Convert Smart Phone to DRM 30 HF receiver!
We are pleased to report successful use of an SDR Dongle used to directly receive and Decode DRM 30 over HF today.
The SDR Dongle is an
RTLSDR v3 type connected to an android smartphone using an OTG cable (phone or tablet must be
OTG capable).
The Software used:
1.
Android driver (free)
2.
DRM+SDR Android App ($4.99)
The Frequency of the HF broadcast is directly assigned within the
DRM+ SDR app with two settings
1. Frequency in Hertz
2. RF Gain (0-512)
Demonstration
video showing Clean DRM decode of AAC Audio and Journaline data along with live metadata. (our signal was very strong, so only a short wire used for Antenna, DX'rs will need an appropriate Antenna)
** Updated 01/28/2020, SDRPlay type SDR has been added
Now anyone with a smartphone and a
$20 SDR can receive DRM 30 HF broadcasts...
The new KTWR DRM schedule became effective 27 October
** updated 01/28/2020
Day Freq Time Region Power
Wednesday 9910kHz 1026-1056UTC China 50kW
Thursday 7500kHz 1226-1245UTC Japan/Korea 50kW
Sunday 13800kHz 1026-1056UTC South Asia 90kW
