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flightopsab

24th Jul 2006 20:05

Springbok Radio

Hello folks,

I was hoping somebody could point me in teh right direction here. I am trying to find any kind of contact info for Springbok Radio. Frequencies, phone numbers, AFTN/SITA, etc.

Thanks in advance!!

captain_jeeves

25th Jul 2006 05:05

Springbok Radio was the first commercial radio station in South Africa. It was launched on May 1, 1950, and was probably the most popular of all the South African Broadcasting Corporations's services, but following the appeal of TV in the late 1970's and the resulting loss of revenue, its audience steadily declined and the station closed at the end of 1985, despite protests from many loyal listeners.

flightopsab

25th Jul 2006 10:19

Aw, wow, thanks Cap'n.. But I'm looking for the other Springbok Radio.. As in the HF provider........

gema	25th Jul 2006 10:56

If memory is still intact then 8933 was primary and the tel was +27 11 978 3131

captain_jeeves

25th Jul 2006 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by flightopsab

Aw, wow, thanks Cap'n.. But I'm looking for the other Springbok Radio.. As in the HF provider........

Initially, that's what I thought. However, I've only flown in Africa once, and after looking through all the charts and data that I could find, I could not find anything - including aeronautical radio station operators - referred to as "Springbok".

flightopsab

31st Jul 2006 01:42

Ok, I did some footwork myself and made some nice contacts at SAA and here's what I found for Springbok

Sita – JNBCMSA

Telephone number - +27119783131

Fax number - +27119704387

AFTN – FAJSSAAM

HF frequencies – 8933, 5532, 17925, 21943, 13330, 11354.

If anyone wants to know!!

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