"Richard" wrote in message ...
Yeah its going to be really interesting to watch developments over the next
few years. Either it will revolutiionize SW or else it will flop like HDTV
did.

I wonder what the implications for SW DXing are - will it be a hobby that
fades into hisotyr like listning to a crystal raifo 100 years ago?

If it takes off, wouldn't it open up new DXing possibilities? At least
for those who are interested in new challenges.

With careful signal averaging or processing, it may (for example) be
possible to pull a station ID out of the DRM stream in reception
conditions where even the existence of a station would be doubtful
now.

However, the worries about DRM availability in oppressive regimes etc
are quite justified. Yet, if it means a traveller can receive BBC
World Service etc without hassle across the globe, it's worth having.
At least for travellers who don't take laptops with them, and/or go to
places without internet connections.

Cheers,
David.