[Elecraft] Titanic radio traffic link

[David Cutter]

Thanks for the link Hunsdon.

I was a little surprised by the speed of the Morse being sent early on; I 
always imagined that on-off keying of spark was relatively slow.  I suppose 
this was made possible with the rotary spark machine.

Anybody know more on this?

David
G3UNA


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hunsdon Cary III" <h3cary at gmail.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 9:14 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Titanic radio traffic link


> The sinking of the Titanic
> 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.
>
> 73,
> H. Cary, K4TM
> K3-100 #3448
> KPA-500 #698
> h3cary at gmail.com
>
>
>
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