radio network

Linked broadcast stations

A radio network is a group of radio stations that broadcast shared programming, connected by satellite, internet, or traditional relay systems.

Networks allow local stations to carry nationally produced content—news, talk shows, music programs—while maintaining some local programming.

The interview aired across the entire radio network.

The term also describes the technical infrastructure linking transmitters for coordinated coverage.

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Device for mutual audio exchange

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