Short-wave broadcasting can be used to reach large areas of the world. Get in touch with us to find out more.

The WRN networks are single language networks made up of programmes from radio stations around the world. They are broadcast by direct-to-home satellite and by other means. Get in touch with us for further details.

Transcoding is the conversion of media from one file format to another file format. This is applicable to video, audio and any additional data. WRN provides transcoding services for content owners who wish to convert from one file format to another e.g. from a master file format to a transmission server file format, web distribution, mobile etc.

This is optical fibre which runs from one location to another and can carry television or radio from point to point. Fibres are becoming an increasingly popular method of content delivery. WRN has many fibres between vital points of presence in the UK and the rest of the world, for example, to facilitate broadcasters in the USA accessing platforms in the UK. It is cost effective to send these signals via fibre, as opposed to satellite.

Yes, there are 80 radio channels on the Sky EPG, including all BBC national and regional stations, commercial, community and ethnic stations as well as many stations that are only available on Sky. Simply select channels 0101 onwards for the full range of radio services on offer. WRN supplies transmission services to upwards of 15 radio channels on the Sky platform.

This is a way of watching the TV or listening to the radio live via the internet. WRN provides broadcasters with the ability to stream.

DTH stands for Direct to Home which is a method of delivery via satellite to domestic satellite receivers (set top boxes). WRN allows broadcasters the opportunity to access DTH platforms which beam radio and television services directly into the home, throughout the world.

Freesat is a satellite programming system that provides UK viewers with the first HD digital TV and Radio with complete interactivity from one box. It was launched in May 2008 and has sold approximately 600,000 set-top boxes in total. Freesat is free of charge as part of the UK’s commitment to make a core number of channels available to the whole population ahead of the nation’s analogue switch off. WRN has launched 8 x channels on Freesat since inception and can help any broadcaster wishing to get their station on the platform.

Sky Digital is the leading digital satellite DTH platform for the UK and Ireland, with over 9.45million subscribers. WRN has launched in excess of 24 TV and radio channels on Sky and can help broadcasters wishing to access the platform with every aspect of launch.

Many broadcasters come to WRN and explain their broadcasting objectives. We evaluate the most cost-effective ways to deliver content, bearing in mind the capabilities of the audience, including closed societies. This can include a variety of different platforms, e.g. satellite, shortwave, digital terrestrial.

WRN arranges local FM transmission in a number of countries. To discuss your requirements please contact us.