"M. J. Powell" wrote in message
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In message , WShoots1
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At one time the BBC used the Morse 'V' as an interval signal played on
a
tonic
scale. I have not heard that for a long time.

I feel certain I've heard that at least once since I got back to
listening to
SW 1-1/2 years ago. It was C-E-g-C, wasn't it? (I think I used the
correct
notation. The g is below the middle C.)

Here ya go... I haven't checked them out yet, but WOW!

http://www.intervalsignals.net/countries/uk-bbcws.htm

Used during the war on various types of drum, kettle, snare etc.

I've never heard it since.

I was a boy in the 70s in the UK and I can distinctly remember hearing the
'V' interval signal played on the drum rather than the electronic tones that
replaced it. The drum must have been used right up to the early 70s before
being replaced. Could anyone confirm this? My memory may well be playing
tricks!

I didn't have a shortwave set at the time so I must have heard the drum
interval signal over the BBC's European services on medium wave. It seems
amazing that the wartime interval signal was used for so long afterwards. It
was very dramatic though and it reminded me of the old war films - I must
have a search on the net for a recording of it.