ARLA/CLUSTER: Irlanda quer cortar 250.000 Euros encerrando os serviços de Onda Longa em 252 kHz

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

RTE ditches plans to axe longwave 252

*RTE* is set to scrap controversial plans to axe its longwave radio
service, aimed at saving the cash-strapped broadcaster €250,000 a year, the
Sunday Independent has learned.

As the station grapples with an unprecedented financial crisis, it was
announced two years ago that it planned to wind down longwave 252
broadcasts before full shutdown in May 2017. But the plan caused widespread
anger, particularly among the Irish community in Britain, where the service
is seen as a crucial lifeline for thousands of older emigrants who cannot
access digital broadcasts.

RTE sources say the service was targeted for shutdown because it is
considered outdated, and is an ongoing and unnecessary cost, during a time
of increasing financial pressures.
However, as a result of a public backlash, the broadcaster was forced to
temporarily postpone the closure until 2017, giving listeners more time to
move over to digital platforms.

But the station has confirmed it is now carrying out a "review" of its
previous announcement.

A spokesperson added that there is now no specific date for the termination
of the service. However, it is understood there remains an ongoing risk as
regards its long-term viability. RTE has argued that transition to better
quality, more sustainable digital alternatives, is essential in the longer
term. There are an estimated 600,000 Irish-born immigrants living in the UK.

Read the full story:
http://www.independent.ie/business/media/rte-ditches-plans-to-axe-longwave-252-radio-service-after-criticism-in-britain-35096216.html
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