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{{short description|Public broadcasting organization of Greenland}}
{{More citations needed|date=May 2021}}
{{Infobox broadcasting network
{{Infobox broadcasting network
| network_name = Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa
| network_name = Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa
| network_logo =
| network_logo = Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa logo.png
[[File:KNR logo2009 380x160-001.jpg|frameless|KNR official logo as of 2009]]
| country = [[Kingdom of Denmark]]
| country = [[Kingdom of Denmark]]
| network_type = [[Public service broadcasting|Public-service]]<br>[[radio network|radio]] and [[television network|television<br>broadcaster]]
| network_type = [[Public service broadcasting|Public-service]] [[radio network|radio]] and [[television network|television broadcaster]]
| available = [[Greenland]]
| available = [[Greenland]]
| launch_date = 1958 (founded)<br>1982 (television)
| launch_date = 1958 (founded)<br>1982 (television)
| owner = [[Politics of Greenland|The Government of Greenland]]
| owner = [[Politics of Greenland|Government of Greenland]]
| key_people = Karl-Henrik Simonsen,<br>[[Director General]]
| key_people = Karl-Henrik Simonsen, [[Director General]]
| website = [http://www.knr.gl KNR.gl]<br />[http://knr.gl/kl/tv/livetv Watch KNR1 online]<br />[http://knr.gl/kl/tv/livetv-knr2 Watch KNR2 online]
| website = [http://www.knr.gl KNR.gl]<br />[https://knr.gl/kl/tv/live Watch KNR1 online]<br />[https://knr.gl/kl/tv/knr2/live Watch KNR2 online]
}}
}}


'''Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa (KNR)''' (literally ''Greenland's Radio''; officially rendered into English as the '''Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation''') is [[Greenland]]'s national [[public broadcasting]] organization.
'''Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa''' ({{Literal translation|Greenland's Radio}}; officially rendered into English as the '''Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation'''), also known by its abbreviation '''KNR''', is [[Greenland]]'s national [[public broadcasting]] organization.


Based in the country's capital city, [[Nuuk]], KNR is an independent [[state-owned enterprise|state-owned corporation]] headed by a five-person board. Its activities are funded from a mixture of sources, mainly direct government funding but also limited on-air advertising.
Based in the country's capital city, [[Nuuk]], KNR is an independent [[state-owned enterprise|state-owned corporation]] headed by a five-person board. Its activities are funded from a mixture of sources, mainly direct government funding but also limited on-air advertising.


In 2012–13, all elements of KNR Radio and TV relocated to a new building in Nuuk. The broadcasts come from various sources, including [[Naalakkersuisut]] (the Greenland government), various associations, collaborations with private local broadcasters and broadcasts abroad, especially [[DR (broadcaster)|DR]]. KNR is an associate member of [[Nordvision]], an association of state broadcasters in the [[Nordic countries]].
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[[File:KNR - Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation, Nuuk, Greenland.jpg|thumb|KNR former Headquarters in [[Nuuk]]]]
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[[File:KNR-Ilulissat.jpg|thumb|Former KNR station in [[Ilulissat]]]]


{{As of|April 2022}}, a fifth of KNR's positions are vacant due to low salaries; the station has had to reduce its internet and radio reporting.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Veirum |first1=Thomas Munk |title=Forbund melder ud: Bekymrende KNR-situation |url=https://sermitsiaq.ag/forbund-melderbekymrende-knr-situation |access-date=1 May 2022 |work=Sermitsiaq.AG |date=26 April 2022 |language=da}}</ref>
In 2012–13 all elements of KNR Radio and TV relocated to a new building in [[Nuuk]].

==Services==
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[[File:KNR - Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation, Nuuk, Greenland.jpg|thumb|KNR's former Headquarters in [[Nuuk]]]]
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[[File:KNR-Ilulissat.jpg|thumb|Former KNR station in [[Ilulissat]]]]


==TV==
===Television===
KNR offers two channels nationwide, '''KNR1''' and '''KNR2'''. They are available via digital terrestrial television (DVB-T), and digital cable television (DVB-C). Both channels are also streamed online via YouTube.
KNR offers two channels nationwide, ''KNR1'' and ''KNR2''. They are available via digital terrestrial television (DVB-T), and digital cable television (DVB-C). Both channels are also streamed online via YouTube.


KNR1 is the primary channel and most of its programming is in the [[Greenlandic language]] ([[Kalaallisut]]). KNR2 goes on air only to broadcast live from specific events.
KNR1 is the primary channel and most of its programming is in the [[Greenlandic language]] ([[West Greenlandic|Kalaallisut]]). KNR2 goes on air only to broadcast live from specific events.


In 2006, KNR TV installed a complete digital SD-SDI production and editing facility with the infrastructure needed to provide for the local production of talkshows, news, and remote broadcasts.
In 2006, KNR TV installed a complete digital SD-SDI production and editing facility with the infrastructure needed to provide for the local production of talk shows, news, and remote broadcasts.


