[HCDX] Pacific News Update

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Pacific News Update

Solomon Islands SW
SIBC Honiara are currently using half power on 5020, running just 6kW
instead of usual 12kW. Coverage of outer provinces is reported to be
unaffected. Money saving exercise because of high costs of fuel.

Samoa MW
SBC-1 Apia are currently using reduced power on 540, running just 8kW
in an attempt to save money and reduce power costs. FM network
currently under construction for SBC.

Australia SW
Engineers begin installing new DRM compatible SW transmitters at
Radio Australia's Brandon, Queensland site next week.

Warm regards
David Ricquish
Radio Heritage Foundation
www.radioheritage.net


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