommended technical specifications for broadcasters and manufacturers.

📄 DRM Standard Adopted for Domestic Short- and Medium-Wave Radio Broadcasting as a National Chinese Industry Standard – news.drm.org

📄 China Adopts DRM Standard to Modernize AM Radio Bands – Radio World

📄 DRM chosen in China – RedTech

📄 DRM Digital Radio Standard Adopted for Domestic Short- and Medium-Wave Radio Broadcasting as a National Chinese Industry Standard – radiotvlink.com

📄 Official announcement on the NRTA website (in Chinese) – nrta.gov.cn

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn

DRM Marks New Developments in Indonesia

One of the most populous countries in Asia and the world, home to around 17,000 islands, Indonesia has fully embraced DRM and is making steady progress towards its roll out.

📄 To get a full picture please check: Indonesia rolls out the DRM standard – news.drm.org

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn

DRM, DAB or DSB?

These broadcast standard acronyms define clear specifications for different broadcasting equipment and software, enabling the delivery of clear and reliable signals, without which there would be no listeners. In this RedTech opinion piece, the DRM Chairman unpacks why clarity around digital radio standards is vital for Africa’s future.

📄 DRM, DAB, DSB — What’s in a digital name? – news.drm.org

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn

DRM Is Changing Car Radio in India

This seems to be the conclusion of a comprehensive article just published in “Kolkata On Wheels”, an East Indian local publication, by Sandipan Basu Mallick.

Please check this comprehensive article in the local magazine by a car and DRM enthusiast on a key automotive issue.

📄 How DRM is Changing Car Radio in India – news.drm.org

📄 Kolkatta On Wheels – July 2025

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn

DRM at CBU General Assembly

The DRM Consortium has been again invited by its institutional member CBU at its 56th Annual General Assembly of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union to be held August 18-20 in Bridgetown, Barbados. DRM and its innovative way of delivering education is the theme of the DRM presentation.

📄 DRM Details E-Learning at CBU General Assembly – news.drm.org

📄 56th Annual General Assembly – caribroadcastunion.org

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn.

DRM Digital Radio at IBC 2025

The DRM consortium is planning an impactful, in-person presence at IBC 2025, Amsterdam, the Netherlands (12th-15th September).

The DRM Consortium is perfectly aligned with the themes of IBC 2025 (“Shaping the Future”), planning to demonstrate in Hall 8, RAI convention centre, over two days that digital radio DRM is the future and holds a key part among the digital platforms of our times.

📄 “DRM – Your Connected Future” at IBC 2025 – news.drm.org

📌 Continuously updated page about DRM’s presence at IBC 2025: drm.org/ibc-2025

DRM Digital Radio in FM – Rohde & Schwarz Explains

For those new to DRM or trying to get the information on this technology in a nutshell the prestigious company Rohde and Schwarz has created a comprehensive video. Check it out and see what you think.

🎞️ ‘Rhode & Schwarz Understanding Digital Radio Mondiale’ – YouTube

DRM Spotlight on DRM – Brazilian Engineer Highlights DRM Opportunities

Brazilian broadcast engineer Ricardo Gurgel has published a series of thoughtful articles on Brazil’s digital radio future – with a clear focus on the strengths and suitability of the open DRM standard.

He argues that Brazil is uniquely positioned to adopt DRM across all bands – from shortwave and medium wave to FM – with a fully available AM band and growing awareness of the technical and economic benefits of full digitisation.

His articles also touch on important aspects such as user experience, receiver design, and the need for a local receiver ecosystem tailored to Brazilian expectations.

Selected Articles:

📄 Brazil Already Has the AM Band Ready for Digital DRM Broadcasting

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn.

📄 Crucial Adjustments to DRM Receiver Models to Win Over the Brazilian Audience

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn

📄 Why is HD Radio Such an Unsuitable Digital Radio Model (Especially in Brazil)?

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn

📄 DRM Can Make Shortwave Economically Attractive

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn

📄 DRM Can Complement Countries Already Served by DAB+

👍 Read and like the post on LinkedIn

📄 All articles tagged “DRM” on Blogdorg