Also didn't Marconi's first trans-atlantic transmission originate from Canada? ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Sheldon Harvey <[email protected]> To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Swlfest] CKZN Labrador off air - should we care? Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:32:16 +0000 (UTC)
Ironic timing on this, as it comes close to the 5-year anniversary of Radio Canada International's disappearance from shortwave. Perhaps the pitch that people could make who want to send along a comment about this, particularly Canadians, would be to focus on the disappearance of Canada from the international radio bands. After all, Canada is the place where radio got started. The first experimental radio station XWA in Montreal; Reginald Fessenden's first voice broadcast using radio; Newfoundland's Signal Hill, etc. Canada has a rich history in radio. Now Canada is nothing more than a fading memory on the international radio bands. It bothers me every time I receive the latest Glenn Hauser DX Listening Digest report and I immediately go through the alphabetical listing to "C", to see if there just might be any radio news from Canada. It's sad to see just the occasional mentions of CHU Time signal station, or Canadian weather or military transmissions. But, even more disturbing is to see items like this about CKZN or the recent closure of the CBC West Coast shortwave transmitter. Why not now on the 150th anniversary of Canada, to voice our concern and displeasure with the practical elimination of Canada from the international broadcasting scene. Let's try to hold on to one last piece of a shortwave voice from Canada by at least making sure that something like CKZN is still there. Sheldon HarveyRadio H.F.http://www.radiohf.ca Enjoy birds and birdwatching?http://www.birdprotectionquebec.org On Friday, June 30, 2017, 8:33:12 AM GMT-4, Richard Cuff <[email protected]> wrote: Glenn Hauser posted this item below, and I spotted it in an ODXA post. Looks like the CBC is using an approach that Australia's ABC used forRadio Australia -- switch a transmitter off air temporarily and see ifanyone notices. I know I would miss them -- they frankly have been an enjoyablecompanion especially when I'm away from home and unable to connect tothe Internet via wifi, and especially when I've been DXpeditioning--after all, there's not much palatable English language programmingon air -- so I will be sending them a note. Not sure how important they consider a disaffected listener to CBCGoose Bay in Pennsylvania but, perhaps we can collectively impressthat shortwave usage enables broadcasters to reach and impactaudiences beyond typical borders. Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA USA --- ** NEWFOUNDLAND. 6160-, June 30 at 0214 check, CKZN is still AWOL, andnow we finally know why. Here`s my Q&A inquiry thread to CBC NL: Shortwave transmitter off the airOn Mon, Jun 26, 2017 at 11:30 PM, Glenn Hauser wrote: ``The 6160 kHz relay of Radio 1 Goose Bay via transmitter at St.John`s has been missing for about 4 days. Please advise what theproblem is, what steps are being taken to restore it and when this isexpected to be back on air. The contact us page for CBC NL does not include anyone with atechnical/engineering title, unless that means you as CommunicationsOfficers. Please forward to the appropriate person if necessary. Thanks, Glenn Hauser`` ------------------------------ --------------On Tue, 6/27/17, KATIE ROWE <[email protected]> wrote:Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 11:18 AM ``Hi Glenn, I am going to connect with our Systems Technologist andcheck into this. Where do you live? Katie Katie RoweSenior Communications OfficerCBC Newfoundland and LabradorT: 709-576-5161C: 709-693-6725@KatieRoweCBC`` On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 5:07 PM, Glenn Hauser wrote: ``Katie, I am in Enid, Oklahoma, USA, where I used to be able to hearit, as shortwave has a very large potential range. I am in contactwith other SW listeners all over Canada, the US and beyond, who haverelied on this signal to hear CBC. Further checks today confirm it isstill missing. Thanks for checking into this and I hope to be hearingback from whoever is in charge of the shortwave transmitter. Glenn`` Thursday, June 29, 2017 7:02 PM --- ``Hi Glenn, They are currentlyconducting some testing to gauge listenership. I've been advised thatthey will likely be off-air for a couple of more weeks. Katie`` There you go, another Australia-like ``test`` to justify turning offSW permanently. Prove them wrong, and let them know you want to keeplistening (especially if you`re in Labrador ---) (Glenn Hauser, DXLISTENING DIGEST)_______________________________________________Swlfest mailing [email protected]http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown above. For more information on the Fest, visit: http://www.swlfest.comhttp://swlfest.blogspot.com ____________________________________________________________ Affordable Wireless Plans Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. Starting at only $14.95 per month! www.netzero.net?refcd=nzmem0216
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