Radio and Television
Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise and 2sTV are the two main TV channels.
Radio broadcast stations: AM 8, FM 20, shortwave 1 (2001)
Radios: 1.24 million (1997)
Television broadcast stations: 1 (1997)
Televisions: 361,000 (1997)
Senegal is also a popular destination for Amateur Radio operators from Western and European points of origin who participate in "DXpeditions". A "DXpedition" is essentially a holiday planned by the participants for the purpose of making contacts around the world for other Amateur Radio enthusiasts. These short duration trips also help to promote interest in the radio sports among the local population that might otherwise not have the opportunity to experience radio communications for recreational and experimental purposes. More information may be obtained through the American Radio Relay League at www.arrl.org. (K4YZ)
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