DRM Says It’s the Best Choice for Digital Radio in India

India’s broadcast regulatory body recommended the adoption of a single national standard for digital radio in the VHF Band II (the so-called FM band 88–108 MHz). Now, in a new press release, Digital Radio Mondiale says it is the only technology fit for the job.

“With strong industry readiness and proven public-service integration, DRM is the only technology that satisfies both the letter and the spirit of the regulator’s roadmap,” said DRM in the release.

DRM can deliver a unified digital radio ecosystem that supports every broadcaster category [and] can enable true simulcasting, expanding free public access to information, education and emergency warnings through an open technology. DRM can ensure spectrum and energy efficiency, affordability and long-term sustainability across the country.”

— Digital Radio Mondiale

In October, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released recommendations to allow analogue FM band stations to add digital services, as reported by the Economic Times. At the time, TRAI recommended that India adopt a single digital radio technology standard for the FM band, but it did not specify which one.

Over several years, advocates for both Digital Radio Mondiale and HD Radio have made pitches for their respective technologies to be selected. In this case, the DRM Consortium says that adopting DRM as India’s single, digital radio standard will ensure a “unified, secure and future-proof national broadcasting ecosystem.”

ISS SSTV Event to Celebrate 25 Years of the International Space Station

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) was the first educational payload on the International Space Station (ISS). As a result, ARISS is celebrating 25 years of the ISS with an SSTV event to take place from 12th November through the 20th November 2025. The series will also celebrate Scouting.

Series 30 will consist of 12 different images transmitted every 2 minutes on 145.800 MHz. Follow ARISS on social media for additional details and updates.

ARISS on X.com - https://x.com/ARISS_Intl

NARA Hosts Club Week Special Event

The National Amateur Radio Alliance (NARA) is hosting Club Week, an on-air event encouraging clubs to make contact and exchange QSL cards. Club Week takes place 1st November through 8th November 2025.

Unlike a contest, Club Week does not involve earning points or submitting logs to NARA. Instead, it’s a relaxed and engaging event where clubs can operate from a club shack, a member's home, a park, or any public location. Clubs are encouraged to organise additional activities to make the most of this opportunity. Participants should be prepared to send and respond to QSL cards, which provide further opportunities to engage and teach new hams.

If participating in the event, NARA suggests updating your club's QRZ page, making the event public as a way to engage with the community, and partnering with other local organisations to make additional connections.

National Amateur Radio Alliance (NARA) - https://amateurradioalliance.org/