Thanks for the download links Alec. It's a pity they can't come back round the middle of August-when the original stations (with the exception of Caroline) had to close down due to the MOA coming in.
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Quote: BigJohn wrote in post #201Thanks for the download links Alec. It's a pity they can't come back round the middle of August-when the original stations (with the exception of Caroline) had to close down due to the MOA coming in.
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Quote: BigJohn wrote in post #201Thanks for the download links Alec. It's a pity they can't come back round the middle of August-when the original stations (with the exception of Caroline) had to close down due to the MOA coming in.
No- they skip that month altogether. I'm hoping that once 1368 is vacated by BBC Lincs that Manx will be able to increase the power to 50Kw!! Be fab then. Also- how about the Ross having temporary weekend licenses for when it's on- broadcasting at low power from its own mast?
Quote: BigJohn wrote in post #205No- they skip that month altogether. I'm hoping that once 1368 is vacated by BBC Lincs that Manx will be able to increase the power to 50Kw!! Be fab then. Also- how about the Ross having temporary weekend licenses for when it's on- broadcasting at low power from its own mast?
At the moment it would be because they have a mast but there is nothing connected to it and no wiring through it. It is just a metal lattice work tower.
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I'm sure it wouldn't take them long to rig up an aerial. And a small am transmitter can easily be obtained (try eBay!) I don't know how much restriction is put on a temporary licence- but I guess the equipment has to reach a certain standard-and to be tested to that standard.
Mr. Spock posted on GS-board: ....there will not be a broadcast in August due to the Manx Grand Prix . The next outings will be at the end of September, October and November.
Anyone know if the power for the Ross comes from a generator or batteries? I only ask because I read it's officially classified as a 'hulk'- which I presume means it has no engine. So power can only be obtained by using a portable generator run by diesel-or batteries-which presumably need recharging.
Quote: BigJohn wrote in post #213Anyone know if the power for the Ross comes from a generator or batteries? I only ask because I read it's officially classified as a 'hulk'- which I presume means it has no engine. So power can only be obtained by using a portable generator run by diesel-or batteries-which presumably need recharging.
Original engine still there but not been run for some time. Generators - YES both portable and not so portable fed from original, very large, fuel tank. Batteries - YES charged by Wind Turbine and Solar Panels.
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Interesting that it is classified as a "hulk", though technically I would have thought she could be called a "Dead Ship", being as there is nothing running aboard her all the time and that she lies empty with no generators running and no life on board. I don't suppose it would take a good Marine Mechanic to get her engine running and for her to be underway under her "own steam" again.
To me, a hulk is something which will never be able to run under her own steam. (Something which has no engine or the engine has been destroyed/dismantled etc) Like, possibly, a Light ship.
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Quote: coastie wrote in post #215Interesting that it is classified as a "hulk", though technically I would have thought she could be called a "Dead Ship", being as there is nothing running aboard her all the time and that she lies empty with no generators running and no life on board. I don't suppose it would take a good Marine Mechanic to get her engine running and for her to be underway under her "own steam" again.
To me, a hulk is something which will never be able to run under her own steam. (Something which has no engine or the engine has been destroyed/dismantled etc) Like, possibly, a Light ship.
I think that the difference between being a 'hulk' and 'underway under her own steam' is quite simple. ££££££££££ Please send some !!
And then to keep filling the fuel tank .... more £££££££
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I think the Ross could become quite a good tourist attraction-with organized boat trips etc. I know There are islands off our coasts that are on the tourist map so to speak. `personally I think that the Manx weekends should be dedicated to 60's 70's tracks etc-as the 80's on don't lend themselves to the am format. Just like the 'Solid Gold 60's' shows generate income-so the complete retro 'returning to the 60's' format could be a cash generator for Caroline.
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I don't know if Peter Moore quite sees things that way!
Speaking of making the Ross a tourist attraction however, I DO think that if the Ross could be towed to the Fredericia's old position off Ramsey for a couple of link ups with Manx Radio, then that would serve two objectives. 1. Getting the Ross venue as a tourist attraction and 2, advertising the Isle of Man and bringing in tourist cash for them like used to happen in the 60's which is why Tynwald was SO strongly opposed to Wilson closing her down in the first place and even granted Caroline North a position within Manx Territorial waters.
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Quote: coastie wrote in post #219I don't know if Peter Moore quite sees things that way!
Speaking of making the Ross a tourist attraction however, I DO think that if the Ross could be towed to the Fredericia's old position off Ramsey for a couple of link ups with Manx Radio, then that would serve two objectives. 1. Getting the Ross venue as a tourist attraction and 2, advertising the Isle of Man and bringing in tourist cash for them like used to happen in the 60's which is why Tynwald was SO strongly opposed to Wilson closing her down in the first place and even granted Caroline North a position within Manx Territorial waters.
Towing to Isle of Mann, ££££££££ well into four figures, maybe more. On board tourist visits, Health & Safety, Insurance, etc Lots more £££££££. We're back to finding that millionaire anorak.
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