BBC shuts down long wave radio service after almost a century
The BBC first announced in 2022 that it expected its long wave services to close and in 2024 it ended the separate scheduling of Radio 4 longwave ahead of the…
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The BBC first announced in 2022 that it expected its long wave services to close and in 2024 it ended the separate scheduling of Radio 4 longwave ahead of the change. (AFP pic) LONDON : The BBC has shut down its long wave radio service after almost 100 years, PA Media/dpa reported. Long wave services have been used since 1934 and were used to transmit messages during World War II. Radio 4 moved to the frequency in 1978, where it has remained until now.
Furthermore, In a statement, the corporation added: “We also work closely with organisations that support vulnerable audiences around platform closures to ensure listeners are helped in a timely and sensitive way.” The radio station, known for hit shows such as The Archers and Desert Island Discs, will continue to be available across other platforms such as FM, DAB, television platforms, and digital services. BBC Radio 4, which was the last long wave radio station in the UK, had the service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday. Long wave radio is frequently used by those in remote and rural communities, as well as mariners and fishermen.
In addition, Prior to its closure, campaigners actively fought against the decision by citing the importance of the platform as a non-digital national communication network. The BBC has also confirmed that no Radio 4 programmes will be lost as a result of the closure.
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The BBC first announced in 2022 that it expected its long wave services to close and in 2024 it ended the separate scheduling of Radio 4 longwave ahead of the change. (AFP pic) LONDON : The BBC has shut down its long wave radio service after almost 100 years, PA Media/dpa reported.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesLong wave services have been used since 1934 and were used to transmit messages during World War II.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesRadio 4 moved to the frequency in 1978, where it has remained until now.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIn a statement, the corporation added: “We also work closely with organisations that support vulnerable audiences around platform closures to ensure listeners are helped in a timely and sensitive way.” The radio station, known for hit shows such as The Archers and Desert Island Discs, will continue to be available across other platforms such as FM, DAB, television platforms, and digital services.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesBBC Radio 4, which was the last long wave radio station in the UK, had the service permanently switched off at 1am on Saturday.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesLong wave radio is frequently used by those in remote and rural communities, as well as mariners and fishermen.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesPrior to its closure, campaigners actively fought against the decision by citing the importance of the platform as a non-digital national communication network.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe BBC has also confirmed that no Radio 4 programmes will be lost as a result of the closure.
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The long wave technology used by the BBC is owned and operated by Arqiva.
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