Transmission of radio and television signals briefly interrupted in certain areas.
Hey there! here's the scoop on the latest news straight from Kazakhstan.
Suspended broadcasts in Kazakhstan: The national broadcasting operator, JSC "Kazteleradio," has announced temporary interruptions in broadcasting in multiple locations across Kazakhstan. According to "Kazinform," this is happening due to routine maintenance, with the dismantling of equipment for analog terrestrial television broadcasting set to begin in various radio and television stations in Almaty, North Kazakhstan, Kostanay regions, and the city of Almaty.
Maintenance Timeframe: The technical work is estimated to take no longer than five days per month. So, it's nothing too lengthy. JSC 'Kazteleradio' offers its apologies for any inconvenience caused. If you've got questions, you can reach out to their call center at 8 8000 800 193 (free from mobile phones) or +7(727) 2 581 500.
Background Info: It's worth noting that this isn't the first time Kazakhstan has had to face disruptions in broadcasting due to scheduled maintenance. Back in June 2021, there was a similar situation across the country. The aim was to ensure the continued provision of top-notch, uninterrupted broadcasting.
As for the upcoming dismantling of analog broadcasting equipment, it's a common practice for countries to transition from analog to digital broadcasting to enhance signal quality and efficiency[1]. The specifics about this process, however, aren't readily available.
On a different note, Kazakhstan has been making moves to limit the influence of foreign media[2]. This includes halting the broadcasts of certain Russian stations to decrease the share of foreign news channels. Yet, this doesn't directly concern the current dismantling of analog equipment. Stay tuned for more updates!
Technology plays a crucial role in the ongoing maintenance in Kazakhstan, as the transition from analog to digital terrestrial television broadcasting is underway to improve signal quality and efficiency. This transition is happening in various radio and television stations across Almaty, North Kazakhstan, Kostanay regions, and the city of Almaty, causing temporary interruptions in broadcasting.
