[A-DX] 873 AFN Oberursel ist wieder auf Sendung.

["Wolfgang Bueschel" <BueschelW@xxxxxx>]

FYI

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith" <manstaruk@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:05 PM
Subject: [dxld] Re: Germany - AFN 873 AM off Air in June

> AFN 873 has returned early - heard loud and clear 2100 GMT 22/6, with a 
> nice signal into NW UK, some 825km (512 miles) from Wiesbaden.  Earlier 
> reports stated it would be off until July 1st.
>
> re:press release
>
> June 21, 2011- The American Forces Network Europe (AFNE) has turned on its 
> 873 AM transmitter following the conclusion a huge outdoor multi-concert 
> bash, Hessentag.
>
> German telecommunications officials asked AFN to temporarily turn off the 
> 873 AM transmitter in June because heavy car traffic will be routed by the 
> normally remote AFN radio transmitter on the way to a newly created field 
> parking lot.  Workers also needed time to set up and take down concert 
> stages, lights and temporary buildings, and they are bringing in cranes to 
> do it.  The Hessentag festivities and concerts concluded June 19 in 
> Oberursel, Germany.
>
> Keith

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