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BBC Renews WWII Era Dispatches for Ukraine

“Shortwave radio has been a go-to vehicle to reach listeners in conflict zones for decades, used to deliver crackling dispatches to soldiers in the Gulf War, send codes to spies in North Korea, and pontificate through the Iron Curtain during the Cold War.”BBC broadcasts will take place on 15735 kHz between 4 and 6PM (9 and 11AM EST), and on 5875 kHz between 10PM and midnight (3 and 5PM EST).Those without shortwave or ham radio gear can listen via remote internet receiver sites such as http://kiwisdr.com/public/ and https://www.globaltuners.com/.

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Jacksonville WSR-88D Radar Pedestal Rehab begins 7 March 2022

Beginning Monday, March 7th, 2022 the Jacksonville, Florida WSR-88D Doppler Radar (KJAX) will be down for approximately two weeks for an important upgrade. Technicians will refurbish and replace the pedestal, one of the most critical components of the radar, which is necessary for antenna rotation and positioning to capture data in all directions. The components are extremely heavy and will require the radome to be removed by crane and replaced when the work is completed.

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