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.
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[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.