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This is an archive of news about RTÉ Radio 1. Some links may no longer work, due to the transient nature of the internet.

RTÉ Radio increases its audience share in Ireland
From Media Network Weblog. Posted August 24 2007, 12.31pm
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ says it’s pleased with the latest Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) figures which demonstrate that strategic schedule changes are paying dividends. Managing Director of RTÉ Radio, Adrian Moynes said: ”I’ve always said we’re in this for the long haul. RTÉ Radio made strategic changes last year on RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ lyric fm, and earlier [...] (more)

RTÉ to start DRM tests on 252 kHz
From Media Network Weblog. Posted December 13 2006, 11.01am
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ has confirmed that the 252 kHz site (200kW in analogue) is to have a new transmitter installed this week to allow the transmission of DRM on this frequency. At present, a date has not been set, but initial tests will take place in DRM mode between 0200-0500 UTC, simulcasting RTÉ Radio 1. The [...] (more)

RTÉ to seek new DAB radio licence
From Media Network Weblog. Posted June 21 2006, 2.24pm
Irish public broadcaster RTÉ has today announced that it will seek a licence to begin a DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio service on the east coast from Dublin to Louth later this year. The announcement follows a successful six-month trial of DAB along the east coast involving RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ Radió na [...] (more)