The idea for RBSK came to me during a fleeting moment on a late summer night. I wondered, “Why not?” The nostalgic and well-known frequency of Pori Shortwave Station, 6120 kHz, had been silent for nearly 10 years. No one had claimed it, and the opportunity to revive it and share music with the world was too tempting to resist.
As public radio broadcasting celebrates its 100th anniversary, what could be more exciting than reviving the legendary 6120 frequency?
The journey began swiftly. Just 12 hours after receiving the official license from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (which handles such matters in Finland), I received my first inquiry about the frequency. Shortly after that, a friend contacted me with a simple question: “Is this you?”
Within 48 hours, most of the essential groundwork was in place. I even had some test material to try out. Now, I eagerly awaited the official date mentioned in the license so that I could begin test broadcasts. At precisely one minute past midnight on June 1st, 2024, the transmitter was activated, and the first tones resonated through the air!
Things are looking very promising. I’ve received positive feedback and greetings from all over Europe regarding the activation of 6120.
Update!
May 1st, 2025 marks a new era – our station is reborn!
After nearly a year of broadcasting with just a HAM transceiver and a basic multiband antenna, we’re proud to announce a major upgrade: a dedicated antenna tuned precisely to 6120 kHz and a professional-grade AM transmitter built for real broadcasting. These were officially launched into service on May 1st, 2025.
The difference is clear: our audio has gone from narrow 3 kHz “phone-like” quality to rich, full-range 10 kHz AM sound, complete with professional pre-processing used by top broadcasters worldwide.