Originally Posted by LaurelandHardy:
“I used to enjoy listening to Manx Radio when I lived in North Shropshire. The signal used to be quite strong during the 1970s and 80s on 1368 and their previous frequency.
Can barely hear it there nowadays though.”
From the Manx Radio response to the Strategic Communications Review 2011, pages 15 and 16
"There are listening ‘black spots’ on all three FM networks and AM coverage, whilst good, includes adjacent coastal areas of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland the North West of England and North Wales. AM is not really the most appropriate way to transmit to listeners today and the number and range of AM radios for sale on the Isle of Man is in decline. In addition, the AM transmitter is approaching replacement age and, additionally, circa £100,000 needs to be spent on maintenance of the AM mast in Foxdale. "
"There is concern regarding the serviceability of the AM infrastructure and, imminently, a decision will need to be taken by Manx Radio and the Department of Home Affairs as to whether the replacement of the AM transmitter is a cost effective option to deliver the services currently available via the AM frequency"
Wonder if they've reduced the power given the age of the transmitter, you can see they are not interested in reception outside the island. Their response argues for DAB/DAB+.
http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/cc/consul...ioresponse.pdf
The Isle of Man Amateur Radio society visited Foxdale in September 2013, some photos on their website.
https://iomars.wordpress.com/2013/09...-site-foxdale/