Bennett, Larry
Portishead Radio: A Friendly Voice On Many A Dark Night
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800318960
- author:
- Bennett, Larry
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- New Generation Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Radio,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Portishead Radio: A Voice on the Waves Portishead Radio was a pioneering maritime radio communications station that played a vital role in connecting ships at sea with the world. Originally based in Devizes, Wiltshire, the station was relocated to Portishead, near Bristol, in the 1920s. For over 80 years, it provided essential communication links using a range of technologies, including Wireless Telegraphy, Radiotelephony, and Radiotelex. The station's history is a fascinating story of innovation and adaptation, from its early days as a British Post Office operation to its eventual closure in 2000 with the advent of satellite technology. This book tells the complete story of Portishead Radio, combining technical and social history to bring to life the people and places that made the station so important. With a wealth of photographs, staff memories, and archival materials, the book offers a unique insight into this much-missed institution. Larry Bennett's book is a tribute to the station's enduring legacy, and a testament to the dedication and expertise of those who worked there.
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