New Community Digital Radio Service - 5RPH IRIS

5RPH has introduced a second digital radio service, IRIS. IRIS  focuses upon the reading of lifestyle content sourced from magazines, Adelaide based newspapers and from other services provided by the national radio and print handicapped network.

The addition of IRIS allows 5RPH to provide a greater variety of reading services than would otherwise be possible. This programming is essential for people who, for a range of reasons, are unable to access print based information.

Feedback from listeners has been very positive. Due to the improved audio quality of digital radio, older listeners are reporting they are finding it much easier to hear and understand voice based content. Many listeners who have been in touch with 5RPH are new listeners who recently discovered the 5RPH services via the digital radio dial.

5RPH is able to broadcast two digital services by splitting the available bit rate. IRIS is run on an 8hr rotation, three times per day.