Radio Netherlands Worldwide is using extra short wave frequencies to provide victims and aid workers in Sumatra with information. RNWs radio broadcasts in Bahasa Indonesia effectively operate as an emergency station in the region struck by the earthquake. In these live broadcasts RNW carries the latest news, up-to-date information and telephone conversations with victims and aid workers.
The extra radio broadcasts started on Friday 2 October between 13.00 and 20.00 hrs Indonesian time. The extra short wave frequencies used by RNW are 7235 kHz, 21480 kHz and 21730 kHz. The broadcasts can also be heard via the website www.ranesi.nl and local Indonesian radio stations, with which RNW is working closely.
RNW expects its extra radio broadcasts will be necessary for at least the next few days. A decision will be taken each day as to whether RNW will continue the emergency broadcasts and in what form.