12/06/2016

Another prominent shortwave broadcaster is going dark, "The SWLing Post" blog reports[1]. Radio Australia[2] has announced that it will cease its shortwave transmissions on January 31. The station, popular with SWLs, broadcasts in the 31-, 25-, 19-, and 16-meter bands.

"The move is in line with the national broadcaster's commitment to dispense with outdated technology and to expand its digital content offerings, including DAB+ digital radio, online and mobile services, together with FM services for international audiences," the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC) said in a news release. The ABC said it would put the money saved from ending shortwave broadcasting into other program distribution technology.

Radio Australia programming will remain available via streaming, satellite, and other media.ÿ


[1] http://swling.com/blog/2016/12/radio-australia-to-end-shortwave-broadcast-service-on-january-31-2017/
[2] http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/

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