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Loggings => Shortwave Broadcast => Topic started by: Paul B. Walker, Jr. on September 30, 2024, 1605 UTC

Title: For those who like interval signals.....
Post by: Paul B. Walker, Jr. on September 30, 2024, 1605 UTC

Most days, most broadcasters just crash start and crash end with program audio in progress.

But over the last few days, I’ve caught the BBC WS 9410 broadcast at 0500 via Ascension signing on at 0458 with a minute of Big Ben followed by program audio kicking in with the program promos at about 04: 59:30.

Thought those who like interval signals might be interested to know this.

Title: Re: For those who like interval signals.....
Post by: Ct Yankee on September 30, 2024, 1713 UTC

The bells are a delight but need a clarification.  I'm thinking, without hearing, what you heard are the Bow Bells so named for St. Mary-le-Bow.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PMjz8wfokA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary-le-Bow

Pertinent snippet below.

"Shortly after their installation, the BBC World Service recorded the bells for use as a time signal, which brought the attention of the bells to a global audience; the recording survives today.

Thanks for the heads up on when they are broadcasted.  I seem to recall use of the interval just before 1600 and/or 1700 utc especially in the "B" broadcast season.