The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is experiencing transmitter problems, a situation that it says is affecting radio and television transmissions in some parts of the country. The Acting Director General, Yvonne Boois, has called for public understanding, while the problem is being attended to. The transmission problems are a result of some mechanical defects on the affected transmitters, while others are partly a result of the weather, says the NBC.
One of the affected transmitters is Paresis giving a low power output due to low power generation. Affected by this are areas surrounding Outjo, Otjiwarongo and Kalkfeld. Also affected is the Brukaros transmitter where areas around Berseba, Tses and Helmerringhausen are experiencing problems. Renosterkop transmitter too is affected. It feeds the areas around Khorixas, Okombahe and Omaruru.
The NBC technical team is attending to the problems and repairs on most of the transmitters have commenced. Normal transmission on both radio and television in the affected areas will be restored soon, it says. Teams on the ground are working round-the-clock to restore transmission and adequate services to affected communities.
(Source: New Era)
