[IRCA] Scandinavian AM News

[saulamdx <saulamdx@xxxxxxxxx>]

The latest print copy of Radio World has several newsbytes TA AM DXers should note. The summaries are mine:

* The Swedish government has asked its broadcast regulator to evaluate interest in the operation of local commercial stations on AM. There is already some interest being expressed by a private company.

* The Faroe Islands parliament has approved state funding to purchase two 50KW transmitters to replace a single 200KW one on 531. Energy costs have risen, and the tube has failed often, putting the station off-air. They tried a second-hand tube but it proved unsuitable. The two transmitters will apparently both run on 531 and the standard operational power will be 50KW but may rise to 100K by adding the second transmitter whenever appropriate. They're also looking to upgrade FM signals to manage remote area reception. To be honest, I'm not quite understanding how a second transmitter can increase the overall power from 50 to 100KW.

* A Danish item mentions 234 longwave in Kalundborg, at 300 KW. I'm not sure I understand the following - an actual transcript from the copy: "The transmitter has a power of 300 KW. Broadcasting on 234 KHz, public service broadcaster Danmarks Radio (DR) has used the station around the clock for its national Program 1 service. Though, as part of budget-saving measures, it is switched on only for special transmissions, DR is determined to continue renting the location for the next five years." I don't know how 'around the clock' can equate to 'only for special transmissions'...

Saul Chernos







      
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