BBC plans emergency FM radio for black sky events
Original title: The BBC has a plan for a Black Sky event, and it runs on FM radio
BBC prepares self-sufficient FM radio studio to broadcast government announcements during prolonged blackouts lasting up to three days.
The BBC has developed a plan to maintain communication during black sky events when electricity, water, shops, and digital infrastructure fail simultaneously. The plan includes a dedicated emergency radio studio equipped with generators, storage tanks, and fuel for at least three days. Staff would operate the studio to broadcast pre-prepared government announcements. FM radio remains central as it can reach almost everywhere. The government Be Ready campaign advises households to maintain three days of supplies and keep a battery-powered FM radio. The BBC's contingency arrangements include satellite vehicles and hand-cranked radios as backups.
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5 min read at securityaffairs.comThe BBC plans to use emergency FM radio to keep the UK informed during prolonged blackouts, with a self-sufficient studio ready for 72 hours. If electricity fails across the UK for days, the BBC says it has a plan to keep people informed. David Sillito, the BBC’s media and arts correspondent, explained the strategy in […]
By Pierluigi Paganini · securityaffairs.com
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