Factum enables DAB/DMB transmission in the Czech Republic

In conjunction with the WorldDAB General Assembly in the Czech Republic, Factum Electronics has provided a head end system for DAB/DMB transmissions in cooperation with the network operator TELEKO, system integrator Antonin Couf - E.M.U. Servis and the public broadcaster Czech Radio. During the event it will be possible to experience a number of DAB/DMB services in Prague. The equipment consists of a multiplexer system, audio encoders, a dynamic range controller, a data-broadcasting server and a DMB encoder from Pixtree. Services using the Factum equipment include Broadcast Website, Broadcast Slideshow, DLS (Dynamic Label Service), and top of the line audio services. Television broadcasted using DMB technology can be viewed on mobile telephones provided by LG and Samsung and other portable devices provided by Perstel. Factum has also teamed up with Unique Interactive and GoMobile in order to provide an Electronic Programme Guide and a Stock Exchange information service over DAB. “Factum Electronics is a leading DAB/DMB system provider to large national broadcasters, network operators and commercial radio stations. For the third year in a row we have been entrusted to provide broadcasting equipment to the WorldDAB General Assembly. "DAB/DMB by Factum" is an established concept for user-friendly and flexible systems, and we are pleased to demonstrate some interesting DAB/DMB services at this event,” says Patrik Olsson, Area Sales Manager, Factum Electronics. "After the WorldDAB General Assembly we will be delighted to use the Factum equipment for continuation one month trial in Prague," says Tomas Rapek, Director of TELEKO. “Factum Electronics is setting the standards and leads the way within digital broadcasting. DAB is becoming an established technology for digital broadcasting. It is furthermore important to note that DMB is technically and economically the most efficient way of broadcasting TV to mobiles,” concludes Kenneth Lundgren, Managing Director, Factum Electronics. For further information, please contact: Kenneth Lundgren, MD, Factum Electronics AB, +46 13 36 86 07, +46 703 69 00 29, kenneth.lundgren@factum.se