Sendeende

Sendeende is a term used in German-language broadcasting and telecommunications to denote the moment when a transmission ends or a program concludes. It is primarily an operational or technical label rather than a host’s sign-off, and it appears in schedules, logs, and technical documentation.

Etymology and scope: The word combines Sende, meaning transmission or broadcast, with Ende, meaning end. In practice, Sendeende marks the point at which a transmitter ceases broadcasting or a scheduled on-air block finishes. The term is commonly encountered in radio and television environments, as well as in streaming operations where precise timing of transmissions is recorded.

Usage in broadcasting: In radio and TV workflows, Sendeende can indicate the end of a program block, the closure of a transmission window, or the end of a transmitter’s active state for a given time period. It may be logged alongside the start of transmission (Sendeanlauf) and other operational timestamps. In some contexts, it distinguishes the end of a broadcast sequence from content-related ends, such as a program ending earlier than the scheduled slot.

Related terms and variations: Similar concepts in German include End of transmission (Ende der Übertragung) and Sendeabschaltung (transmitter shutdown). In English-language contexts, the closest equivalents are signs such as “end of transmission” or “sign-off,” though these may carry stylistic differences in non-technical vs. technical documentation.

Overall, Sendeende is a practical term used to document and coordinate the conclusion of broadcasting or transmission activities within German-speaking media operations.