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| Broadcasting and in particular, radio broadcasting is one of the most effective mediums for conveying a message to a large number of people. It is immediate and trusted. Developing countries and those enduring or recovering from conflict and civil war are often described as 'Radio cultures'. Radio plays a major role in informing and shaping public opinion, bringing up to date information to people that cannot be reached by any other means. Radio is accessible to all, without the barriers of literacy or cost for television/internet.
Providing broadcast coverage to counties or areas that need them most can be a highly challenging and sometimes hazardous exercise. From the initial site identification/survey, logistics of delivering equipment, installation, providing services such as power, programme delivery and ongoing maintenance there can be many problems which can seem insurmountable. DBS Consulting has considerable experience and expertise in providing broadcast stations into many different environments. Anything from small solar powered satellite relay transmitters to high-power broadcast stations with generator derived power supplies, we can provide all of the services required. We can provide analogue/digital terrestrial and satellite programme delivery systems. We are independent of any supplier/manufacturer and can offer the most appropriate solution for any situation. Recent projects have included the design and installation of FM transmitters in the main cities of Sierra Leone. A complete radio network including satellite programme distribution has been supplied and set up in Iraq, including full training. These systems were built into prefabricated buildings which included generators, air conditioning and a 15m roof mounted tower. Survey, supply and installation work has been undertaken in various countries throughout the world. In Afghanistan FM and MW transmitters have been installed in Kabul and thirteen other provinces for various customers including the BBC World Service, Radio Afghanistan and commercial stations, with further site surveys undertaken in many other areas of the country. See the Photo Gallery. |