SDR Console and DAB+ ?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:21 pm
Hello, is it possible to receive DAB+ signal with SDR Console ?
Probably not natively. An external decoder might do it.
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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?Simon G4ELI wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 amSorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.
No, this is not legal.Max wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:46 amSimon. 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?Simon G4ELI wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 amSorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.
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
Perhaps someone should tell SDR Play!Simon G4ELI wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:43 amNo, this is not legal.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
Ok Simon, thanks for your reply, I didn't know about patents ;-(Simon G4ELI wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 amSorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.
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.F6GLJ wrote: ↑Thu Apr 20, 2023 12:16 pmOk Simon, thanks for your reply, I didn't know about patents ;-(Simon G4ELI wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:55 amSorry, no. I'll release a DAB+ decoder when the patents expire.