The original of this article first appeared on inside digital *The dealer may pay a commission for links on this page, e.g. for those marked with a or green underline.More info.Since July 20, the ARD radio programs have new satellite frequencies.But not only the reception frequencies have changed.ARD has also decided to rely on a new audio standard.The new transmission standard is called AAC-LC (Advanced Audio Codec-Low Complexity).The distribution is sustainable, it says from the ARD.This standard requires less data rate for the same sound quality and thus allows more efficient and cost-effective distribution.The audio standard AAC-LC is part of the DVB-S2 standard and has been supported by standards-compliant DVB-S2 receivers (set-top box or television) available on the market since around 2012.Conversely, this also means that older receivers will no longer be able to receive ARD radio stations in the future.On Tuesday, December 14th, ARD will finally switch off the channels on the old frequencies and only switch an audio loop until the end of the year.If you have not switched over yet, you should carry out a station search to receive the new stations.The old stations are marked with a corresponding note in their names.The ARD radio stations can be found on ASTRA 19.2 ° East on satellite transponders 39 and 61.The ARD radio programs from BR, NDR, RB, SR, SWR, WDR are on transponder 39 and the radio programs from HR, MDR, RBB are on transponder 61.A total of 64 ARD radio programs are available via satellite.There are 63 existing channels, "Bremen NEXT" was added in July.Smart TV and satellite receivers sometimes also support visual radio.Pictures accompanying the program with lots of additional service information are transmitted here.Visual Radio uses the HbbTV standard and can be started using the red button on the remote control.A connection of the recipient to the Internet is a prerequisite.But not all of the ARD stations use Visual Radio.According to ARD, there are Bayern 1, Bayern 2, Bayern 3, BR Heimat, BR Schlager, BR24, RBB 88.8, Antenne Brandenburg, rbb Inforadio, DASDING and SWR 3.Since the cable network operator Vodafone uses the Astra transponders as feed for the radio stations in the cable network, the changeover has already taken place here.The original of this post first appeared on Inside Digital.Which notebook is right for you?These tips will help you make the right choiceOneDrive cloud storage: what is it anyway?Connect Apple Pencil to the iPad: This is how it works quickly and easilyScan the QR code with Android: It's that easy with the camera and appCamera on!How to activate your webcam for video callsNew CovPass app: How to create your vaccination certificate in the appThe digital vaccination certificate is available: How to integrate your proof in the Corona warning appPhishing scam poses a threat to PayPal usersThis is how Windows 10 can be installed quicklyReally good sound: How to connect a soundbar to the TVHandy multitasking on the iPad: How to open multiple apps side by side