Distribution Via Satellite
Dance Radio Network only distributes content to affiliate radio stations. DRN does not stream broadcast programming on our site for the general public.
Please note that only Ch. 1 - Dance CHR Top 40 Dance Trax is available via satellite at this time.
This is the footprint of our signal via Galaxy 23 satellite at 121.0°W
broadcasting to U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands.
. Reception frequency: 3889MHz (C-band)
. Polarization: Horizontal
. Symbol Rate: 13,020Msyb/s
. FEC: 3/4
. Transponder # 9
Need an engineer for installation? Find a contract and consulting engineer near you with help from the
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE).
How does it work?
STEP 1: Assemble the parabolic antenna (satellite dish).
STEP 2: Align the dish toward the southwest at our satellite.
STEP 3: Program the coordinates on the receiver.
STEP 4: YOU'RE DONE... and your listeners will thank you for choosing the Dance Radio Network.
This picture was submitted by one of our DRN affiliate stations. Notice how the lightweight dish sits comfortably on the building roof. The Fortec Star receiver is small enough to fit in your equipment rack or anywhere.
On this particular Fortec Star receiver, simply enter the DRN coordinates for EchoStar 9, Galaxy 23 on the antenna setup menu.
After a quick scan, the available channels will be listed.
Click on Dance Radio Network then enjoy the party!
Distribution Via IP
All customized programming is delivered to each individual affiliate via SYNDICATION 2.0 with high quality sound. This unique technology is flexible and interactive for today’s most competitive broadcaster. DRN and the affiliate use a hardware interface as Instreamer/Exstreamer. The TCP/IP-based network encodes and decodes MP3.
You need a broadband internet connection to receive your own customized DRN stream. It is secure. No one else can get your private stream. Affiliate radio stations can access their own DRN stream in the broadcast control room, transmitter site, or wherever it is needed most.
Utilizing SYNDICATION 2.0 technology, we offer the flexibility of creating your own jock shifts, options for voice tracks and station imaging. Cue points are easily recognizable when the DRN jingle identifier is heard.
DRN always gives the illusion of being live and local to each affiliate. Regardless of your market or time zone, DRN provides your own Legal ID with time check at the top of every hour. We also have an exclusive local weather automation feature. Affiliates can easily schedule their own hometown news and community updates within the syndicated service.