ERA Avlis
ERA Avlis Transmitting Station (AVL) located near Avlis, Attica, Greece is a major shortwave transmitting station operated by ERT (Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation) for its international and external radio services. The station has historically been used for the transmission of Voice of Greece (ERA-5) and other ERT radio services across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and other target regions. The Avlis shortwave transmitting centre was established in 1972 and is located approximately 37 kilometres northeast of Athens. Historical sources describe the site as having multiple shortwave transmitters and directional antennas covering different parts of the world.
There is no fixed frequency for this station. Depending on the transmission schedule and target area, Avlis can operate on various frequencies throughout the HF shortwave spectrum. Current transmissions include 9420 kHz, 9935 kHz and 11645 kHz, with a transmitter power of approximately 110 kW.
Transmitted stations over ERA Avlis[edit | edit source]
- Voice of Greece
- Radio Listenbourg International
- Guest Radio
- Other ERT international or external radio services may also be transmitted from the site.
Historical frequency schedules document Voice of Greece on 9420 kHz and other frequencies from Avlis, while 9935 kHz has also been used for ERT/ERA services.
About the Location[edit | edit source]
ERA Avlis Transmitting Station is located near Avlis, Attica, Greece, at approximately 38°23′24.6″N 23°36′27.3″E. The site is one of Greece's principal facilities for international shortwave broadcasting.
The station uses directional HF antenna systems with different beam headings depending on the target region. Historical schedules show Avlis transmissions using different frequencies and antenna headings for Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and other target areas.
The station has been associated particularly with the Voice of Greece service. Documented Avlis frequencies include 9420 kHz, 9935 kHz and 11645 kHz, among others.
The current transmitter configuration used for these transmissions operates at approximately 110 kW.