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Beeb makes a move

| Publication date 16 September 1999 | 12:00 ICT

Beeb makes a move

THE BBC World Service will be moving its Phnom Penh transmitter during

the next two weeks, which will cause a loss of signal for a couple of days during

the period. Asia and Pacific Marketing Co-ordinator Zara Gosson said it was hoped

that the shift would result in an improved signal. BBC World Service broadcasts from

Phnom Penh on 100 FM.

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