Throwback Thursday - Radio Cook Islands

QSL from 1983 (Gayle Van Horn QSL Collection)

Radio Cook Islands is silent on shortwave, however it was once a very sought after Pacific catch. RCI operated on 11760 kHz in English and Maori, and began their broadcast with a distinctive drum melody and "this is Radio Cook Islands Calling."

The station was originally organized in the 1970's by the government on 630 kHz AM, and continues that service today, as well as FM station, HITS 101.1. Despite power cut backs, the station is heard though out the island chain, including listener's in the northern island groups using "wires strung between coconut trees."

For awhile, Radio Cook Islands had streaming audio on their website at http://radio.co.ck but is currently inactive. Radio Cook Islands-The Voice of the Nation, Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Radio-Cook-Islands-The-Voice-of-the-Nation-143223219032811/

You Tube videos available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qI82Fq4Fp4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRNsDzABhzc 

Throwback Thursday - vintage frequency voltmeter

Most radio hobbyist, have at least one 'boat anchor' lurking somewhere in their radio shack - and here at Teak Publishing, we have our own in the DX Cabin.

The above photo is of a Philco 128A Frequency Selective Voltmeter. And what is it for ? A Frequency Selective Voltmeter incorporates digital signal processing, based on design to provide high accuracy and stability. The unit is designed for level measurement of the selected frequencies, and also provides functionality of AC and DC voltage measurements. We picked this up at a Bob Grove Auction, and since then, has graced our shack.

Do you have a 'boat anchor' in your shack, or a vintage QSL ? Contact me at the above email address in the masthead. Throwback Thursday comes around once a week - share it with our global followers.