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Re: [IRCA] Scandinavian AM News
- Subject: Re: [IRCA] Scandinavian AM News
- From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." <walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:01:27 -0400
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Im assuming they'd run the two 50KW Transmitters on 531 into a combiner of
sorts and the combined pwoer would be 100KW.
On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 5:58 PM, saulamdx <saulamdx@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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