Morse Radio Service of IAR Roma Radio ends

The Morse Radio Service of IAR Roma Radio ceased on the 31st October with this final transmission:

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this is the final transmission from roma radio morse service. We conclude our watchkeeping after many years of
continuous service with pride and sadness on october the 31st. telecom italia coast stations wishes all seafarers fair winds and following seas. we salute all who have served our profession with skill and dedication through the years
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See the IAR website at http://www.mediasuk.org/archive/iar_e.html