SDR Console and DAB+ ?

[F6GLJ]

Hello, is it possible to receive DAB+ signal with SDR Console ?

[jdow]

Probably not natively. An external decoder might do it.
{^_^}

[Simon G4ELI]

Hello, is it possible to receive DAB+ signal with SDR Console ?

Sorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.

[Max]

Hello, is it possible to receive DAB+ signal with SDR Console ?

Sorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.

Simon. Would it not be possible to integrate DAB and DAB+ like SDR Play do by needing a downloadable codec to enable (see attached), hence passing the responsibility for any potential royalty to the user/operator? Then it's for each user to make their own decision?

I actually think the DAB+ licensing is very poorly worded anyway. Talks about needing to pay a fee for "each product sold". No mention whatsoever of freeware. Pity these people don't think through the consequences of their sloppy wording.

Max

[Simon G4ELI]

Hello, is it possible to receive DAB+ signal with SDR Console ?

Sorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.

Simon. Would it not be possible to integrate DAB and DAB+ like SDR Play do by needing a downloadable codec to enable (see attached), hence passing the responsibility for any potential royalty to the user/operator? Then it's for each user to make their own decision?

I actually think the DAB+ licensing is very poorly worded anyway. Talks about needing to pay a fee for "each product sold". No mention whatsoever of freeware. Pity these people don't think through the consequences of their sloppy wording.

Max

No, this is not legal.

[Max]

Simon. Would it not be possible to integrate DAB and DAB+ like SDR Play do by needing a downloadable codec to enable (see attached), hence passing the responsibility for any potential royalty to the user/operator? Then it's for each user to make their own decision?

Max

No, this is not legal.

Perhaps someone should tell SDR Play!

Max

[F6GLJ]

Hello, is it possible to receive DAB+ signal with SDR Console ?

Sorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.

Ok Simon, thanks for your reply, I didn't know about patents ;-(

[Simon G4ELI]

Hello, is it possible to receive DAB+ signal with SDR Console ?

Sorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.

Ok Simon, thanks for your reply, I didn't know about patents ;-(

It's the HE-AAC v2 audio codec. If / when I write a DAB/DAB+ program I would have to licence it, ~5 Euro / copy. Cost to me is ~1 Euro but there's a minimum amount to pay and then there's the admin.

[sm7yes]

Sorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.

Ok Simon, thanks for your reply, I didn't know about patents ;-(

It's the HE-AAC v2 audio codec. If / when I write a DAB/DAB+ program I would have to licence it, ~5 Euro / copy. Cost to me is ~1 Euro but there's a minimum amount to pay and then there's the admin.

I'm sitting here with the ELAD S3 and can see a lot of DAB spectrum but can't listen. There is no solution from ELAD either...

I can pay for it no problem. Is there a possibility that you can put in a decoder but it won't work unless we buy an unlock key? Maybe there is a solution that we buy directly from the owner of the patents so that you don't have to be financially involved? Or maybe if you could consider doing a separate (profitable?) business on DAB for this obvious reason (which is highly motivated)?

Just some thoughts.
Sincerely,
Per