In a crisis, radio still saves lives – Here’s why that matters
Sitting in the audience at Radiodays Asia in Jakarta today, listening to broadcasters and technology leaders discuss the role of radio during emergencies, I couldn’t help but think back to Victoria’s devastating bushfire season earlier this year. The session, Broadcasting Through Crisis: How Radio Saves Lives, brought together representatives from WorldDAB, Thailand’s digital radio rollout and Australia’s own ACE Radio Network. Much of the discussion focused on emerging technologies such as DAB+ Emergency Warning Systems, capable of waking radios from standby mode and delivering targeted warnings to specific geographic areas.
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