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It broadcasts on 107.9 FM (also broadcasts on-line). The Center of Experimental Radio was founded in the 1940s but it was only on 1 March 1986<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ruc.pt/historia/ |title=RUC25 » história |access-date=2011-09-27 |archive-date=2012-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328201335/http://www.ruc.pt/historia/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> that the radio obtained the authorization to broadcast on [[FM broadcast band|FM]].<ref>Alberto Sousa Lamy ''A Academia de Coimbra, 1537-1990: história, praxe, boémia'' 1990 Page 138 "Rádio Universidade de Coimbra (RUC) A 1/3/1986 iniciou as suas emissões, sendo-lhe concedido o alvará de licenciamento a 30 de Março de 1989."</ref> |
It broadcasts on 107.9 FM (also broadcasts on-line). The Center of Experimental Radio was founded in the 1940s but it was only on 1 March 1986<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ruc.pt/historia/ |title=RUC25 » história |access-date=2011-09-27 |archive-date=2012-03-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328201335/http://www.ruc.pt/historia/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> that the radio obtained the authorization to broadcast on [[FM broadcast band|FM]].<ref>Alberto Sousa Lamy ''A Academia de Coimbra, 1537-1990: história, praxe, boémia'' 1990 Page 138 "Rádio Universidade de Coimbra (RUC) A 1/3/1986 iniciou as suas emissões, sendo-lhe concedido o alvará de licenciamento a 30 de Março de 1989."</ref> |
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The studios and offices of this university radio station are located in the main building of the Associação Académica de Coimbra, in the city centre.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RUC – Rádio Universidade de Coimbra – AAC |url=https://academica.pt/orgaos/seccoes-culturais/ruc-radio-universidade-de-coimbra/ |access-date=2023-02-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The radio gives courses in [[radio programming]], technic and news, that students from the University of Coimbra and everybody else can join.<ref |
The radio gives courses in [[radio programming]], technic and news, that students from the University of Coimbra and everybody else can join.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DigitalRM |date=2022-08-15 |title=Rádio Universidade de Coimbra promove vários cursos - Campeão das Províncias |url=https://www.campeaoprovincias.pt/noticia/radio-universidade-de-coimbra-promove-varios-cursos |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=Campeão das Províncias - Website Campeão das Províncias |language=pt}}</ref> |
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In 2002, RUC broadcaster José Braga attempted to break the Guinness world record for the longest DJ Marathon previously achieved by the Swedish Kristian Bartos with 100 hours, 3 minutes and 22 seconds. Braga failed the attempt with a time of 68 hours, 37 minutes and 18 seconds.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Morais |first=Nelson |title=Rádio de Coimbra falhou o Guiness mas assegurou a festa |url=https://www.publico.pt/2002/03/29/jornal/radio-de-coimbra-falhou-o-guiness-mas-assegurou-a-festa-168873 |access-date=2023-02-18 |website=PÚBLICO |language=pt}}</ref> |
In 2002, RUC broadcaster José Braga attempted to break the Guinness world record for the longest DJ Marathon previously achieved by the Swedish Kristian Bartos with 100 hours, 3 minutes and 22 seconds. Braga failed the attempt with a time of 68 hours, 37 minutes and 18 seconds.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Morais |first=Nelson |title=Rádio de Coimbra falhou o Guiness mas assegurou a festa |url=https://www.publico.pt/2002/03/29/jornal/radio-de-coimbra-falhou-o-guiness-mas-assegurou-a-festa-168873 |access-date=2023-02-18 |website=PÚBLICO |language=pt}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:18, 28 February 2023
Coimbra University Radio (Portuguese: Rádio Universidade de Coimbra - RUC) is a university radio station of the Coimbra Academic Association (students' union) of the University of Coimbra in Coimbra, Portugal.
It broadcasts on 107.9 FM (also broadcasts on-line). The Center of Experimental Radio was founded in the 1940s but it was only on 1 March 1986[1] that the radio obtained the authorization to broadcast on FM.[2]
The studios and offices of this university radio station are located in the main building of the Associação Académica de Coimbra, in the city centre.[3]
The radio gives courses in radio programming, technic and news, that students from the University of Coimbra and everybody else can join.[4]
In 2002, RUC broadcaster José Braga attempted to break the Guinness world record for the longest DJ Marathon previously achieved by the Swedish Kristian Bartos with 100 hours, 3 minutes and 22 seconds. Braga failed the attempt with a time of 68 hours, 37 minutes and 18 seconds.[5]
For its 25th anniversary, the radio hosted concerts of the indie Swedish band the Radio Dept.,[6] and later Eleanor Friedberger from the rock duo The Fiery Furnaces and the Welsh songwriter Euros Childs.
References
- ^ "RUC25 » história". Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ^ Alberto Sousa Lamy A Academia de Coimbra, 1537-1990: história, praxe, boémia 1990 Page 138 "Rádio Universidade de Coimbra (RUC) A 1/3/1986 iniciou as suas emissões, sendo-lhe concedido o alvará de licenciamento a 30 de Março de 1989."
- ^ "RUC – Rádio Universidade de Coimbra – AAC". Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ DigitalRM (2022-08-15). "Rádio Universidade de Coimbra promove vários cursos - Campeão das Províncias". Campeão das Províncias - Website Campeão das Províncias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-02-28.
- ^ Morais, Nelson. "Rádio de Coimbra falhou o Guiness mas assegurou a festa". PÚBLICO (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-02-18.
- ^ "Rádio Universidade de Coimbra celebra 25 anos com concerto pelos suecos the Radio Dept". briefing.pt. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22.
External links
- Official site ruc.pt (in Portuguese)
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