Scroll down to access all the articles in our longwave news archive, in chronological order (newest first).
Government advises to ‘be ready’ for emergencies – including analogue radio
The UK government has just launched its ‘be ready’ campaign, encouraging citizens to be prepared for survival in emergencies. This includes access to a battery-powered radio – but the advice comes months after the UK’s only guaranteed nationwide signal, Radio 4 Longwave, was switched off. With supplies of basics including food and water nowadays depending…
Importance of Longwave Mentioned in Parliament
The unique capacity of longwave radio to provide reliable news and information during a time of crisis was mentioned in Parliament last week. However, even as the Droitwich transmitting station celebrates its 92nd birthday, the future of longwave – and of radio in general – remains uncertain. Longwave had its mention during a debate on…
Campaign begins to keep BBC Medium-wave broadcasts
A week after the BBC ended transmitters on 198 kHz longwave, a campaign is beginning to ensure that the BBC’s medium-wave broadcasts do not face the same fate. Although we continue to campaign for the reinstatement of longwave broadcasts in some form, medium-wave represents a next-best option, providing essential radio service in more remote regions…
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