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ABU Digital Radio Forum

Objectives

  • The DR Forum provides a platform for radio broadcasters in exchange of information on implementation of digital radio broadcasting services.
  • The Forum facilitates networking among its members, particularly with those from other segments of the radio broadcast industry.
  • Introduction of the DRM digital system for radio broadcasting in the medium wave band has been recognised as a prime task by the Forum.

Activities
Production of a live document comprising sections on frequency usage, management issues, business opportunities and new service applications on an annual basis.

  • Following developments in digital sound broadcasting in frequency bands below 30 MHz.
  • Providing products of its studies to all ABU members, creating sufficient motivation for active participation on their part.
  • Identifying joint projects with system developers (Forum members).
  • Sharing information on implementation issues related to digital radio in MW and HF bands
  • Preparing annual Status Reports.

The Forum invites radio broadcasters and industry players to be represented on the DR Forum. Please contact sharad.s@abu.org.my

The DAB+ Task Force has been set up to further promote the adoption of the Eureka-147 DAB standard within the Asia Pacific region based on the new DAB+ technology.

From the Chairman:

Key Digital Radio Developments
Mr Asaad S Bagharib
Chairman of the ABU Digital Radio Forum and MediaCorp Radio

2011
January 2011 (Download)

February 2011 (Download)

March 2011 (Download)

April 2011 (Download)

May 2011 (Download)

June 2011 (Download)

July 2011 (Download)

August 2011 (Download)

September 2011 (Download)

October 2011 (Download)

November 2011 (Download)

December 2011 (Download)

2012
January 2012 (Download)

February 2012 (Download)

March 2012 (Download)

April-May-June 2012  (Download)

FORUM MEMBERS
  1. Mr Asaad S Bagharib, MediaCorp Radio - Chairman
  2. Mr Yong-Hwan Kim, KBS -Vice Chairman
  3. Mr Horst Scholz, DW/ARD - Vice Chairman
  4. Mr Hugh James, SBSA
  5. Mr Valod Stepanian, IRIB
  6. Mr Y.K. Sharma, AIR
  7. Mr Peter Canavan, ABC
  8. Mr Tan Sai Yoon, MediaCorp Radio
  9. Mr Zulkifli Ab Rahim RTM
  10. Mr Ri Dong Ho, KRT
  11. Mr Turgay Cakimci, TRT
  12. Mr Chung Shin-il, KBS
  13. Mr Marion Hales, VOA
  14. Mr Yothin Trikomut, NBT
  15. Mr Mulato, RRI
  16. Mr Bi Dongsheng, RTPRC
  17. Ms Vu Viet Nga, VOV
  18. Mr John CS YIP, RTHK
  19. Dr Haruo Okuda, NHK
  20. Mr Seiichi Akaishi, TBS
  21. Mr John Sykes, BBC
  22. Ms Joan Warner, CRA
  23. Mr Andy Anderson, RNZ
  24. Mr Steve White, RNZ
  25. Mr Peter Kepreotes, BA
  26. Mrs Rezvaneh Sahba, IRIB
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATES
  1. 1. Mr James Yip, WorldDMB Asia Committee & MediaCorp Radio, Singapore
  2. Mr Les Davey, Vice-President, Worldspace, Australia
  3. Mr Masayoshi Wakao, Senior Managing Director, ARIB, Japan
  4. Mr Yutaka Tachibana, Managing Director, ARIB, Japan
  5. Mr Kiyoshi Toriyama, Executive Vice-President, ASBC, Japan
  6. Ms Kelly Griffith, Project Director, WorldDMB Forum
  7. Mr Peter Senger, Chairman, Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM)
  8. Mr Scott Stull, Vice President, iBiquity Digital Corporation
  9. Mr Simon Chan, Sales Manager, Asia Radiospace plc
  10. Mr Toni Fiedler, Sr. Manager Digital Radio and Mobile TV, Dolby Germany GmbH

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