According to an Aug. 1 specification release from China’s National Radio and Television Administration, Digital Radio Mondiale is to be the basis of Chinese AM medium-wave and shortwave digital radio broadcasts.
According to a release from the DRM Consortium, “With this publication, NRTA formally adopts the global Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) standard as the technical foundation for digital broadcasting in the AM bands for domestic radio services in China.”
The standards are officially entitled “Technical Specifications for Medium and Short-Wave Digital Sound Broadcasting.” The PDF of the standards may be difficult to download.
The DRM Consortium release notes, “China operates seven DRM-capable shortwave transmitters for domestic coverage, primarily targeting the densely populated eastern regions, but also capable of serving the entire country. These transmitters can also be used for international services by China Radio International (CRI). China National Radio (CNR) currently broadcasts daily DRM shortwave content for domestic audiences, covering several regions across the country.”
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