What happened to the radio station Atlantic 252?
The transmission site is now owned by 2RN (RTÉ Networks) and the 252 kHz frequency is used by RTÉ Radio 1. Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) tests have also been heard on this frequency since 2007.
Where was Radio Luxembourg based?
Radio Luxembourg was a multilingual commercial broadcaster in Luxembourg. It is known in most non-English languages as RTL (for Radio Television Luxembourg). The English-language service of Radio Luxembourg began in 1933 as one of the earliest commercial radio stations broadcasting to the UK and Ireland.
What stations are on MW?
The stations moving off MW in the next phase are:
- BBC Essex. Available on 103.5 FM across Essex, and in Southend and Basildon on 95.3 FM.
- BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
- BBC Radio Devon.
- BBC Radio Leeds.
- BBC Radio Sheffield.
- BBC Hereford & Worcester.
- BBC Radio Stoke.
- BBC Radio Lancashire.
Who were the DJs on Atlantic 252?
Pictured below are Atlantic 252 DJs Dickie Bow, aka Mark Whelan, and Beverley Hills, with Daily Record journalist John Millar at the station’s HQ in Ireland. Whelan has had a lengthy DJ career at Limerick’s Live 95fm where he has been presenting the breakfast show with his co-host Catriona Tierney.
When did Radio Luxembourg stop transmitting?
30 December 1991
In August 1990 RTL international was launched. Its new building was inaugurated in 1991, and Radio Luxembourg stopped broadcasting on 30 December 1991.
What is SW and MW in radio?
The name “shortwave” originated during the beginning of radio in the early 20th century, when the radio spectrum was divided into long wave (LW), medium wave (MW), and short wave (SW) bands based on the length of the wave.
Can I listen to Long wave radio online?
Did you already know? You can listen to radio.net not only via our radio app or website, but also on Apple TV, Sonos and Amazon Fire TV.
What is SW radio used for?
Over the years, people have relied on shortwave radio for broadcasting voice and news to listeners over massive areas – even spanning continents. Other uses include over-the-horizon radar, two-way international communication, and diplomatic communication.