In several settlements of the Sverdlovsk region, short-term disruptions in television and radio broadcasting are expected for two days. This is due to preventive maintenance work on towers, as reported by the website of digital terrestrial television.
Where and when to expect disruptions
- On August 13, in the village of Baranchinsky from 07:00 to 15:00: the RTRS-1 and RTRS-2 TV channels will stop working;
- August 13 in Novouralsk from 11:00 to 12:15: failures on the same channels;
- On August 14 in Nizhnyaya Salda from 07:00 to 15:00: Radio Rossii, Voskresenie, Marusya FM will be switched off;
- August 14 in the village of Afanasyevskoye: channels RTRS-1, RTRS-2, Radio Rossii and Voskresenie.
Which channels may be affected?
RTRS-1 includes such TV channels as Channel One, Russia 1, Match TV, NTV, Petersburg-5 Channel, Russia K, Russia 24, Karusel, Public Television of Russia, TV Center, as well as radio channels: Vesti FM, Mayak and Radio Russia.
The RTRS-2 multiplex includes: STS, TNT, REN TV, Pyatnitsa, Spas, Domashniy, Zvezda, TV3, Mir, MUZ-TV.
Important information for residents of the region
Citizens are advised to take measures in advance to minimize inconveniences associated with the temporary absence of television and radio broadcasting.
Conclusion
Scheduled maintenance is a common practice aimed at improving broadcast quality. However, residents of the aforementioned localities should be prepared for temporary disruptions.
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