[HCDX] Samoa's 540 AM shaky future : new RNZI doco

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Mediumwave Radio in Samoa has shaky future
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Mediumwave radio in Samoa began in 1931 [almost 75 years ago], and
its time may have almost ended.

In the next radio heritage documentary scheduled for Radio New
Zealand International's 'Mailbox' program on June 20 [available
on-line at www.rnzi.com for the following two weeks], the shaky
future of Samoa's 540 AM is examined in detail.

Hear SBC's Afaliti Lui explain about the financial pressures of
keeping the station on air, about their new FM network that is now on
air to compete with private commercial stations, and the changing
communications landscape in Samoa.

Afaliti also explores the clash between commercial and social values
facing public radio in Samoa, and David Ricquish looks at how these
pressures are affecting other Pacific broadcasters, and the ability
of radio stations to continue as cultural storehouses.

Including a selection of rare SBC 540 AM jingles, this is the latest
radio heritage documentary from the Radio Heritage Foundation
[www.radioheritage.net] produced in association with Radio New
Zealand International.

Read an article about the early history of Samoan radio, and the
beginning of 2AP on-line right now at www.radioheritage.net. Colorful
stories about many other Pacific radio stations also feature.

Remember to check out our free searchable database of 4000+ MW
stations in the region with Bruce Portzer's Pacific-Asia-Log. It's
full of helpful information. 

Warm regards
David Ricquish
Radio Heritage Foundation
www.radioheritage.net







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