Mobilizing the Airwaves: The Challenges to the Voice of America and RFE/RL


 

Publication Date: November 1981

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Paul Olkhavsky

Research Area: Media, telecommunications, and information

Keywords: Europe

Type: Report

Abstract:

Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty have suffered from insufficient funding, technical inadequacy, and over--restrictive programming guidelines. Even under these conditions, the staffs have done a remarkable job. From what is known, both radios have wide audiences despite jamming and weak signals. However, much improvement is necessary.