Radio Reloj
Broadcast area | Republic of Cuba/Worldwide |
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Branding | Radio Reloj |
Programming | |
Format | State news and information |
Ownership | |
Owner | Cuban Institute of Information and Social Communication[1] |
Radio Rebelde Radio Progreso Radio Taíno CMBF Radio Musical Nacional Radio Enciclopedia | |
History | |
First air date | July 1, 1947 |
Technical information | |
Power | 50,000 watts (AM stations) 6,000 watts (FM station) |
Links | |
Webcast | radioreloj.cu/multimedia |
Website | radioreloj.cu |
Radio Reloj (Spanish for Radio Clock) is an internationally broadcast Spanish-language radio station, located in Cuba. It currently carries an all-news format. The station is noted for the sound of a ticking clock in the background, and announcing the time every minute of broadcast.
Overview
The station is heard on various
Listenership outside of Cuba
From its inception in 1947 until the Internet era, Radio Reloj was generally available only to listeners in Cuba. However, on occasion during a clear night (especially during the winter months), Radio Reloj could be heard in adjacent countries, and it generally has a good signal in areas immediately north of Havana such as the
Radio Reloj is also available free in satellite broadcast in Hispasat 30° W. Radio Reloj has also started broadcasting its programming via an Internet stream using any media player in decent albeit low bit-rate sound quality.
References
- ^ New Institute of Information and Social Communication replaces ICRT (Retrieved 1 March 2024 from OnCuba News)
- ^ "WMCA signs off for transmitter maintenance, Cuba's Radio Reloj can be heard 01-21-1999 (Clip at bottom of page)". Jim Hawkins' WMCA Transmitter Page. Retrieved 2024-02-23.