Update on MSway Receivers

I received further information from Ms. Jo at MSway this morning:

"After IBC, we have revised some specifications and felt to modify some parts for the better performance. However the components such as chipset, antenna and so on are not really ready for our targeted price & performance we are keep looking for better solutions.

The product schedules are (it can be changed):

Great DRM IBC 2011 Photo Set!

Take a look at the flickr photostream from the Consortium from their display at IBC 2011. It looks like they had fun. I would have enjoyed getting the opportunity to chat with the luminaries that were in attendance. The receiver table looks good. I hope we get a chance to play with some of them. It also looks like they were playing with CB frequencies (see the magmount antenna and the 27000kHz frequency display).

DRM receivers a huge draw at at IBC 2011

Press release from the Consortium...

14-Sep-11 : At DRM’s strongest ever presence at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, participants were given a unique opportunity to take part in a digital journey with DRM including practical demonstrations highlighting its benefits and features.

DRM receivers spotted at IBC 2011!

Thanks to a tip from our friend Alokesh, here is a link to an Italian blog featuring the before mentioned MSway receivers and more! Since most of our readers are English speakers, the shortened link features the Google Translator for assistance.

[Here is a direct link to the Radiopassioni blog by Andrea Lawendel in Italian]

DRM consortium at IBC 2011

More about DRM activities at IBC. This from the Consortium:

'New DRM Receivers at IBC 2011

One of the main highlights of DRM’s presence at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam this year, is the showcasing of brand new receiver models and solutions.

Nearly a dozen DRM receivers will be on display. Manufacturers MSWAY and Chengdu will present their new receivers for both DRM30 and DRM+. Existing receiver makers Uniwave and Himalaya will be displaying upgraded versions of their DRM radios.