Enjoy BBC Radio 4 on 198 kHz longwave whilst you can - shutting down on the 27th of June 2026 @OxfordShortwaveLog

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Hi there, this recording of the Shipping Forecast was taken on the morning of 15/04/26. It will be such a shame when they close for good next month Enjoy the lovely tones of AM radio on longwave until then.

Recorded using an Eton E1 coupled to a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors).

Thanks for watching and 73.

Enjoy BBC Radio 4 on 198 kHz longwave whilst you can - shutting down on the 27th of June 2026

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