Rajate Broadcasting System

Rajate Broadcasting System (Irjysian: Rajesadi Almedevana Palakayetu), commonly known as RBS or RBS TV, is a Maryaadanese commercial free-to-air terrestrial television network owned by the RBS Irjysia Corporation. It is a sister concern of the radio network of the same name, and is headquartered in the RBS Complex in Rajangalo, Thakki. RBS TV was initially established as a television production company by the RBS radio network on May 21, 1967, making programming for the state-owned MTS.

Initially being tested as Oceania Television Network in mid-1979, RBS TV began broadcasting on January 12, 1980 on VHF channel 5 in Thakki. RBS TV mostly simulcasts with the RBS radio network, especially during news and current affairs broadcasts. RBS is the largest television network in Maryaadah in terms of viewership and revenue, above the Irjysian Commerical Television. It serves as one of the flagship brands of the larger RBS Irjysia Corporation. RBS's YouTube channel is also the most subscribed among all of the YouTube channels from the Nesionytan Islands, with around 57 million subscribers.

Solely as a production company (1967-1972)
RBS, launched in 1962 as the first private radio network in Maryaadah, had plans to expand into the television market, as MTS was the only television broadcaster in the country at the time. In 1966, the radio network was offered to create television shows for MTS, to help expand the network. On May 21, 1967, RBS's television production house was officially established, making a diverse range of programming for the state-owned network. Initially named Raja Production House, it was renamed to RBS TV to match with the owner in July 1967.

In 1968, RBS TV became intensely famous for its game shows and comedy series. It dominated the television production industry and became the largest production house in the Nesionytan Islands at that point. With the second anniversary of the company in 1969, RBS TV hosted the very first live concert in Maryaadah broadcast on television. After acquiring Kaneke Music, a recording label, in 1970, RBS TV was renamed to RBS Media. The RBS Irjysia Corporation was also established as the owner of both the radio network and the production company.

Plans of television broadcasting and test transmissions (1972-1980)
RBS Media announced the establishment of the first private television network in Maryaadah on July 25, 1972, after being offered by the government to set up something like that. This was planned as the country had a growing economy and it is therefore needed to increase its mass media industry. Amid the difficulties and technical issues, RBS Media became the first company in the country to officially gain a license to operate a television network in 1974. However, they could not launch the first private television network in Maryaadah due to them needing more equipments, which would be taking up to years, and in 1977, Irjysian Commercial Television was launched first instead.

On January 14, 1978, RBS was given a frequency and a government clearance, giving them a chance to broadcast on television. They began modernizing their radio transmitters in May to also use them for television broadcasting. The Irjysia Central Bank lended $4,500,000 to RBS on December 12 for the network to buy more equipment and facilities. Initially RBS was given channel 4, but that frequency was later allocated to Indian Ocean Broadcasting Corporation in April 1979. Therefore RBS was given channel 5.

On May 19, 1979, RBS commenced experimental television broadcasts on VHF channel 5, under the Oceania Television Network moniker. It broadcast for two hours every weekend, one hour each day, and primarily aired promos for their television programs and music programming simulcasted with its main radio station in Thakki. RBS also established several regional television stations in other major cities such as Pengeja, Fuati Koboma, and Akbala in August 1979, to expand its soon-to-be launched television service.

The network was initially planned to be launched on November 25, 1979, but due to power failure at the Thakki Broadcast Obelisk and financial issues, the official launch was postponed. On December 25, 1979, OTN was renamed to RBS Television and the network was soft launched a day later. It primarily aired previews of its produced television shows that are set to debut on the network. It also began occasionally airing news programming during evenings. RBS Television broadcast the 1980 New Year's Day celebration, making that its first live broadcast.

Official launch and initial failure (1980-1987)
RBS Television officially went on the air on January 12, 1980, under the RBS-5 moniker, as the third private terrestrial television network of Maryaadah. A few days later, on January 18, its production studio was spun-off as RBS Irjysia Productions. Initially broadcast from the Hajule Phuwongba Tower, its headquarters was shifted to the RBS Radio Complex in Rajangalo on March 7, which was renovated by then. The building was later renamed to the RBS Complex in 1984.

RBS Television originally aired old programs which were made for MTS during the 1960s and 1970s, so its ratings were not as high as its rivals. Even if its comedy and game shows were successful, it still could not become as popular. Its fate worsened after the launch of several other private channels, pushing RBS even further behind in ratings by 1985, ranked second-lowest only above MTS. RBS Television during its early years failed and eventually filed for bankruptcy in June 1987.

The fate of RBS (1987-1993)
After filing for bankruptcy, the RBS radio network announced that the television network might shut down in the near future. The network had to close some of its regional stations in December 1987 as they were unable to operate them due to money shortages. It also ceased news telecasts and began simulcasting music programming with the radio network. The following year, in June 1988, RBS asked for a $3,000,000 loan from the Government of Maryaadah, and gained it so they could survive for another year.

On August 27, 1988, the chairman of RBS, Bhetotha Singsimanjidhu, resigned and was replaced with Kohwa H. Atishwakha, who ordered reforms for RBS Television. Atishwakha also announced that the television network will change and will not be shutting down. RBS began hiring the best directors in the country to produce high-budget programs for them. Atiswakha also urged viewers to support RBS as long as possible. Her plans to reform the television network succeeded, as ratings started to rise in late 1988. Its regional stations also reopened at that time.

