198 kHz
Medium and long wave radio Long wave frequency 198 kHz normally carries BBC World Service between 0100 and 0530 GMT (and the BBC’s domestic channel BBC Radio 4 at other times). Although intended to serve the UK, 198 kHz is usually audible in parts of countries bordering the North Sea and English Channel.

What frequency does the BBC broadcast on?

Long-wave radio Frequency 198 kHz (which carries the UK channel Radio 4 during the day and a modified World Service schedule between 0100 and 0530 UK time) can be heard in the UK & Eire, northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, north-west Germany and southern Scandinavia when conditions permit.

Is BBC on shortwave?

BBC stopped broadcasting on shortwave to North America and Australia way back in 2001.

Is the BBC World Service on FM?

It broadcasts radio news, speech and discussions in more than 40 languages to many parts of the world on analogue and digital shortwave platforms, internet streaming, podcasting, satellite, DAB, FM and MW relays. The service broadcasts 24 hours a day.

Who pays for the World Service?

BBC World Service is funded from the licence fee. In 2016 the UK Government awarded it a £291 million grant over four years for a programme of modernisation and new language service. This grant is administered by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

How do I get World Service?

BBC World Service is always available to listen to online, via iPlayer Radio on your computer and mobile phone – simply visit on your phone’s internet browser. Please use the iPlayer Radio help pages to find out more or if you are having any problems listening.

How do I get BBC World Service?

What wavelength is BBC Radio4?

Radio 4 can be found on the following channels, frequencies and websites: DAB Listed as “BBC Radio 4”, “BBC R4”, or “Radio 4” FM 92 – 95 FM, 103-105 FM. LW 198 Long Wave.

Does anyone still use shortwave?

In North America and Europe, many of the major broadcasters have disappeared or minimized their presence. In fact, the BBC World Service no longer beams programming via shortwave to the Americas or most of Europe. “Shortwave is still significant in much of Africa, South Asia and parts of Latin America.”

What is the frequency of BBC World Service?

Long wave frequency 198 kHz normally carries BBC World Service between 0100 and 0530 GMT (and the BBC’s domestic channel BBC Radio 4 at other times). Although intended to serve the UK, 198 kHz is…

When does BBC World Service end in UK?

This service will cease on 27 March, 2011. Long wave frequency 198 kHz normally carries BBC World Service between 0100 and 0530 GMT (and the BBC’s domestic channel BBC Radio 4 at other times). Although intended to serve the UK, 198 kHz is usually audible in parts of countries bordering the North Sea and English Channel.

Where can I hear the World Service in the UK?

Long-wave radio Frequency 198 kHz (which carries the UK channel Radio 4 during the day and a modified World Service schedule between 0100 and 0530 UK time) can be heard in the UK & Eire, northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, north-west Germany and southern Scandinavia when conditions permit.

Which is the largest broadcasting service in the world?

BBC World Service. The BBC World Service is the world’s largest international broadcaster, which broadcasts radio and television news, speech and discussions in more than 40 languages to many parts of the world on analogue and digital shortwave platforms, internet streaming, podcasting, satellite, DAB, FM and MW relays.