What radio frequency is the shipping forecast?
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What radio frequency is the shipping forecast?
(Ship-shore communications use about 100 VHF channels in the frequency range 156.0-162.5 MHz and also MF/HF frequencies in the range 1600-2300 kHz).
Who reads the shipping forecast on Radio 4?
Alan Bennett reads the Shipping Forecast.
Does Radio 4 still broadcast on long wave?
Radio 4 on Long Wave Radio 4 is available on Long Wave. A number of programmes are broadcast only on Radio 4 Long Wave and are not available on demand through iPlayer, but you can listen again using the links below where the programmes are available in Windows Media and Flash.
Does long wave radio still work?
It’s often said to be an obsolete band, but this is not true as. Not only do millions listen to Long Wave stations every day, but there are plans to increase the number of Long Wave Radio stations.
What is shipping forecast Time Radio 4?
BBC Radio 4 broadcasts weather bulletins daily on FM and long wave. Weather bulletins for shipping are broadcast daily on BBC Radio 4 at the following times: 0048 and 0520 (long wave and FM) 1201 and 1754 (normally long wave only)
How do I listen to the shipping forecast?
BBC Radio 4 – Shipping Forecast.
How do you hear the shipping forecast?
The Shipping Forecast is published online by the Met Office and the BBC. The daily 0048 forecast is available online via BBC Sounds.
What is the FM frequency for Radio 4?
Networks
| Radio 1 | 97-99 FM |
|---|---|
| Radio 2 | 88-91 FM |
| Radio 3 | 90-93 FM |
| Radio 4 | 92-95 FM, 103-105 FM (with local variations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) For Long Wave and Medium Wave frequencies, see below. |
| Radio 5 Live | 909/693 MW |
How do I listen to past radio shows?
8 Ways to Listen to Old Time Radio Shows Online for Free
- YouTube: Old Time Radio Shows.
- Relic Radio. The radio’s historic value is just as important in keeping its memory alive.
- Vintage ROKiT Radio.
- InternetRadio.
- Pumpkin FM.
- The Internet Archive.
- Old Time Radio Downloads.
- RUSC.
What’s the difference between longwave and shortwave radio?
Shortwave radiation contains higher amounts of energy and longwave radiation contains a smaller amount of energy. On the other hand, Earth’s radiation is emitted as longwave, as it is much cooler but still emits radiation.
What time is the UK Shipping forecast?
The shipping forecast is issued four times a day at 2300, 0500, 1100, 1700 UTC and covers a period of 24 hours from 0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC respectively. The waters around the British Isles are divided into 31 sea areas shown on the map.