Radio Nord Revival switching to 41 metres on SW

Good morning, dear radio friends. The dawn of a new radio day.... If you happen to be in Stockholm there is also a big vintage car parade at Djurgården close to where we are and there is a lot to see. It's still raining but let us pray for better weather son. Are there any anti-rain dances?

As for our SW transmissions, Bernt will switch over to 7485 kHz at 1000 CET/SNT (0800 UTC) and at the same time the SW antenna will be lowered a  bit. This is the same antenna that was used for 6060 kHz and still on the same altitude. It is possible that this has affected the radiation lobe on SW. Yesterday, listeners in central Sweden had great difficulties hearing us. Please monitor all three frequencies in the 41 mb and let us know whether any of the alternative frequencues are free. And do keep on posting your reception reports.Thanks, the Radio Nord Revival team.

Radio Nord Revival SW transmitter

Many of you have asked about specific technical details concerning the SW transmitter which was used on 6060 kHz. Bernt Nyberg, owner and operator of this transmitter has now created a special webpage where you can find further information about the SW setup and many pics. Check out Bernt's Radio Nord page. On his website http://www.nybergsala.com/ you will find a lot of special technical solutions and services in the field of telecommunications and computer technology.

Final power amplifier tube 4CX15 000 J which was used in the 10 kW SW transmitter used for broadcasting Radio Nord Revival on 6060 kHz. More pics on Bernt's Radio Nord page.

Test transmissions on SW coming up soon....

Bernt Nyberg of Sala reports that the aerial for the SW transmitter will have to be moved as it was probably the fact that the antenna was located too closely to his workshop that caused the transmitter to shut itself down.

The aerials for both SW and MW will now be moved out into a logging coupe some 150 metres from the house and if everything goes well test transmissions could take place in the evening on Monday, March 7. We should be on the air as planned on March 8 at 0848 UTC/GMT (0948 CET). Below a pic of the SW transmitter. It is a Collins 208U-10-A with exciter TD90 from Swedish SRT.

Temporary broadcasting license received

We just got the confirmation from The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) that our application for MW 1512 kHz and SW 6060 kHz has been approved. On March 8 at 0848 UTC/GMT (0948 CET) we will start by broadcasting the opening of Radio Nord just as it was aired on this date in 1961. We will also make some short test transmissions on these frequencies before our regular programme starts.

If you catch our signal please comment in this blog and let us know how well you can hear us in your area. QSL cards will be available later.