BBC World Service (London)
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BBC World Service (London)
Brookmans Park, London • 12.095 MHz (SW)
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- Carrier Frequency
- 12.095 MHz (SW)
- Modulation Mode
- AM
- Transmitter Site
- Brookmans Park, London
- GPS Coordinates
- 51.7220°, -0.1770°
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About BBC World Service (London) Broadcast & Coverage
BBC World Service (London) is one of the premier free-to-air radio stations originating from Brookmans Park, London, United Kingdom. Operating under international telecommunication standards, its broadcasts reach thousands of daily listeners across terrestrial antennas, regional relay transmitters, and digital internet radio distribution networks.
On Skywave DX, listeners can experience BBC World Service (London) seamlessly alongside hundreds of public software-defined radio (SDR) receivers on every continent. Skywave DX also tunes public KiwiSDR receivers around the world, so you can hear shortwave broadcasts as they arrive over the air.
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What frequency and format does BBC World Service (London) broadcast on?
BBC World Service (London) is cataloged under frequency 12.095 MHz (SW) with AM demodulation. Digital streams are served in high-bitrate stereo MP3/AAC.
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