Gambia News : URR Residents Express Concern Over Poor Television Reception

Residents of Basse and the surrounding villages have expressed their frustration and dissatisfaction over the poor reception of the GRTS Television within their area. Some of the people who spoke to this reporter are, therefore, calling on the concerned authorities to do their best and remedy the poor reception of the TV.

In an interview with this reporter, the regional manager of the GRTS at Basse Radio, Mr. Nuha Badjie, acknowledged the poor reception of the television in the said area, but was quick to point out that the problem is caused by Nawec and not their transmitter.

According to Mr. Badjie, the power cuts from Nawec, coupled with low supply of energy to their transmitter, are the factors responsible for the poor reception of the TV in the area. He said that their transmitter is powerful and that is why it requires sufficient energy for it to perform its normal functions. He also urged the people in the Region to maintain patience, as the matter has already been reported to the authorities at Nawec and they promised to remedy the situation. A technician, working at the Basse radio, said they lost one of their amplifiers as a result of the power cuts from Nawec. A senior staff working at the GAMTEL Branch in Basse told this Reporter that they do face problems at their place of work due to insufficient energy and power cuts.This, the staff said, had damaged most of their electrical appliances and equipment.

This reporter visited the NAWEC Branch at Basse and was told that the senior staff, Mr. Fofa Cham, has traveled. However a staff there refuted the claims made by the GRTS and the Gamtel personnel.