DVB-T and DVB-T 2: what's the difference?

According to the DVB-T standard from 1997, DVB-T2 offers some innovations. We'll explain the differences.

DVB-T facts

1. "DVB-T" stands for "Digital Video Broadcast Terrestrial", ie "terrestrial, digital video broadcasting".
2. DVB is a standard of ETSI, the European Institute for Telecommunications Standards.
3. DVB-T enables the static or mobile reception of video data, especially television programs, via a rod antenna.
4. The transmission capacity is around 4 to 22 Mbit / s.
5. A list of DVBT stations can be found here.
6. We explain the differences between DVB-T and DVB-C or DVB-S in special practical tips.

Innovations in DVB-T2 compared to DVB-T

1. You can view and download the DVB-T2 standard ETSI EN 302 755 V1.3.1 in full on the DVB website.
2. DVB-T2 increases the transmission capacity compared to the first DVB-T by about 70 percent.
3. DVB-T2 now enables the transmission of HD content at a speed of up to around 200 km / h. Reception in the car and train is also possible.
4. The flexibility of image and sound quality or coding is also increased in DVB-T2, for example the integration of IPv4 and MPEG.
5. DVB-T is not upwards compatible with the new DVB-T2. This means: DVB-T1 antennas are unable to receive DVB-T2 signals.
6. Conversely, it is possible that DVB-T2 antennas also receive DVB-T1 signals.
7. ARD plans to switch to DVB-T2 by 2017 and to broadcast nationwide from 2020. It is likely that other public and private broadcasters will follow suit, however, for example, the RTL group has already withdrawn from DVB-T1 and will probably not be broadcasting via DVB-T2 either.
8. DVB-T2 is still the subject of research and development work: For example, the ROMEO project wants to distribute 3D content via DVB-T2. The FRANSY software strives for optimal frequency planning for DVB-T and other radio stations.

In further practical tips we will explain how you can improve your DVB-T reception and how you can build your own antenna.