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To All from PA0SE

GBR came in with a very strong signal on 16kHz. At 1200 GMT I received the following text:

v v v de gbr v v v de gbr vvv de gbr

attention all ships and submarines

this is a special transmission to mark the centenary of submarine operation by her majestys royal navy to celebrate the achievements of the submarine service and the security it has brought to the united kingdom

tribute is paid to the dedication and professionalism of submariners both past and present and particularly to those who have given their lives in the service of the nation

this transmission also celebrates the 75 years of radio broadcasts to ships and submarines from the gbr transmitter

gbr has maintained an almost unbroken service since january 1926 providing a vital link to the royal navy across the globe

tribute is also paid to those responsible for the operation and technology that has maintained the service

her majestys royal navy is pleased to welcome the submarines and their crews from the naval services of overseas nations to share in this unique submarine centenary celebration taking place in the river clyde

de gbr ar

73, Dick, PA0SE