{"id":22689,"date":"2016-12-05T21:53:16","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T01:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=22689"},"modified":"2016-12-05T21:53:16","modified_gmt":"2016-12-06T01:53:16","slug":"radio-australia-to-end-shortwave-broadcast-service-on-january-31-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/radio-australia-to-end-shortwave-broadcast-service-on-january-31-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Australia to end shortwave broadcast service on January 31, 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"radio-dial\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Like many SWLing Post<\/em> readers, I’m a huge fan of Radio Australia’s service on 9,580 kHz. For ages, listening to their news headlines over shortwave has been a part of my morning routine. I’ve been listening to Radio Australia since I was 8 years old<\/em>.<\/p>\n

I’m going to miss this friend on the shortwaves.<\/p>\n

(Source: Australian Broadcast Corporation Press Release)<\/p>\n

\n

ABC Exits Shortwave Radio Transmission<\/h2>\n

The ABC will end its shortwave transmission service in the Northern Territory and to international audiences from 31 January 2017.<\/p>\n

The move is in line with the national broadcaster\u2019s commitment to dispense with outdated technology and to expand its digital content offerings including DAB+ digital radio, online and mobile services, together with FM services for international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.<\/p>\n

The majority of ABC audiences in the Northern Territory currently access ABC services via AM and FM and all ABC radio and digital radio services are available on the VAST satellite service.<\/p>\n

ABC International\u2019s shortwave services currently broadcast to PNG and the Pacific. Savings realised through decommissioning this service will be reinvested in a more robust FM transmitter network and an expanded content offering for the region that will include English and in-language audio content.<\/p>\n

Michael Mason, ABC\u2019s Director of Radio said, \u201cWhile shortwave technology has served audiences well for many decades, it is now nearly a century old and serves a very limited audience. The ABC is seeking efficiencies and will instead service this audience through modern technology\u201d.<\/p>\n

The ABC, working alongside SBS, is planning to extend its digital radio services in Darwin and Hobart, and to make permanent its current digital radio trial in Canberra. Extending DAB+ into the nation\u2019s eight capital cities will ensure ABC digital radio services can reach an additional 700,000 people, increasing the overall reach of ABC digital radio to 60% of the Australian population.<\/p>\n

ABC Radio is also investigating transmission improvements to address reception gaps in the existing five DAB+ markets. It aims to ensure a resilient DAB+ service in every capital city, with enhanced bitrates and infill where necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cExtending our DAB+ offer will allow audiences in every capital city in Australia equal access to our digital radio offering, as well as representing an ongoing broadcast cost saving owing to lower transmission costs,\u201d added Michael Mason.<\/p>\n

ABC International\u2019s Chief Executive Officer Lynley Marshall said the reinvestment from closing international shortwave services would maximise the ABC\u2019s broadcast capabilities in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn considering how best to serve our Pacific regional audiences into the future we will move away from the legacy of shortwave radio distribution,\u201d Ms Marshall said. \u201cAn ever-growing number of people in the region now have access to mobile phones with FM receivers and the ABC will redirect funds towards an extended content offering and a robust FM distribution network to better serve audiences into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once international shortwave ceases transmission, international listeners can continue to access ABC International services via:<\/p>\n

Audiences can access further information via the reception advice line 1300 139 994 or via ABC Local Radio (Darwin & Alice Springs).<\/p>\n

For more information
\nLouise Alley
\nP: +61 2 8333 2621
\nalley.louise@abc.net.au
\n(ABC Radio queries)<\/p>\n

Nick Leys
\np: +61 3 9626 1417
\nleys.nick@abc.net.au
\n(ABC International queries)<\/p>\n

FAQs
\nDomestic and International<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Like many SWLing Post readers, I’m a huge fan of Radio Australia’s service on 9,580 kHz. For ages, listening to their news headlines over shortwave has been a part of my morning routine. I’ve been listening to Radio Australia since I was 8 years old. I’m going to miss this friend on the shortwaves. 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