Prior to January 2013, KNR1 also featured programming from Danish television networks [[DR (broadcaster)|DR]] and [[TV 2 (Denmark)|TV 2]] but when several of DR's channels were made [[free-to-air]] in Greenland, KNR decided to focus on original Greenlandic programming.
Prior to January 2013, KNR1 also featured programming from Danish television networks [[DR (broadcaster)|DR]] and [[TV 2 (Denmark)|TV 2]] but when several of DR's channels were made [[free-to-air]] in Greenland, KNR decided to focus on original Greenlandic programming.
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvnyt.com/artikel/default.asp?id=21321|title=Grønland: Mere grønlandsk tv på KNR|last=Nielsen|first=Stig Hartvig|work=TVnyt.com|accessdate=5 April 2017}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://danskradio.dk/tvnytarkiv/artikel/default4f8c.html?id=21321|title=Grønland: Mere grønlandsk tv på KNR|last=Nielsen|first=Stig Hartvig|work=TVnyt.com|access-date=5 April 2017}}</ref>


On 21 June 2020, both KNR1 and KNR2 switched to 720p HD resolution.<ref>{{cite news |title=KNR sendes nu i HD-kvalitet |url=https://sermitsiaq.ag/knr-sendes-i-hd-kvalitet |access-date=25 June 2020 |publisher=Sermitsiaq |date=25 June 2020}}</ref>
In August 2019 Rasmus Peterson from KNR helped produce Conan O'Brien's Greenland Special.


==Radio==
===Radio===
The KNR radio station broadcasts nationwide. It is available on [[FM broadcasting|FM]], [[AM broadcasting|AM]], and [[Internet radio|on line]]. It broadcasts mainly in the Greenlandic language but some programming is also in [[Danish language|Danish]].
The KNR radio station broadcasts nationwide. It is available on [[FM broadcasting|FM]], [[AM broadcasting|AM]], and [[Internet radio|on line]]. It broadcasts mainly in the Greenlandic language but some programming is also in [[Danish language|Danish]].


In [[Nuuk]] KNR also provides a direct relay of Danish national radio's first channel ([[DR P1]]) via FM.
In Nuuk, KNR also provides a direct relay of [[DR P1]] via FM.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.knr.gl/en Official website (English)]
* [http://www.knr.gl/en Official website (English)]
* [http://www.knr.gl Official website (Greenlandic)]
* [http://www.knr.gl Official website (Greenlandic)]


{{Companies of Greenland}}
{{Companies of Greenland}}
{{Telecommunications in Greenland}}
{{European Broadcasting Union Members}}
{{European Broadcasting Union Members}}
{{Greenlandic television channels}}
{{Greenlandic television channels}}
{{Nordvision}}
{{Nordvision}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:1982 establishments in Greenland]]
[[Category:1982 establishments in Greenland]]
[[Category:Commercial-free television networks]]
[[Category:Commercial-free television networks]]
[[Category:Companies based in Nuuk]]
[[Category:Companies based in Nuuk]]
[[Category:Media companies established in 1982]]
[[Category:Mass media companies established in 1982]]
[[Category:Publicly funded broadcasters]]
[[Category:Publicly funded broadcasters]]
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[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1982]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1982]]
[[Category:Television stations in Greenland]]
[[Category:Television stations in Greenland]]
[[Category:Government-owned companies of Greenland]]

Latest revision as of 16:46, 28 January 2024

Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa
TypePublic-service radio and television broadcaster
Country
Kingdom of Denmark
AvailabilityGreenland
OwnerGovernment of Greenland
Key people
Karl-Henrik Simonsen, Director General
Launch date
1958 (founded)
1982 (television)
Official website
KNR.gl
Watch KNR1 online
Watch KNR2 online

Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa (lit. 'Greenland's Radio'; officially rendered into English as the Greenlandic Broadcasting Corporation), also known by its abbreviation KNR, is Greenland's national public broadcasting organization.

Based in the country's capital city, Nuuk, KNR is an independent state-owned corporation headed by a five-person board. Its activities are funded from a mixture of sources, mainly direct government funding but also limited on-air advertising.

In 2012–13, all elements of KNR Radio and TV relocated to a new building in Nuuk. The broadcasts come from various sources, including Naalakkersuisut (the Greenland government), various associations, collaborations with private local broadcasters and broadcasts abroad, especially DR. KNR is an associate member of Nordvision, an association of state broadcasters in the Nordic countries.

As of April 2022, a fifth of KNR's positions are vacant due to low salaries; the station has had to reduce its internet and radio reporting.[1]

Services[edit]

KNR's former Headquarters in Nuuk
Former KNR station in Ilulissat

Television[edit]

KNR offers two channels nationwide, KNR1 and KNR2. They are available via digital terrestrial television (DVB-T), and digital cable television (DVB-C). Both channels are also streamed online via YouTube.

KNR1 is the primary channel and most of its programming is in the Greenlandic language (Kalaallisut). KNR2 goes on air only to broadcast live from specific events.

In 2006, KNR TV installed a complete digital SD-SDI production and editing facility with the infrastructure needed to provide for the local production of talk shows, news, and remote broadcasts.

Prior to January 2013, KNR1 also featured programming from Danish television networks DR and TV 2 but when several of DR's channels were made free-to-air in Greenland, KNR decided to focus on original Greenlandic programming. [2]

On 21 June 2020, both KNR1 and KNR2 switched to 720p HD resolution.[3]

Radio[edit]

The KNR radio station broadcasts nationwide. It is available on FM, AM, and on line. It broadcasts mainly in the Greenlandic language but some programming is also in Danish.

In Nuuk, KNR also provides a direct relay of DR P1 via FM.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Veirum, Thomas Munk (26 April 2022). "Forbund melder ud: Bekymrende KNR-situation". Sermitsiaq.AG (in Danish). Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  2. ^ Nielsen, Stig Hartvig. "Grønland: Mere grønlandsk tv på KNR". TVnyt.com. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
  3. ^ "KNR sendes nu i HD-kvalitet". Sermitsiaq. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020.

External links[edit]

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