Digital World Traveller
Short Wave DRM USB Receiver
Coding Technologies, has showcased the world's first USB receiver for
Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), the new standard for digital broadcasting
in the long, medium/AM, and short-wave bands, at the International Broadcasting
Convention IBC 2004 in Amsterdam.
 The
handy little box branded "Digital World Traveller" is to be
connected to the USB port of a PC or Notebook. The device comes with the
Digital World Traveller Radio Software and is capable of receiving DRM,
FM and AM radio programs.
After the 1st and 2nd generation DRM receiver, the Digital World Traveller
is the third DRM receiver from Coding Technologies and will be sold for
a competitive price after the IBC show.
With the introduction of the Digital World Traveller, listeners can now
easily enjoy Digital Radio Mondiale services in a convenient way by connecting
it to a Notebook or standard PC without any additional power supply or
battery.
It is an ideal device for business and holiday travellers who want to
stay in touch with their home countries by listening to first hand news
and information in clear DRM broadcast quality. The included Digital World
Traveller Radio Software supports decoding of all DRM modes and is compatible
with Windows 2000, XP Home Edition and XP Professional.
"We are very excited about the introduction of the Digital World
Traveller" Peter Senger, Chairman of the DRM consortium, said. "Just
after one year of DRM being officially in service, it is a great achievement
to offer such an innovative and affordable receiver to our listeners."
Added Stefan Meltzer, Vice President Business Development at Coding Technologies:
"It has been a pleasure to work with our partners at AFG Engineering,
FhG, Himalaya and Micronas to make the Digital World Traveller a reality.
We are convinced that this ambitious project will contribute to the success
of Digital Radio Mondiale by giving an easier access to the technology
for a broader community."
The Digital World Traveller is on sale now, priced at €199+VAT.
The package includes the Digital World Traveller receiver box, the Digital
World Traveller Radio Software and operation manual on CD, USB cable,
and wire antenna.
More information on the Digital
World Traveller
A Data Sheet is available by clicking here
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