WSL Amagansett, Long Island
WSL was a major coast station located on Long Island, New York. The transmitter site appears to have moved during the station's history but its last location was in the town of Amagansett. The station closed in 1984. One of our members, Richard Dillman, grew up on Long Island and decided to see what, if anything, was left of WSL.
Ken Hickman/N5CM writes:
You guys bring back memories talking about WSL. Back WW2 days on the North Atlantic Convoy WSL transmitted messages "blind" to us. We had to copy the traffic list and if our secret convoy war call or our own ship's secret war call was listed we had to copy the message which of course was encrypted. The transmission of the message was made three times 12 hours apart. WSL really pounded in! After the war, I sailed one trip to Brazil and being on a Makay licensed ship, I used WSL and KSF. I had the best job on the ship, a Victory, as I had no duties in port, footloose and fancy free! I didn't make as much money as the Captain, Mates or Engineers but all considered, I was supremely happy. Just recalling some of my experiences.
Take care,
Ken N5CM
