Ålands Radio and TV
| Type | Radio and television |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Availability | Åland; online |
| Headquarters | Mariehamn |
Broadcast area | Åland |
| Owner | Government of Åland |
Key people | Fredrik Sonck (CEO); Heidi Grandell-Sonck (editor-in-chief) |
Launch date | 1 May 1996 |
Official website | www.alandsradio.ax |
| Language | Swedish |
Ålands Radio and TV (ÅRTV) (Swedish: Ålands Radio och TV Ab) is a public broadcaster in Åland, Finland. It provides radio, television, and podcasts in Swedish.[1]
History
The company was founded on 1 May 1996 as a public broadcaster owned by the Åland government. It took over broadcasting in Åland from Rundradion i Finland. Broadcasting expanded from a few hours a day to full-day broadcasting.
At the end of 2019, the broadcaster was expected to receive €2.5 million in tax funding in 2020.[2]
ÅRTV switched to HDTV at the Smedsböle Radio Mast on 9 February 2021. From 31 March 2021, all standard-definition broadcasts ceased, requiring HD-compatible receivers.[3]
References
- ^ "Välkommen till Ålands Radio och TV" (in Swedish). Ålands Radio and TV. 12 April 2016.
- ^ "Två miljoner till Ålands radio". nyan.ax (in Swedish). 2 November 2019.
- ^ "Ny box eller tv behövs när Smedsböle går över till HD". nyan.ax (in Swedish). 15 February 2021.
External links
- Official site (in Swedish)