The Transatlantic Tests: How Hams Crossed the Ocean in 1921 The 1921 transatlantic tests proved the 'useless' short waves could span an ocean. This guide covers Godley's Scottish listening post and what it heard. Quick facts Listener Paul Godley Station site Ardrossan, Scotland Stations heard 27 US Key mode CW Consequence shortwave era Professionals had surrendered the short wavelengths to amateurs as worthless. Godley's logbook - station after station, copied through Atlantic static on a receiver in a hut - reversed the verdict in a week and opened the HF century. Free tool and guides: MorseCodeWorks Morse Code Works - free Morse code tools and guides. Reference chart