Recent observations of the following Pacific MW stations whilst on a DXpedition to Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Radio Tuvalu Funafuti 621 observed to be signing off at around 1000 UTC daily, with national anthem, and not 24 Hour as per WRTVH, however the transmitter remains on until sign on with no audio, so obviously no remote switching. Announced sign on 1825 UTC.
Radio Samoa Apia 540 observed to be signing off at 1100 UTC daily, not 1000 UTC, as per WRTVH usually mid song without national anthem, or announcements.
Radio Kiribati Tarawa 1440 heard signing off daily at 0940 with national anthem. 846 Kiritimati still off the air.
Radio Majuro Marshall Islands 1098 heard signing off with national anthem at 1130 UTC. id’s as Radio Majuro, or Radio Majuro V7AB. 2 years ago there was no sign of it, so I can only assume there was transmitter issues then.
Chris Rogers, Melbourne, Australia to WOR iog (2024-08-19)