Vhf Remains for the Time Being: Councils Decide to Postpone the Shutdown

Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

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After a charged debate, the Council of States decides to postpone the shutdown of the VHF radio stations.

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The Swiss government wanted to leave FM radios as early as 2017. Parliament has now called for an extension of radio reception via ultrashort wave.

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Parliament has decided, it asks the Federal Council to postpone the deactivation of the FM network at least until the end of 2031. It is an air bowl for private Romande radio stations, who feared a flight of their listeners to French channelsPrivate radio stations can push an of of relief. Parliament offers them a suspension. It gives them more time to make their digital transition to the DAB+ system. Confirming the vote of the National Council …

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Radio stations in Switzerland can also broadcast their programmes beyond the year 2026 via FM channels. According to the National Council also on Tuesday the

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Radio stations in Switzerland can also broadcast their programmes beyond the year 2026 via FM channels. According to the National Council, the Council of States also adopted a corresponding motion on Tuesday.

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The FM channels will continue to exist after 2026. On Tuesday the Council of States has just supported a motion of the National which asks the Federal Council to renounce the planned deactivation. The centrist Romanses won the cause.