Halikarnas Radio has shut down

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Radios were shut down in 1993.

The shutting down of radio stations was a major event in our country.

Marches were held, and cars tied black ribbons to their antennas.

The radio stations, which were shut down in 1993 during the Tansu Çiller era, have remained a topic of discussion ever since.

There are 32 national, 76 regional, and 750 local radio stations in our country.

Worldwide, 44 thousand radio stations are broadcasting.

So, how did I learn that Halikarnas Radio was up for sale?

I learned it from a taxi driver when I went to Bodrum.

The taxi driver, upon learning that I was a journalist, said, "Brother, Halikarnas FM, which broadcasts from Bodrum, is for sale."

I asked, "How do you know?"

He said, "I took the owner of the radio station from the airport to his station last week, and he told me himself."

After a brief investigation, I reached the owner of the radio station.

The owner of the radio station is the owner of a company that produces medical supplies.

He bought the radio station from a friend. He has no connection to the press whatsoever.

He entered the radio business as a hobby.

He renewed all the equipment at the station. He also made a significant investment.

He bought the radio station for 100 thousand dollars and invested 300 thousand dollars into it.

For 4 years, the radio station has been losing money.

There were many people who wanted to place advertisements. He was selective even about that and did not even accept political advertisements.

But he finally said, "Enough is enough."

And at the beginning of the year, he locked the doors of Halikarnas Radio.

He said he wants to sell or transfer the radio station to someone reliable.

He also spoke with the Bodrum Municipality, suggesting they operate the radio station together, but the municipality said they do not want to spend money on such a venture at the moment.

Foreigners wanted to buy the radio station. He was not willing to let it go to them either.

The owner of Halikarnas Radio is neither letting go of his attachment to the station nor finding a way forward. He won't even give it to those who want to buy it.

Once upon a time, when radio stations, newspapers, or television channels were sold, there would be dozens of buyers.

Now, no one wants to get involved in the media business, even if it is just a radio station.

I wonder why?

Faik Erdemli