About this web site

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Status

This is a private web site and it is independent from any organisation.  Details of present status are on the Web Site Guide page.. 

Aim

The aim is to record the working atmosphere and the many achievements of BBC engineering between 1922 and 1997.  The web site focuses on BBC Engineering Division, but it includes references to engineering activities throughout the BBC as well as relevant external organisations.  Other material is also included if it is likely to appeal to people who have an interest in the core subject.

Target audience

1. Those who took part between 1922! and 1997, as well as their colleagues in associated organisations and their relatives.

2. People presently employed in the field of broadcast engineering.

3. Broadcast technology enthusiasts and historians, including museum curators. 

Contributors

Contributions are welcome from anyone with a knowledge of BBC engineering.  Compared with the previous web sites (see below), the extended scope of this site offers the opportunity for contributors to present a more rounded view of BBC engineering. 

Contribution requirements

Informative, interesting or amusing articles related to BBC engineering, preferably including some "human interest".

Contribution format

Anything from typed sheets and printed pictures to web files, but please make contact to discuss the options.

Background

The web site was started in January 2006 and incorporates two previous web sites which are frozen and will close in late 2006:

• www.onairbook.co.uk was started on 10 October 2003 to advertise and sell the book On Air and it developed to include further information and reminiscences about BBC Transmission.
• www.bbcdd.org.uk was started on 26 October 2004 to record some of the achievements of BBC Designs Department and recall the working atmosphere.

These web sites will remain static and close down towards the end of 2006.

Publication Policy and notes on Web Site Design: See menu.