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Author Topic: Potential Interference on 13800kHz in June, between R.Puntland & R.Spaceshuttle  (Read 1919 times)

Offline Oliver

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I found this article today on a new Shortwave Station in Somalia.
This could cause some interference with Radio Spaceshuttle on 13800kHz, if the mentioned 20kw are true.

Quote from "shortwavedxer.blogspot.com"

A new Somali shortwave station is testing on the frequency of 13.800 kHz. Radio Puntland belongs to the government of Puntland, which is one of the breakaway regions of Somalia in the Horn of Africa.

Puntland media reported on 11 April 2015 that the station was officially opened by Puntland president Abdurrahman Faroole. Radio Puntland is operated by Italian technicians from Goldrock Kenya, and has received financial support from the government of Italy. President Faroole says that also a television station will be coming soon.

Current test broadcasts from the Puntland capital Garowe consist of non-stop Somali music, aired at varying levels of transmitter power, 50 watts or more. "We should begin regular transmission by the end of June," says Enrico Li Perni from Goldrock Kenya. The permanent transmitter is still under construction and will have a power of 20 kilowatts.
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Offline jFarley

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Dave Valko in PA has already posted (in Cumbre DX) a log of reception on 13800.
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Offline Oliver

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A few more details in regards to the schedule of Radio Puntland.

http://medxr.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/station-news-and-log-book-may-1-2015.html?m=1
RX: Elad FDM-S2, Grundig Satellit 700
Ant.: HDLA 3 (Active Loop)@315°, EWE @270°, ALA 100LN, MiniWhip
QTH: JO31 (Germany)

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