[IRCA] Kanton Island and Hard Times

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Kanton Island was the home of WXLE-1385, a station in the AFRTS model which I
believe had 250 watts and was intended to serve residents who operated
the radiobeacon and Pan Am Airways communications. In the early 70's this
station (then called Canton Island) made occasional appearances throughout
the US. I heard their carrier (presumed, it was then the only station
anywhere on 1385) but never any audio. It was often reported on the west coast.

A shame to see it has fallen on apparently hard times.

- Bob

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1276382/UK-sailor-Alex-Bond-saves-24-starving-Kanton-islanders-voyage-Australia.html


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