RTÉ postpones launch of longwave service
Ray Woodward forwards a press release from Irish public broadcaster RTÉ to the effect that the target launch date for its longwave service has been postponed for three months, and may even not happen. According to the press release:
"The decision whether to proceed awaits a review by RTÉ of the overall distribution of our radio services on terrestrial and digital platforms and of the costs involved in a long wave service. That review is ongoing and is expected to conclude in October. The target start date has therefore been revised to the 1 January 2004."
Tests will continue, however, and this Sunday there's a special transmission:
"This Sunday 14 September sees a significant test of the coverage and potential of the new service. For Sunday afternoon the LW 252 signal will be brought to its full power of 500kw and will carry Radio 1's coverage of the All Ireland Hurling Final at 2pm. It is expected that the transmission of this event will generate interest in the potential of the service and will enable RTÉ to gather data on the reach and quality of the 252 signal. It is envisioned that this test would then be repeated on Sunday 28 September to enable transmission of the All Ireland Football Final."
The full text of the press release is at www.rte.ie/about/organisation/releases/pr_longwave_test120903.html
And if you're outside the coverage area of 252 kHz, there's also special shortwave coverage of these sporting events at 1425-1625 UTC on Sunday 14th and Sunday 28th September 2003 as follows:
- to North America on 13785 kHz
- to Central & South America on 15275 kHz
- to West Africa on 17860 kHz
- to Northeast Africa & the Middle East on 21590 kHz
- to the Far East & SE Asia on 7485 kHz
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