AM, which stands for Amplitude Modulation (AM) is the oldest radio broadcasting system in the UK. The term AM is commonly used to cover both Medium Wave (MW) and Long Wave (LW). All AM radio stations ...

The BBC has said there will be no further funding for LW radio – and the corporation is said to be relying on two of the last valve transmitters in existence When you purchase through links on our ...

Technophobes who wish to listen to RTÉ radio in distant lands will be able to continue listening to longwave (LW) radio after the Irish State broadcaster decided to extend its service until 2017. The ...

AM (Amplitude Modulation) is a method of broadcasting radio and covers both Medium Wave (MW) and Long Wave (LW). Most AM radios have in-built aerials so the location of the radio is often the most ...

BBC Radio 3 will be playing better music tomorrow morning – the Corporation’s classical station has become the first in the UK to broadcast full time in so-called “high definition sound”. By Matt ...

We had a long discussion yesterday, considering various tactics for avoiding a possible clash between the late night Shipping Forecast and the end of the last Test Match. Could we only carry it on FM ...

MW/LW Radio reception problems can often be difficult to diagnose because reception can vary depending on where you live and the time of day. However, checking to see whether the local transmitter is ...