WRN assists Radio Romania International with inaugural DRM broadcast

Radio Romania International (RRI) has commenced its first ever broadcast using DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale with the assistance of WRN, the London-based digital radio and television transmission provider.

Since 16th October 2006, RRI, the international voice of Romania, has been broadcasting a daily, 30 minute, English language show to Europe from 1400 UTC during the Summer season on 7160 kHz and during the Winter season from 1500 UTC on 7340 kHz at 60kW (RMS DRM power).

WRN has organised these DRM broadcasts for RRI using a transmitter site in Germany and is undertaking service monitoring and technical support.

Eugen Cojocariu, Head of Radio Romania International, says, “It is our great pleasure to announce that Radio Romania International is the first Romanian radio station to enter the DRM Club. We are very happy to be there because we are sure that the future is digital with DRM. I hope our European listeners will enjoy the daily half an hour English show coming from Bucharest.”

Source: Media Network, WRN

Latest news stories..

• Get our news headlines for your website • Submit your news story