50 years of Radio Andernach: The bridge between home and commitment
50 years of Radio Andernach: The bridge between home and commitment
In October, the Bundeswehr broadcaster Radio Andernach celebrates a remarkable anniversary: it is 50 years old. Early of the first broadcast received the soldiers messages about a weekly audio cassette, an approach that has changed fundamentally over the course of five decades. The broadcaster, which is based in Mayen and belongs to the center of operational information, is now in use around the clock and offers its listeners current information on seven days a week.
Technical development has also achieved Radio Andernach; The transmitter is not only received by the radio waves, but also online via the app and livestream. A decade ago, even its own television station, BWTV, was added to expand the range and diversity of information.
news and greetings from home
The programs in which relatives can send greetings to the soldiers abroad are particularly valued. This type of communication is of great importance for the soldiers, since they are often separated from their loved ones for months. According to the Bundeswehr, over 2,000 such personal greetings are broadcast annually, which shows how important this connection is for the emergency services.main sergeant and radio presenter Marc Schenten said that the reception of the voice of the family members on the radio is an incomparable feeling. Despite modern means of communication such as smartphones, the soldiers appreciate the special atmosphere of a radio show because it conveys a feeling of closeness in a challenging time. "Radio Andernach forms a bridge from home to use and to the comrades," said Schenten. This underlines the unique role that Radio Andernach plays in the emotional support of the soldiers.
The broadcaster employs around 50 soldiers who are even in active service and act as moderators and editors. This special connection between the employees and the listener is an advantage over other media because they know the challenges and needs of the soldiers first -hand. Even if the broadcaster is now based in Mayen, the name Radio Andernach remains and symbolizes the long tradition and close connection of the Bundeswehr with its soldiers.
In the past 50 years, Radio Andernach has developed into an indispensable medium for the Bundeswehr. The mixture of current news, music and personal greetings turns out to be an important component for the morals of soldiers abroad. While the broadcaster continues to be modernized, its core order remains unchanged as the mouthpiece of the soldiers. Dear your attention to this important institution, the future of which looks just as exciting as your history, and stay tuned to find out how it will develop.
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