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BluLemon: An Early DRM SA Member Helping Drive the Future of Digital Radio in South Africa
From broadcast infrastructure expertise to enabling South Africa's pioneering DRM in FM trial, BluLemon is playing a practical role in advancing digital radio across the region.
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Strengthening regional collaboration in digital broadcasting
We hosted the delegation from INCM Mozambique and Radio Mozambique at the DRM South Africa demonstration site for a strategic engagement on the future of digital radio across the continent.
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South Africa launches DRM in FM demonstration on 91.25 MHz
The DRM Southern Africa Group has officially launched its DRM in FM demonstration from the Northcliff site in Johannesburg, broadcasting Radio Pulpit and HOT 102.7 on a single frequency.
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South Africa launches DRM in FM demonstration on World Radio Day
On 13 February 2026 the DRM SA Group goes live from Northcliff, Johannesburg on 91.25 MHz, carrying several stations on one FM frequency under an ICASA test licence.
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Free training and special broadcasts for UNESCO World Radio Day 2026
The DRM Consortium showcased AI-enabled e-learning via digital radio, with live training sessions and first-ever global demonstration broadcasts across five continents.
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DRM SA Group secures ICASA test licence for DRM in FM demonstrations
A major milestone in the digital radio journey, with the approval of a test licence enabling the DRM in FM demonstration to proceed.
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The latest from the DRM Consortium, updated automatically from drm.org.
The Power of DRM Emergency Warnings – When Everything Else Fails, Radio Remains Resilient
When disaster strikes, trusted information saves lives. Yet floods, cyclones, wildfires, earthquakes and tsunamis often disrupt electricity, mobile networks and internet connectivity at the very moment people need clear, reliable guidance. Radio remains a vital lifeline in these moments, and digital radio can do…
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Digital Radio Remains Essential in the Car
In an article just published by Radio World, the DRM chairman argues that radio in cars is more than about entertainment or background music but that it can protect and save persons. Read here
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DRM at India Mobile Congress 2026
DRM was represented at India Mobile Congress (IMC) in New Delhi, 7–10 October, through DRM member Fraunhofer IIS. Thank you to the Fraunhofer IIS team for bringing DRM Digital Radio to the conversations at their booth in Hall 2, and to everyone who stopped by to listen, exchange ideas and connect. To learn more about…
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DRM at ITU and Future of Broadcasting Workshop
Recently ITU-D Study Group 1 organised in Geneva a workshop on “Next-generation broadcasting: challenges and prospects for developing countries”. The workshop brought together experts from different continents and backgrounds to discuss the evolution of broadcasting, emerging technologies, spectrum management,…
Read article →DRM Provides the Complete Solution for Emergency Alerts – RedTech
A recent commentary for RedTech explores how DRM can deliver emergency alerts and provide vital information when it matters most. 📄 DRM Provides the Complete Solution for Emergency Alerts – RedTech
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N88 DRM Receiver – Live Reception Feedback
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…
Read article →On the exhibition floor
The DRM stand at IBC, the international broadcast exhibition: live demonstrations, receiver launches and the people building digital radio.
