June 9, 2009

RUNDFUNK AUSLAND




Once Adolf Hitler assumed power in Germany in 1933, shortwave, under the Rundfunk Ausland, was regarded as a vital element of Nazi propaganda. Shortwave hours were increased from two hours a day to 18 per day, and eventually twelve languages were broadcast on a 24-hour basis. A 100 kilowatt transmitter and antenna complex was built at Zeesen, near Berlin. - Wikipedia