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Patrolling The Ether: A 1944 Film About Tracking Down Nazis With Radio!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer, who tipped us off to Patrolling the Ether—a 1944 short film produced by the U.S. Office of War Information. This wartime documentary highlights how amateur radio operators and federal agents collaborated to monitor the airwaves and track down enemy spies. A fascinating glimpse into radio’s role in World War II era homeland security:
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark (AE2EA), who writes: One of our AWA Members recently made this video on the Foreign Broadcast Monitoring Service (FBMS) and the Radio Intelligence Division (RID) during World War 2. I think it might be of interest to your SWLing enthusiasts: https://youtu.be/8qwn--BTT8E Click here…
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer, who writes: I've fallen down a YouTube rabbit hole. This time a video that is part propaganda, part Hallicrafters ad, and part documentary. Pretty interesting how they adapted the radios to wartime conditions: https://youtu.be/Jps0_2adUvo?si=YFrPkaVUloRHBrMT Click here to view on YouTube.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Fred Waterer and Mike Hansgen who share the following article from the BBC: A new archive has revealed the BBC's role in secret activities during World War Two, including sending coded messages to European resistance groups. Documents and interviews, released by BBC History, include…
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4 thoughts on “Patrolling The Ether: A 1944 Film About Tracking Down Nazis With Radio!”
Ted Ostrowski
That was enjoyable thx Fred. Transmitting from a cemetery eh, is that where the term dead air originated .
That was enjoyable thx Fred. Transmitting from a cemetery eh, is that where the term dead air originated .
They don’t make movies like they used to !
I enjoyed it.
Thanks !
Jim WB4ILP
One of the best documentaries is this from back in the day when the BBC were making great documentaries.
https://youtu.be/RwbzV2Jx5Qo?si=fbryECCAgUc424Mb
Thanks Fred!
I just watched this, and enjoyed it, and it lead me to related videos you YouTube. Great fun and highly recommended.
Cheers, Jock