15 Apr 2012

Wireless narrative of the sinking of the Titanic is offered by the BBC World Service.

A very interesting version of the wireless narrative of the sinking of the Titanic is offered by the BBC World Service. BBC producers used computer generated voices of actual telegraphic exchanges to simulate the frantic network traffic.


I expect this is of deep meaning to all amateur radio operators. The very foundations of our service are clearly laid in this narrative. You'll hear urgency, courage and disbelief from the wireless operators. You'll hear our on-air jargon even as it is used today. You'll recognise network message frustrations. You will be amazed when you hear echoes of our amateur radio service as it is today--especially in times of disaster and recovery. Please have a listen.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00q89fy


The valent efforts of the wireless officer John George "Jack" Phillips as his ship sank are beyond description.


RIP TITANIC - DE EI5IX / M0XII

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