CHUM Limited Enters Into an Agreement with UK's RadioScape Limited to Develop Receiver for CHUM Subscription Radio Canada - CSRC.TORONTO -- CHUM Limited This article is about the history of the CHUM Limited's former assets, for the current ownership see CTVglobemedia. CHUM Limited was a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1945-2007. has signed an agreement with UK based RadioScape Limited to develop a digital radio receiver for its proposed CHUM Subscription Radio Canada (CSRC CSRC Computer Security Resource Center (NIST) CSRC China Securities Regulatory Commission CSRC Contributing Source (telephony, real-time control protocol) CSRC Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse ). CHUM's application for a broadcasting licence for a national multi-channel terrestrial subscription radio system, CSRC, is currently before the CRTC CRTC Canadian Radio-Television & Telecommunications Commission CRTC Combat Readiness Training Center CRTC Cathode Ray Tube Controller CRTC China Railway Telecommunications Center CRTC Cold Region Test Center CRTC Continuously Regenerated Trap Column . Under the terms of the agreement, CHUM Limited and RadioScape will work together to specify the digital radio receiver and broadcast infrastructure solutions needed to deploy subscription radio services. If a licence is granted to CHUM, RadioScape will supply broadcasting and receiving technology and equipment to be used by CSRC. "RadioScape is a respected global DAB broadcast service and receiver technology provider that supports the world's largest digital radio networks," said Paul Ski, Executive Vice President Radio, CHUM Limited. "We are pleased to be able to leverage RadioScape's extensive expertise in this area to provide consumers with a truly Canadian owned and operated subscription digital radio service. CSRC will deliver the best possible content while promoting and supporting the Canadian music industry." "We are delighted to be given the opportunity to work with CHUM on the deployment of CSRC in Canada," said John Hall, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of RadioScape. "Our expertise in Software Defined Radio A wireless terminal (phone, PDA, etc.) that is reconfigurable via software. It enables wireless devices to be easily updated to new or later versions of the air interface and allows multiple interfaces to be supported. solutions for receivers and broadcast infrastructure means that incorporating the enhancements for subscription radio services is a straightforward exercise. The flexibility of our platforms means that companies can easily add new capabilities that exploit the power and success of radio's evolution into the digital domain." CHUM filed its application for CSRC to the CRTC in February 2004. If approved, CSRC, a Canadian owned, controlled and operated terrestrial based subscription radio service, will deliver 50 growing to 100 channels of unique content, all with CRTC prescribed levels of Canadian Content, for a monthly fee of $9.95. The channels will feature a diverse mix of programming developed by and for Canadian audiences, where Canadian artists The arts have flourished in Canada since the 1900s, and especially since the end of World War II in 1945. Government support has played a vital role in their development, as has the establishment of numerous art schools and colleges across the country. feature prominently. Channels will include contemporary and niche music formats, francophone, multilingual and ethnic programming, and content from around the world. For more information about CHUM's application for CSRC, visit www.chumlimited.com. About RadioScape: RadioScape Ltd. is one of the world leaders For a list of heads of state, see . World leaders is a MMORPG. The game involves creating a state, joining an alliance and going into war. It is mostly played by players from Israel, China, USA, Britain, Brazil and Saudi-Arabia. in Software Defined(TM) solutions for Digital Radio applications. RadioScape simplifies the creation of wireless receivers and transmission infrastructure for digital radio, partners with Texas Instruments to create digital radio chips for consumer products, and designs its own family of DAB/FM modules including the RadioScape RS200(TM), RS200L(TM), RS201(TM), RS250A, RS300L and RS250H(TM). Founded in 1996, RadioScape's investors include Royal Bank Ventures, Scottish Equity Partners, Atlas Venture, JAFCO, Texas Instruments, Yasuda Enterprise Development, iGlobe Partners, Psion and NTL NTL Nevertheless NTL National Transportation Library NTL Norsk Tjenestemannslag NTL National Training Laboratories NTL Never Too Late NTL Nothing to Lose NTL National Training Laboratory NTL None the Less NTL Number Theory Library . RadioScape is headquartered in London, England with offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit http://www.radioscape.com. About CHUM: CHUM Limited (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :CHM chm - Compiled HTML CHM.B, www.chumlimited.com), one of Canada's leading media companies and content providers, owns and operates 32 radio stations, eight local television stations and 18 specialty channels, as well as an environmental music distribution division. In addition to its international licensing arrangements, CHUM's original content is seen in over 120 countries worldwide and is distributed via new media platforms, including interactive television, wireless services and exclusive CHUM-branded Internet properties |
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