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The Shortwave Transmitter Site Archive
SHORTWAVESITES The Groups.io platform where members investigate transmitter sites
Interested in Shortwave Radio (HF) Transmitter Sites? Want to know more?
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If you have a specific interest in shortwave transmitter sites of either domestic or international broadcast radio stations then you may be interested in joining a new radio group named: SHORTWAVESITES.
ABOUT
Shortwavesites is the title of our Groups.io website created to share our interests in shortwave transmitter sites. This radio group has been established for: Radio Enthusiasts, SW DXers & Clubs, Radio Historians & Shortwave Radio Engineers & the like. The purpose of the group is to provide accurate & often technical information & discussion about both current & historical domestic & international shortwave (SW) broadcast band (BCB) radio station transmitter sites infrastructure & related topics of interest.
Our Yahoo Group is a location where DXers & enthusiasts can:
1. X Download frequently updated Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (two files) of both current & extinct SW broadcast radio transmission site data, i.e. one for each. These are referred to as our: TRANSMITTER SITE DATABASE files. * Currently only available to regular contributors. Files under revision.
2. Share & access images & Photos of SW transmitter sites.
3. View images of QSL’s that display transmitter sites.
4. Access a Database of stations that list transmitter sites on their QSLs.
5. Discuss relevant topics of interest & share images about current & historical SW transmitter sites within our popular Message area.
6. Access our Links page to web-pages about SW transmitter sites.
7. Access our Files area for the TXer Site Databases & more..
Topics in the group could pertain to such things as discussion re curtain array slewing, transmitters used at specific sites, properties of specific types of antennas used at certain sites, feedser paths from transmitter building to antennas, efforts to match frequencies to certain transmitter sites using investigative techniques. Characteristics of SW transmitters. Opening & Closing dates of Shortwave TXer sites. Also for example; images of a switching matrix at a transmitter sites, stories of rehabilitation of sites after war or cyclone damage & so on.
We are not a group for SWLs or dxers interesting in loggings or info about new stations etc. 80% of our applications to join this group are from folk who want to join this group seemingly because they see the word Shortwave & want in for whatever reason & without understanding the true purpose of the group. We encourage people who have something to offer the group by way of knowledge & folk who are keen to share material, experiences & to build upon their knowledge. Feedback & material from SW TX site visits is always very welcome & greatly encouraged.
OUR TRANSMITTER SITE DATABASE: Our Microsoft Excel Files contain data located under continental & country headings. We provide (where known) data such as:
a) Countries where sites located.
b) Accurate transmitter site names & locations.
c) Radio Stations that have used a particular transmitter site.
d) The date shortwave broadcasting commenced from a transmitter site.
e) The date the site ceased broadcasting on shortwave.
f) Accurate coordinates of shortwave transmitter sites for locating on ‘Google Earth’.
g) Fields to record logging & QSL data pertaining to TXer sites.
h) Callsigns and more. [ Click here for a sample view of our spreadsheets ]
Our transmitter site files & website is a work in progress as the exact location of many transmitter sites remain unknown. However our group is kept active with the arduous task of locating further information. The group thrives on each others enthusiasm & our popular usage of Google Earth ensures a fascinating experience for all members.
MEMBERSHIP * Changes from November 16, 2019
Membership to the group is FREE & requires only:
i) Your real name
ii) Country of residence
iii) A couple of lines explaining your interest in this specific group & how you heard about us.
If you wish to join please first email us these details above using the EMAIL address at the BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
* Contributions are compulsory. A three year initial window period for a member first joining the group is available for a member to make their first contribution. Members are also now required to make at least one contributions every five years. Exceptions to this rule is at the discretion of the Group Owner where many valuable contributions have been made in the past.
Regular contributions & offers of assistance with research are encouraged.
To join; simply click on the link below or logon to https://groups.io/ & click the link; “Find or Create a Group”. Now enter the word shortwavesites into the search box. The titled: “Find or Create a Group” & hit the search button. The rest should be straight forward. Membership is generally approved within 48 hours.
SITE INDEX
SAMPLE PAGES of our transmitter site databases. [ Excel Worksheets ]
WANTED SITES [ Current Sites ] *
WANTED SITES [ Extinct Sites ] *
LINKS TO SCHEDULES [ B19 Transmission Schedules with listed Transmitter Sites ]
* = Assistance required
MORE INFORMATION
Further enquires & contributions may be directed to:
The Shortwave Transmitter Site Archive - Established 2005