Infocasting Trials In Sydney

Since 2003, and using a DVB-T platform, Broadcast Australia has been demonstrating how Digital Television can deliver alternative video, audio and text infocasting services to the mass market. Interactive infocasting services using the ‘Multi-media Home Platform’ (MHP) standard are also being delivered as part of the trial.

Commencement	Technical Trials, December 2003 Trial “Service” Launch, March 2004 Interactive Data Services, August 2005
Transmission	80kW ERP Channel 35
Services Provided	7 video, 5 audio and 4 interactive services; Video Program Guide; Religious, Shopping channel; “Surf-Cam”, “Traffic-Cam” information; Text based news service; and State Government information such as Health, Education, Rural Fire Service information, public transport and events.
Modulation Scheme	64QAM; 1/32 GI; 2/3 FEC; 7MHz; 8k carriers (21 Mbit/s)
Trial Activities	Coverage survey assessment and field tests; Service configuration of a “non-television” multiplex; Automated dynamic publishing systems; Hosted a shared interactive services publishing system; Program contribution links over IP networks (video and audio); and Consumer Market Research. (available to anyone with a DVB-T receiver within the coverage area)
Current Status	On-air

For more information on Infocasting and the Trials being conducted by Broadcast Australia, please read Infocasting - A Technology Profile or contact:
Martin Farrimond
General Manager – New Platforms
Tel: +61 2 8113 4629
Email: martin.farrimond@broadcastaustralia.com.au