This radio will not go into production until an 'Operator' decides to take it on.
I have spoken to Pace UK and was told development is complete but they now need a satellite operator to
use it as part of a package.
By 'Operator' they mean a service provider such as Sky, so it's looking unlikely that we'll ever see this useful item in our homes.
Below is a copy of a News Release from Pace
It announced the new Satellite Radio receiver it launched Summer 2005
This receiver is designed exclusively for Satellite Radio.
It differs from a regular satellite receiver by having
a detailed display, allowing tuning without a TV.
(Many thanks to Denis Bourne for informing me of Pace’s announcement).
NEWS RELEASE. 10 September 2004
Pace Tunes-in to Digital Satellite Radio Market
Pace unveils satellite radio device for first time at IBC 2004, Amsterdam
Pace Micro Technology, the world’s largest dedicated developer of digital set-top boxes today unveiled its first digital
satellite radio device. The Pace DSR210F is designed to capitalise on the growing popularity of satellite radio which
delivers superb sound quality and extensive choice of content and programmes.
Pace’s DSR210F simply connects into a home stereo-system to enable free-to-air satellite radio services to be distributed
throughout the home.
Satellite radio is gaining momentum across Europe. Satellite delivers better clarity of sound compared to traditional
or DAB radio as satellite radio signals are transmitted at the same high bit-rate as digital broadcast streams.
Satellite radio is also less susceptible to disruption compared with traditional radio and can be received in poor signal
areas.
Live demonstrations at IBC2004 reveal how users can simultaneously connect Pace’s DSR210F radio device and a Pace
digital satellite set-top box to one satellite dish using a twin LNB. As a result, a household can listen to a
broadcaster’s digital satellite radio service and watch digital TV at the same time, in separate parts of the house.
“Households with only one digital set-top box may have arguments if one person wants to watch digital TV while another
wants to listen to satellite radio through the same set-top box,” explained Pace’s Worldwide Sales & Marketing Director,
Neil Gaydon. By using Pace’s DSR210F radio device, households can now enjoy a broadcaster’s digital TV and satellite radio
services at the same time without needing an extra digital set-top box or satellite dish.
For broadcasters, Pace’s DSR210F creates new revenue opportunities by easing competition for use of the set-top box.
Distributing free-to-air radio through the DSR210F leaves the broadcaster’s digital set-top box free to deliver pay-TV
services, therefore enabling more users in one household to access more services at the same time. Digital satellite
broadcasters can also use the DSR210F to differentiate their service offerings from competing platforms, making their
service more desirable and keeping subscribers ‘hooked-in.’
Pace’s DSR210F also enables satellite broadcasters to fully exploit radio services which are rapidly growing in
popularity. “Radio is the ‘hidden gem’ of a satellite broadcaster’s service,” Pace’s Gaydon continued.
“In addition to delivering super sound quality, satellite radio also offers a wide and growing range of
programming from art, culture and fashion to sports, current events and music. Compared to traditional radio,
satellite offers a much richer choice of music covering every type of genre including alternative rock,
classic rock, Latin, reggae and much more.” ( Yes, Christian Radio! )
Pace’s Gaydon concluded: “Pace has therefore identified a real demand in the digital satellite radio market.
We look forward to launching our DSR210F to enable broadcasters to fulfil this demand and enable households to enjoy
more of a broadcaster’s service.”
Pace’s DSR210F features a multi-purpose two-line name display listing channel name, number, artist name and song title.
The DSR210F comes equipped with a wireless remote control.
Pace’s DSR210F was launched summer 2005.
For a detailed picture and full specification take a look at Pace’s website at
http://www.pacemicro.com/corporate/products/prodinfo.asp?PID=DSR210F
