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

Probably not natively. An external decoder might do it.
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F6GLJ wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:21 pm Hello, is it possible to receive DAB+ signal with SDR Console ?

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

Simon G4ELI wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 am

F6GLJ wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:21 pm 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

Max wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:46 am

Simon G4ELI wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 am

F6GLJ wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:21 pm 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.

Simon G4ELI wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:43 am

Max wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:46 am 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

Simon G4ELI wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 am

F6GLJ wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:21 pm 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 ;-(

F6GLJ wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:16 pm

Simon G4ELI wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 am

F6GLJ wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:21 pm 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.

Simon G4ELI wrote: Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:23 am

F6GLJ wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:16 pm

Simon G4ELI wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 am

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