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Old 9th Mar 2020, 2:05 pm   #41
Skywave
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Question Re: Some BBC local radio MW Tx closures

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Originally Posted by Junk Box Nick View Post
I always understood that Droitwich 198kHz was retained for national emergency, though it's well-known that the BBC have wanted rid of it for years.
I do recall - a few years ago - a statement here on this forum by somebody who was appropriately knowledgeable, that when the R.F O/P valve(s) eventually fail, Droitwich 198 kHz would close, since there aren't any spare O/P valves available.

Can anyone here confirm that, please?

Al.
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