CATCH-cast: Marconi's Needles Signal Anniversary (Steve Cownley)
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Friday, 6 February 2026 - 24 minutes
125 years ago this year, Marconi sent the first radio signal over the horizon from The Needles to The Lizard (Cornwall). Isle of Wight Radio Society chair explains why it was a pivotal moment and the joys of being a radio ham.
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CATCH-cast: Special Edition commemorating Marconi's signal from The Needles125 years ago the first message was sent from Wight to Lizard! Marconi's message gave birth to modern radio: this replay of Steve Cownley interview explains it
at Vectis Radio Studio -
The Edge - where land meets seaExhibition of photography by Jim Elston at The Art of Wonder mixing digital and monochrome 35mm and medium format showing how we live, work and play by the sea
at The Art Of Wonder, -
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary visiting the studio
Members of the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary will be popping into the studio to chat about the wonderful work they do with the animals in their care.
