Mexico - Current situation - History
08.03.2013
In recent years, Mexico has tested several digital radio platforms, including DAB, DRM and HD radio . While there is support for digital radio via the Eureka 147 standard among some Mexican broadcasters, a Cofetel official says “The primary problem for Eureka in Mexico is that here the L Band is used for maritime transmissions and space communications.”
In 2010, the country’s broadcast regulator, Cofetel, decided on IBOC as Mexico’s primary digital radio platform, in line with its neighbour to the north, the USA.
19.08.2010
In recent years, Mexico has tested several digital radio platforms, including DAB, DRM and HD radio. While there is support for digital radio via the Eureka 147 standard among some Mexican broadcasters, a Cofetel official says “The primary problem for Eureka in Mexico is that here the L-band is used for maritime transmissions and space communications.”
In 2010, the country's broadcast regulator, Cofetel, decided on IBOC as Mexico's primary digital radio platform, in line with its neighbour to the north, the USA.
06.08.2010
As the USA goes, traditionally Mexico goes. While there is support for digital radio via the Eureka 147 standard among some Mexican broadcasters, a Cofetel official says “The primary problem for Eureka in Mexico is that here the L-band is used for maritime transmissions and space communications,”