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Networks start with new frequencies

There seems to be some movement here and there on the FM band in Flanders in recent days. For example, readers tell us that Stadsradio Vlaanderen has put the 107.5 MHz frequency in Bobring to use. This is one of Eight frequencies that Network Radio “inherits” from the defunct Network 2. Nostalgie+ – Network 1 – operated frequency 106.4 in Sint-Niklaas, one of the four frequencies added by Network 1. Since last fall, TOPradio, Stadsradio Vlaanderen and Nostalgie+ have been able to apply for licenses for the additional frequencies allocated to them. In principle, they must jointly put the previous seventeen frequencies of Network 2 into use within one year.

Tienen: Flemish Brabant family radio started

We are also informed that Family Radio Flemish Brabant has been on the air on frequency 105.7 MHz in Tienen since this week. It is one of the recognized local radio stations in 2022. A few weeks ago Flemish Regulator of Media (VRM) Reminder To the four local radio projects from this recognition tour that have not yet been broadcast, they will be broadcast no later than March 1. However, this deadline was met for Tianyin. By the way, Family Radio can now also be heard in the DAB+ test in Flemish Brabant.

USA: WCMU transmitter site burns down

A transmission building was demolished on Wednesday in the town of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, in the northern United States WCMU Public Media It was completely burned. The cause is still under investigation. The fire took WCML's FM transmitter off the air at 91.7 MHz (92 kW), as well as television channel WCML Channel 6. Both broadcast licenses belong to Central Michigan University and serve northeastern lower Michigan with programming from NPR and PBS. It will take months to rebuild and restore the signals. Contact was also lost to WCMW's FM transmitter on 103.9 MHz in Harbor Springs, Michigan, but was restored Thursday morning. In Northeast Michigan, the radio station can still be heard on FM frequencies 103.9, 95.7, 96.9 and 98.3 MHz and via the app. The TV station remains available via cable, satellite and online. In total, WCMU Public Media has four television stations and eight radio stations. (Image above: WCMU website/Mark Brown)

New Season “The 10 Most Googled Questions About…”

Starting Tuesday 5 March, Maarten & Dorothee will present the new season of the Qmusic podcast titled “The 10 Most Googled Questions About…” where BVs honestly answer questions based on the most frequently asked questions about them on Google. In the first episode, Aster Nzeyimana takes the listener through his transition to VTM, how he and Liz created their own clothing line in Thailand and how he began his career as a sports commentator while playing games. “I find it as much fun as scoring a goal myself,” he says. “The right caption can make a beautiful moment even more beautiful.” After Aster, on Tuesdays, she will be followed by Jennifer Helin, Nora Gharib, Janie Kazaltzis, Gustav, Laura Tesoro, Aaron Blommaert, Toby Alderweireld, Kat Kerkhofs and Averje Robb.

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