VHF vs DAB+

VHF vs DAB+

One of our employees is currently working as a project manager for SRG SSR on the expansion of Switzerland-wide DAB+ coverage. Nationwide transmitters ensure that we can receive radio, television and mobile communications. These transmission masts must be carefully operated and maintained in order to ensure trouble-free transmission of the signals.

Double spread

SRG SSR radio is currently broadcast in parallel via UKW & DAB+. This is more expensive and requires more resources than distributing the program in just one way. For these and other reasons, the aim is to switch completely to DAB+ in the future.

VHF

VHF (very high frequency) is the analogue transmission of audio signals in a frequency range of 30 MHz to 300 MHz. Analog radio on VHF is only broadcast with frequency modulation, which is why the term FM is often used as a synonym for VHF radio.

 

FM Radio
Coming to an end: FM radio

 

 

DAB+

DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a digital radio technology that is mainly distributed over the air (terrestrial via transmitting antennas). In order to be able to receive DAB+ programmes, you need a DAB+ compatible device.

 

DAB+ radio in office
Digital into the future with DAB+

 

 

Benefits of DAB+

The main advantages of DAB+ over FM are

 

Diversity of channels (no more limitation of frequencies)

 

easier operation

 

Better and noise-free sound quality

 

Transmission of song information and info texts

 

And unlike internet radio, reception via a DAB+ device is free and anonymous.

 

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