2024100 Years of Broadcasting in Austria - Set

In 1924, RAVAG was founded, which eventually led to the establishment of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, today known as ORF.

After the First World War, the civilian use of radio began in Austria. "Radio Hekaphon" broadcast in 1923 without a valid license; in February 1924, Oskar Czeija, along with the company Schrack, was granted the concession for "broadcasting and wireless telegraphy and telephony" in Austria. RAVAG, the Radio-Verkehrs-AG, was established, and on 1 October 1924, the radio station officially commenced operations. Following the annexation in 1938, RAVAG was liquidated but was able to resume broadcasting after the end of the war. After the occupation period, the radio stations of the occupying powers became the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, which is now a public law foundation. In 1955, the first television broadcasts began; in addition to radio and television stations, ORF also operates an internet portal.