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Category: The 2020s

Finding local Emergency Alert Stations in the US

Emergency Alert Stations: A great source of local information by Mario Filippi During the pandemic a source of local information for residents in certain areas…

Radio Marti Begins Shortwave DRM Transmissions

USAGM aims to help drive development of low-cost DRM receivers By Hans JohnsonPublished: April 22, 2020 Radio Marti began Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) shortwave transmissions…

How Community Radio Is Helping India

These stations play a vital role in informing the public during this crucial period By Sonia ChopraPublished: April 15, 2020 ⋅ Updated: April 16, 2020…

Covid-19: Why community radio is needed now

Opinion: By Stanley Tsarwe Given present challenges posed by Covid-19, there are plenty of reasons to argue for the establishment of community radio stations from…

White House slams Voice of America, VOA fights back

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday launched an unusual attack on the congressionally funded Voice of America, the U.S. broadcaster that for decades…

Russia Returns to DRM on Shortwave

Radio Purga targets Chukotka, the country’s northeasternmost region By Hans Johnson ⋅Published: April 8, 2020 Russia has resumed Digital Radio Mondiale broadcasts on shortwave. The…

Covid-19: Lockdown won’t stop East FM playing the hits

By PJ TAYLOR Lockdown for the prevention of Covid-19 spreading has not deterred East Auckland’s community radio station from broadcasting. East FM is continuously transmitting…

Na Amazônia pelas ondas do rádio

Caminhos da Reportagem | Na Amazônia pelas ondas do rádio© tvBrasil, April 2020 O rádio de ondas curtas ainda é um dos meios mais eficientes…

Gone by lunchtime: The spirited life and sudden demise of Radio Sport

Dana Johannsen Talking about it still gives Jason Pine goosebumps. The veteran broadcaster, who up until Monday was the host of Radio Sport’s nine to…

Coronavirus: MediaWorks asks all staff to take pay cuts ahead of ‘fight for survival’

Matt Burrows MediaWorks has asked all its staff to take pay cuts after the coronavirus pandemic triggered a drastic decline in advertising revenue that’s left…

NZ Herald owner confirms closure of Radio Sport

Tom Pullar-Strecker Media company NZME has closed its Radio Sport radio station with immediate effect. The company is believed to be in talks with staff about significant…

Coronavirus: Manawatū radio stations keeping on air during lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown is pushing small radio stations to come up with creative ways to stay on air and keep communities informed.

A Look Inside Italy’s Digital Radio Rollout

Through smart investments and service efficiency, DAB Italia is rapidly expanding the nation’s digital services By Claudia Kienzle ⋅Published: March 10, 2020 Italy has been…