Andrew Murphy, Justin Mitchell and Martin Thorp (from left to right) with the transmit antenna above them
Editor’s note: DVB-T2, the technology standard that enabled High Definition on Freeview now has a new profile which has been provisionally called T2-Lite. This new profile will allow simpler receiver implementations for very low capacity applications such as mobile broadcasting. This new profile can be mixed with conventional T2 signals in a single multiplex, to allow separate optimisation of the individual components.The T2-Lite component could provide audiences with a reliable live ‘broadcast’ TV or radio experience on their handheld devices. Using this new profile live broadcasts can be delivered to multiple audience members at a fixed cost to the content provider. Justin Mitchell Lead Engineer at BBC R&D explains the technical know-how behind it – KG
On 7 July 2011 we began…
