We broadcast radio throughout Austria - reliably around the clock
The right radio programme for everyone
6 million listeners speak for themselves – radio is the most popular medium in Austria. With a nationwide transmitter network for analogue and digital radio transmission, ORS ensures that the programme reaches the listeners every day.
Whether analogue via FM (ultra-short wave), digital via DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) or via streaming - ORS provides radio throughout Austria. As a comprehensive service provider, ORS is the ideal partner for the radio market and has played a major role in shaping the radio landscape in Austria for decades.
Radio transmission via VHF
The tried and tested transmission for radio programmes is via VHF. With more than 30 years of experience in terrestrial broadcasting technology, ORS guarantees coverage with analogue VHF radio - Austria-wide, around the clock.
Radio transmission via DAB+
ORS is responsible for the Austria-wide expansion and distribution of digital radio programmes. It operates two nationwide and five regional DAB+ multiplexes that broadcast more than 40 digital radio programmes. With a high-quality DAB+ network, ORS reaches around 84 per cent of the Austrian population both nationally and regionally.
More information on DAB+
Radio transmission via streaming
ORS' know-how in the field of content via IP also meets customer demand for radio streaming in the best possible way. ORS was thus able to successfully implement the radio streaming of the ORF radio library.
More information on radio streaming
Radio transmission via short wave
Short-wave radio is an important platform for broadcasters to distribute programme content on a large scale worldwide. ORS operates one of the few shortwave broadcasting centres in Europe. From its Moosbrunn site, ORS brings shortwave radio of renowned customers to Africa as well as to the Middle and Near East.