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 _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
