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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
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