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Radio Venus North was a shortwave station operating from North West England during the early to mid 1970s.  They had also operated on medium wave before this period as can be read in the station information sheets below, which were received from operator Steve Arnold following a reception report in October 1972.
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A mention of Radio Venus North was given in Sweden Calling DXers Bulletin Number 1209 from 16th January 1973.
It was interesting to read in this report that they also announced as broadcasting in Welsh.


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Radio Venus North Audio Library

1972_10_01_sun_venus_north_6225sw_stevearnold_station_id-gh.mp3 New Nov 2024 This is unfortunaely the only recording we have of Radio Venus North. It was made in Leeds on 6225kHz from their shortwave transmission on Sunday 1st October 1972. The recording is a station ID complete with the station theme tune 'Venus in Blue Jeans'. The station ID is from Steve Arnold who mentions they were also on 1532kHz / 196m. Steve also does the ID in German and French. 1.1MB
70secs

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