RadioBanter - A "Voice of Russia" listener's questionnaire

DRM - fresh international radio opportunities

"Hello!" from all of us, at the sociological centre of the "Voice of
Russia" radio company. Could you spare us a minute and answer a few
questions? All your answers will be statistically processed and used in
generalized form only.

I. The main questions.
1. Have you ever tuned in to international radio stations, broadcasting
in digital format?
a) Yes, I have
b) No, I have not
2. How often do you listen to broadcasts in the DRM format?
a) Very often
b) Often
c) Seldom
d) Very seldom
e) Don't know

3. What international radio stations do you tune to in digital format?
1.
2.
3.

4. Today "The Voice of Russia" broadcasts programmes in the DRM format
in four languages. In what language do you listen to the "Voice of
Russia" DRM format broadcasts?
1. Russian
2. English
3. German
4. French

5. Have the "Voice of Russia" digital-format broadcasts enhanced the
sound quality and image of the programmes?
1. Yes
2. Rather yes, than no
3. I don't know

6. What is the best time for you to tune in to digital radio?
(choose your option)
a) In the morning
b) In the daytime
c) In the evening
d) At night

7. You listen to digital radio using:
a) A digital radio set
b) The Internet
c) A computer adapter
d) A TV adapter
e) Other (specify)

8. Are digital radio sets available at your city stores?
a) Yes
b) No
c) I have never seen them on sale

9. How much are you prepared to pay for a new radio set:
a) 25 USD (local currency equivalent)
b) 50 USD (local currency equivalent)
c) 100 USD (local currency equivalent)
d) 150 USD (local currency equivalent)
e) 200 USD (local currency equivalent)
10. If you have already bought a new radio set or are about to purchase
one, what type do you see as preferential?
a) Portable
b) Car radio
c) A mini system radio
d) PC-compatible

11. How would you assess the signal quality of international radio
digital-format broadcasts?
a) Excellent
b) Good
c) Average
d) Below average
e) Bad
f) I don't know

12. How do you feel about the prospects of all international radio
companies switching from analogue-format broadcasts to digital-format
broadcasts?
a) Positively
b) Rather positively, than negatively
c) Rather negatively, than positively
d) Negatively
e) I don't know

13. This space is reserved for your notes about or comments on
prospects for international radio stations switching over to
digital-format broadcasts:

II. Socio-demographic questions
1. Sex:
a) male
b) female

2. Age:

3. Education:
a) incomplete secondary
b) complete secondary
c) specialized secondary
d) incomplete higher
e) higher

4. Marital status
a) single
b) married

5. Employment
a) CEO, deputy CEO
b) Department head
c) University-educated specialist
d) Employee without higher education
e) Small business employee
f) Technical personnel
g) Worker
h) School student
i) College student
j) Pensioner
k) Housewife
l) Unemployed
m) Other (specify)

6. Optional:
Name
Surname
Postal address
E-mail
We need this information to be able to remain in contact with you,
provided, of course, you have no objections.

Thank you for your cooperation
The "Voice of Russia" sociological centre
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Steve
Holland, MI
Drake R7, R8 and R8B

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