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Solar interference may disrupt Russian TV and radio broadcasts until March 12

A cosmic quirk is about to test Russia's airwaves. For weeks, the Sun's alignment with satellites may scramble signals—just when you least expect it.

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Solar interference may disrupt Russian TV and radio broadcasts until March 12

According to the Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network (RTRS), the region will experience seasonal solar interference from February 18 to March 12.

The phenomenon occurs because, during these weeks, the Sun, a communications satellite, and a ground receiving station align daily. The powerful solar radiation then overlaps with the broadcast signal, potentially causing brief disruptions.

The risk of interference affects transmissions of both digital multiplex packages:

  • RTRS-1: Channel One, Russia-1, NTV, Match TV, Karusel, and others
  • RTRS-2: STS, TNT, Ren TV, Pyatnitsa!, Domashny, TV-3, and others

Short-term broadcast interruptions may also occur on radio stations Radio Rossii, Vesti FM, and Mayak. The most vulnerable time window is daily from 12:37 PM to 1:45 PM.

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