DVB-S radio

Satellite DVB-S radio is one of the satellite-based technologies for digital broadcasting, in addition to Satellite DAB( S-DAB) and DARS radio (Digital Audio Radio Service). This broadcast transmission technology is already used by some broadcasters to transmit high-quality listening pleasure in surround sound. DVB-S Radio can broadcast in 5.1 surround format and uses the Audio Code Number 3( AC-3) established in Dolby Digital.

In addition to the audio data, data channels are available for additional program information. These are used to transmit additional information such as the music title broadcast, the artist, the duration and the electronic program guide( EGP).

DVB-S radio uses DVB-S radio transponders on the corresponding satellites, such as Astra 1H. The transponders and correspond to those for DVB-S. The transponders transmit on 12.266 GHz in horizontal polarization. The data rate for stereo audio is 320 kbit/s, for surround sound 5.1 it is 448 kbit/s. The audio data is transmitted with forward error correction( FEC) at a code rate of 3/4.

For reception, a digital-capable satellite receiver, a set-top box and a stereo system are required. To hear the full sound, a surround-compatible hi-fi system is recommended.