Yes Rod, the "BBC experts" in their ignorance, must have wasted £ millions, of taxpayer's money (in additional electricity over the years) - by siting their TXs at inland sites, such as Brookman's park, Droitwich & Crowborough.

If these transmitting stations, had been sited by or IN the sea (& made full use of it's great earthing efficiency), RF power could have been considerably reduced - with the same or better coverage - I estimate, 30 KW, instead of 300KW as a ratio.

Proven by Radio 390, Caroline, Big L & many other offshore stations. "But, it's only public money" As the "Men from the ministry" would say!

Yes, the "Pirates" taught the "Experts" a thing or two, that's not even counting the dire BBC, Music content, in the 1960s