Free Radio Kassel can only be heard digitally
Who that Free Radio Kassel (FRK) wants to hear, needs a digital radio for this in the future, that can receive DAB+, or has to resort to the Internet live stream. To the 30. June 2026 has the Hesse Media Authority FM broadcasting was canceled for all non-commercial local radio stations. According to Frank Weissenborn, Employees in the FRK, FM reception is still possible during the transition period.
The background is a lack of funds: Actually it was planned, the broadcasting fee 1. January 2027 to increase to €18.94 per month. Instead, the post should now be 28 cents to be raised to €18.64, which creates a funding gap in the media company's budget.
Since the beginning 2024 Local radio can be received via DAB+, At the same time, VHF operation continued. Especially in cars, who are older than five years old, However, the opportunity is often missing, Listen to it via DAB+. Local radio stations are therefore likely to lose listeners:lost inside.