http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/323647/tongan-broadcaster-boosted-by-cash-injection
== START OF QUOTE FROM Radio New Zealand International ==
2 February 2017
The head of the Tonga Broadcasting Commission says a new injection of
cash will help the state broadcaster strengthen its signal to the outer
islands of the country.
The broadcaster is to receive more than US$91,000 and Nanise Fifita said
it will bring great benefits to the people of Tonga.
She said Radio Tonga's AM service would be able to be heard reliably
throughout the kingdom which is necessary, particularly during cyclone
season, and Television Tonga will be able to purchase an analogue
transmitter.
"It will have a lot of impact positively, [on] the operation of both
Radio and Television Tonga. It was a request that we made to the
government of Tonga for some assistance because we have some equipment
issues. We need to replace some and also source spare parts."
== END OF QUOTE ==
You can listen to the full interview on the Dateline Pacific podcast:
http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/programmes/datelinepacific/audio/201831849/tonga's-tbc-to-be-heard-and-seen-more-clearly-after-cash-boost
Among others, the RNZI host underlines how the Radio Tonga AM boost is
particularly important now that ABC has stopped their shortwave service,
upon which Ms Fifita replies that they are grateful to have RNZI (she
pronounced it Renzee) as a fallback coverage should Radio Tonga's
transmitter go off air during a natural disaster.
73
Eike
Wiesbaden, Germany
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