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