Literally, a dying breed. As a 74 U.S. radio amateur, first licensed in 65, I have lost at least 3 guys I knew who were maritime ops. I am next, I guess.
It was great to bring back the memories of 500Khz I was in the Irish Navy it was c.w. most of the time. The Base station was EIL. C.W. may arise from the ashes when communications start to fall apart in world to day.
I agree, there may come a day the world might learn why its not such a great idea to combine all communication's not limited to radio, telephone, television, internet into one overly complex system. Any number of things can cut millions of people off from everything.
@gerardosullivan1642 I ne'e'r heard EIL. It was probably quiet until called. EJM and EJK were only MF, I hope at least EIL had HF. USA military except for US Coast Guard only has a single channel 1 kHz system currently maintained. All the big stations like ITT Mackay, RCA, AT&T (3 stations, New Jersey, Florida and California 10 kW transmitters, 15 rhombic antennas, 330 on a side), only Mobile, Alabama WLO struggles along with SITOR and SSB phone calls on HF. No, WT CW, but that could be activated if needed.
Fantastic video, brings back so many memories of listening to the trawler band and 500kc/s. I often listen to the video to brush up on my CW speed. Thanks de G4NSJ.
I was Radio Cadet/2nd R/O then R/O with Houlder Brothers (UK) 1974 to 1983. Think I managed to work every one of the UK's MF stations GKR GND GCC GKZ GNF GNI GLD GIL GLV GPK Happy days!!
I also was saddened by the final bcst, from GPK, not only recognizing the key but also the hand. A good friend and colleague not only while at GPK, but years later, Graham also known as GM3BES. Sadly himself QRT.
Jan, I didn't know that Graham Mercer. GM4BES has passed. Graham had a powerful signal on 160M from Portpatrick, Scotland, with a beautiful fist to go along with it. RIP dear friend, Graham, you are missed and loved by your fellow radio officers. You're welcome to join radio-officers@GoogleGroups.com we have many of your friends there.
In addition to the Transcript there is an iso image of the DVD I am authorized by the author of the DVD, Terry George, G4AMT to distribute it: archive.org/details/qrt500
No mention of Portishead Radio (GLK/GLA) a famous British HF maritime station, maybe they didn't work on 500KHz? Great video just the same, long live the A1A emission...
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Literally, a dying breed. As a 74 U.S. radio amateur, first licensed in 65, I have lost at least 3 guys I knew who were maritime ops. I am next, I guess.
It was great to bring back the memories of 500Khz I was in the Irish Navy it was c.w. most of the time. The Base station was EIL. C.W. may arise from the ashes when communications start to fall apart in world to day.
I agree, there may come a day the world might learn why its not such a great idea to combine all communication's not limited to radio, telephone, television, internet into one overly complex system. Any number of things can cut millions of people off from everything.
@gerardosullivan1642 I ne'e'r heard EIL. It was probably quiet until called. EJM and EJK were only MF, I hope at least EIL had HF. USA military except for US Coast Guard only has a single channel 1 kHz system currently maintained. All the big stations like ITT Mackay, RCA, AT&T (3 stations, New Jersey, Florida and California 10 kW transmitters, 15 rhombic antennas, 330 on a side), only Mobile, Alabama WLO struggles along with SITOR and SSB phone calls on HF. No, WT CW, but that could be activated if needed.
Excellent video. It brought tears to my eyes. Many times listen to this and other stations that equally have ceased their operations. Sad times.
Yes very sad times a language of the ear and sound cut away. The signal always got through.
R/O for Marconi 1978-82. Great to reminisce those days.....but we all knew it was coming! I loved using my iambic keyer as well the up and downer..
Fantastic video, brings back so many memories of listening to the trawler band and 500kc/s. I often listen to the video to brush up on my CW speed. Thanks de G4NSJ.
Yes the best of Morse on the videos keep it up.
I was proud to have been an operator at wick radio from 1978 until 1984
You might join radio-officers@googlegroups.com or the FaceBook radio-officers group.
What straight key is he using?
Wonderful! thank you so much for making the film. Such a sad end of an era..
Yes a sad ending to all the lives saved at sea.
Did morse test at GLD in 1972. Thanks Dave. Congrats Terry too.
I listened to the whole of the extensive transmissions that night. It was quite moving.
Just incredible…many thanks
Thank you 🙏
I notice a little chirp on GPK's 73 message! Thanks fer posting, 73 de ve3id
Nice video of a very sad night.-
My heart still is craying from then.-
Best wishes from Mario, actually HAM Radio LU5EE ex "LSA/Bocaradio" Operator.-
I remember you, Mario - join the radio-officers+subscribe@gmail.com email list please. de N1EA
I was Radio Cadet/2nd R/O then R/O with Houlder Brothers (UK) 1974 to 1983. Think I managed to work every one of the UK's MF stations GKR GND GCC GKZ GNF GNI GLD GIL GLV GPK Happy days!!
Awesome History, thank you for preserving and sharing...Thank you for the contact transcript.... 73 de ZR6NIK(Amateur) South Africa.
I also was saddened by the final bcst, from GPK, not only recognizing the key but also the hand. A good friend and colleague not only while at GPK, but years later, Graham also known as GM3BES. Sadly himself QRT.
Jan, I didn't know that Graham Mercer. GM4BES has passed. Graham had a powerful signal on 160M from Portpatrick, Scotland, with a beautiful fist to go along with it. RIP dear friend, Graham, you are missed and loved by your fellow radio officers. You're welcome to join radio-officers@GoogleGroups.com we have many of your friends there.
Sorry on the loss of your friend when you hear C.W. in your head when awake or asleep it is him who passed on.
So sad. Morse was my life for so many years. Merchant Navy and UK Govt final QRC so very hard.. Silent key 73's
Excellent video.
Wow, teared up listening to some of those final messages. End of an era. Thanks for posting this video. 73 de kb5zcr
Excellent film, David. Thanks for posting it. Eric KE6US
In addition to the Transcript there is an iso image of the DVD I am authorized by the author of the DVD, Terry George, G4AMT to distribute it: archive.org/details/qrt500
No mention of Portishead Radio (GLK/GLA) a famous British HF maritime station, maybe they didn't work on 500KHz? Great video just the same, long live the A1A emission...
Portishead/GKA was HF only, no 500 kHz and was on the air after the 500 kHz shut down.
@@djringjr Thank you for that.
A damned sad day is all I can add.
WOW, tanks for add. 73 de ik2uiz Pericle
Very emotional. 73 de SM7ORH
Triste ricordo 😩
so sorry that am brodacasting stations are closing all the world...
Yes couldn't agree more. I built a small AM transmitter and transmit to listen to Cricket on my old AM receiver.
Sad time but worse was to come. RO's and now extinct. Still pounding my brass pump here. Vive Le CW
I wish I had known they were doing this, I'd have listened.
G4GHB.
Can a DVD of this video be purchased? Any source would be appreciated.
You can make your own DVD, I am authorized by the author of the DVD, G4AMT to distribute it: archive.org/details/qrt500
TNX 73 DE M1DEN
Very sorry !
73 sk ..
Vy 73 de yo5pch