News programming was revived on June 19, 1989, and the network's programming schedule was also revamped into blocks for different genres of programs. All old drama programs were replaced with the newly-produced ones, and the network began to brand itself as the "Network of Change". It also introduced a new slogan, "Changing the way people view television", on November 23, 1989. RBS Television's viewership skyrocketed during the early 1990s and was ranked as one of the most popular Maryaadanese television networks.

1990s and 2000s
On May 26, 1993, RBS Television commenced nationwide and worldwide satellite broadcasts, simulcasting with its main television station based in Thakki, catering to Maryaadanese diaspora around the world. At that point, the network began to be branded as "5 to the World". RBS also planned to launch its line of cable channels to compete with several foreign channels available in Maryaadah.

On January 18, 1994, RBS Television accidentally ceased transmissions after a worker pressed a button which shut off its transmitter. Radio transmissions were also ceased at that time. This raised discussions around Maryaadah regarding the situation of the network, with some believing that the government might have something to do with the sudden closure. Its broadcasts remained blacked out for several days. As it turns out, the shut down of RBS was accidental, as stated by the aforementioned worker, Fehreng Jhapolonku, who later resigned as he was afraid of being fired. After Jhapolonku's resignation, the broadcasts of RBS Television and RBS Radio were restored on February 3, 1994. Jhapolonku would later rejoin RBS in 1998 and then eventually become the CEO in 2003.

RBS Television inaugurated its own transmitter, the Raja Broadcast Tower, on August 23, 1995, which became the tallest man-made structure in Nesionyta, standing at 583 meters. It also began to be used for radio transmissions the following year. Both RBS Television and RBS Radio were merged on June 1, 1997 to form the RBS Irjysia Corporation. It also launched its website, rbs.ij, the following day.

On February 25, 1999, modeled on the former 1967 logo, RBS revamped its logo, being used for both the radio and television services for the first time. The channel 5 branding was also ceased by the television service, as it began experimental telecasts on digital terrestrial television on UHF channel 36. It also began displaying its logo as an on-screen graphic for the first time on March 28, 1999.

On January 26, 2000, RBS signed a programming licensing deal with, and the network subsequently began airing BBC programs to Maryaadanese audiences. As its popularity soars in Tekeleb, the authorities there jammed both television and radio broadcasts of RBS on March 2. After severe backlash from both Tekelebese and Maryaadanese viewers accusing Tekeleb for oppressing freedom of press, the ban was lifted on March 16.

In 2002, RBS signed an agreement with to help further distribute its channels to Maryaadanese audiences. RBS also began airing some FOX programming to boost its audience. At that point, over 20% of the programming broadcast by the network is of foreign origin. However, it remained producing more local programming, including dramas and reality shows.

On January 23, 2005, RBS changed its logo again, this time including the eye emblem used in the 1980 logo. It also launched its linear cable channels, RBS Premium and RBS Plus TV, on January 12, 2007, as a part of its 27th anniversary on television. It began live streaming its content via its website in mid-2008 to reach a broader audience worldwide.

Migration to digital television and contemporary years (2009-present)
On February 7, 2009, RBS officially commenced digital broadcasting on UHF channel 36 in Thakki and other metropolitan areas in Maryaadah. It also announced the cessation of analog broadcasts before the deadline of December 31, 2009, as ruled by the Maryaadah Telecommunications Commission. All analog terrestrial television broadcasts were ceased by RBS on September 13, 2009, fully migrating to digital television. On the same day of the cessation of analog broadcasts, the network began broadcasts. In November 2009, due to its mostly drama-based programming line, RBS surpassed IOBC as the most watched network in Maryaadah.

On January 12, 2012, on the occasion of its 32nd anniversary, RBS changed its logo, this time with the dot symbol inside the eye being replaced with a star to avoid confusion with the logo of. RBS began airing the local version of the Got Talent installment, Irjysia's Got Talent, on August 22, 2014, which turned out to be one of the most popular television shows broadcast on Maryaadanese television at the time.

Due to a devastating fire at the RBS Complex occuring at 4:00 midnight on January 16, 2016, killing around 208 people and injuring thousands, the network temporarily ceased both radio and television transmissions for almost the entire day to commemorate the ones who were dead and injured. However, the blackout had to be extended to a week as the fire damaged nearly 47% of the building, in addition to almost annihilating half of its entire archive. Some of RBS's programs were broadcast on other rival networks during that period. RBS resumed transmissions on January 27, 2016.

RBS launched its international news service, RBS Globe, on May 27, 2017, as the network had the desire to venture into the world of international news. The brand consists of a news channel, multiple radio networks, and websites in different languages. Jhapolonku died on December 13, 2017, which prompted to the appointment of a new CEO, Kalan Bijeshiwarduk, the following week.

For its 40th anniversary on January 12, 2020, the network planned a huge gathering of employees, television producers, and popular celebrities, alongside huge celebrations and parties. Many programs, including dramas written by some of the best writers in Maryaadah, according to RBS themselves, were announced to boost the network's legacy in Maryaadanese television. They also announced the launch of its streaming service soon. However, all of the ones which were announced had to he delayed due to the, which gradually forced RBS to reair many of its old shows. In June 2020, RBS launched its streaming service RBS on Demand.

On June 22, 2021, RBS gained notability and prominence in the rest of the Nesionytan Islands as its YouTube channel surpassed Ulakisonia's Prisma Music Kompanie to become the most subscribed channel in the whole archipelago.

Programming
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Rajate Broadcasting System

The programming of RBS is primarily entertainment-based. It has a wide range of drama and reality programming, which led to the network being the most watched in Maryaadah.