Radiokanava
Radiokanava, meaning "radio channel" in Finnish, refers to a broadcast service that transmits audio programming to listeners. A radiokanava can be an over‑the‑air AM or FM station, a digitally multiplexed channel on DAB/DAB+, or an internet radio stream. In common usage, the term denotes a specific station identified by its programming and branding, as distinguished from the broader radio spectrum.
Programming typically includes music, news, talk, sports, and emergency information. Radiokanavat may target general audiences or
Technical aspects: each radiokanava is associated with a frequency or digital slot. Traditional radio uses amplitude
Regulation and licensing: national authorities manage spectrum allocation, licensing, technical standards, and content rules. Public broadcasters
History: radio channels emerged in the 20th century with the spread of wireless broadcasting and evolved from