Wow - I was surprised to learn that the Japanese fishing fleet still uses radio operators for their ships and shore stations, and maintain the ability to operate radio-telegraph. 

It is fun to imagine that I might have been able to work at one of the shore stations if it were Morse-only thanks to standardized procedures.  But I gather most of their traffic is radio-telephone and I lack the language ability that would be needed.

I did not think this sort of operation existed anywhere any longer - very cool.

I am headed back to Japan this weekend for a week-long visit.  Maybe I should try to visit one of the shore stations.


Steve WD8DAS   
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On Monday, April 21, 2025 at 03:50:42 AM HST, D.J.J. Ring, Jr. <[email protected]> wrote:


The Japanese and notable for keeping traditions alive, even today, Morse Code is used by their fishing fleet which continue to carry Radio Officers.


Here is another example of how they keep things going. 

The train station, Kami-Shirataki Station, was situated in a remote area of Japan and was scheduled to be closed due to a decline in ridership.

However, the railway operator, JR Hokkaido, learned that a single student, who needed the station to get to school, was the only person using the train.

JR Hokkaido decided to continue operating the station and the train specifically for her commute until she graduated from high school.

This decision highlights the importance of education and the dedication of the railway company to ensure the student's ability to attend school, even in a remote area.

The station was eventually closed after the student graduated, fulfilling the initial purpose for its continued operation.






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