07-07-2017, 09:24 AM
Your original comment about being in central Norfolk had me confused as it conflicts with your 'near Kings Lynn' location - I would describe Swaffham (and Kings Lynn) as north-west Norfolk!
So, Postwick is most definitely not your first choice for Absolute. What is Boston on 1242kHz like? After all, the list I posted does claim it covers Kings Lynn.
Again, the local transmitter for Talksport is Boston (1107kHz). What is that like? Admittedly it is only 1kW, though
With a massive 400kW, Brookmans Park (1089kHz) might be worth trying. Moorside Edge - also 400kW - might be a problem but being on an entirely different bearing, it should be possible to null it out if you are using a ferrite rod aerial.
On a slightly different topic, concerning power and distance, when I was camping with the scouts at Anzio in 1964, the only UK transmitter I could receive there was Radio Caroline North!
Only 10kW, but I imagine the Irish Sea made a good ground reflector. I used to tune in to Murph the Surf's Midnight Surf Party after Radio Prague closed down. About 1250 miles from the Isle of Man, I estimated at the time!
So, Postwick is most definitely not your first choice for Absolute. What is Boston on 1242kHz like? After all, the list I posted does claim it covers Kings Lynn.
Again, the local transmitter for Talksport is Boston (1107kHz). What is that like? Admittedly it is only 1kW, though
With a massive 400kW, Brookmans Park (1089kHz) might be worth trying. Moorside Edge - also 400kW - might be a problem but being on an entirely different bearing, it should be possible to null it out if you are using a ferrite rod aerial.
On a slightly different topic, concerning power and distance, when I was camping with the scouts at Anzio in 1964, the only UK transmitter I could receive there was Radio Caroline North!
Only 10kW, but I imagine the Irish Sea made a good ground reflector. I used to tune in to Murph the Surf's Midnight Surf Party after Radio Prague closed down. About 1250 miles from the Isle of Man, I estimated at the time!
