Armin Walpen supports Radio Energy
Radio Energy is receiving support from SRG Director General Armin Walpen in its fight for a fourth FM frequency in Zurich. The SRG has no objections to a further license as long as its own programmes are not significantly affected and it does not cost the SRG anything.
Following the negative concession decision for Radio Energy, the private broadcaster is now receiving support from SRG Director General Armin Walpen in its fight for a fourth FM frequency in Zurich. In an interview with Sonntagsblick, Marc Walder, CEO of Ringier Switzerland, said that SRG has no objections to a further license as long as its own programmes are not significantly affected and it does not cost SRG anything. Walpen had assured him of this in various working discussions.
The decision of the Federal Administrative Court remains to be seen. Should it refer the negative licensing decision back to the lower court, a decision can be expected before the summer vacations - otherwise not until the third or fourth quarter.
The decision of the Federal Administrative Court remains to be seen. Should it refer the negative licensing decision back to the lower court, a decision can be expected before the summer vacations - otherwise not until the third or fourth quarter.
Energy wants to support DAB development
Radio Energy could imagine broadcasting via DAB in the future and participating in the establishment of digital radio in Switzerland. However, time is needed to develop a new technology. If the radio station does not receive an FM transition frequency, it will have too few listeners to survive with DAB alone for too long, Walder continued.
