Re: [HCDX]: Trans World Radio's New Transmitter on Bonaire

["Robert M. Bratcher Jr." <bratcher@xxxxxxx>]

At 08:57 AM 02/29/2000 -0600, you wrote:
> In terms of power TWR Bonaire simply reduced their power by 6 decibals,
> that translates into one measly S unit on your S-meter. Not much but lots 
> $ in electricity cost.
> The big change will be the new antenna system which should be much more 
> effective than
> the old one.
> Years ago TWR 800 khz was an easy catch over CKLW here in the North East, 
> over the years
> there signal detiorated much more than the power reduction would seem to 
> indicate.
>
> Probably the ground system degraded.
>
> The new antenna system should be a marked improvement.
> Wonder what the pattern is, does it protect to the north?
>
> Good luck TWR Bonaire, still a DX catch in my book.
>
> Jerry
> Syracuse, NY

I used to be able to listen to it (after nulling out local 790) through 
XEROK fairly often. Even have some QSL casrd from the station.
Might as well see if I can still pick it up. Does anyone know if they still 
broadcast in english or is it spanish only now.

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