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Title: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: MDK2 on December 05, 2020, 0104 UTC
Tentative ID per preannounced broadcast at this time and frequency. All I have is a carrier unfortunately.
0236 Getting music at last, low signal but above the noise, SIO 122.
0239 faded below the noise level
Title: Re: X-FM (presumed) 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: William Hassig on December 05, 2020, 0112 UTC
Tuned in at 0109utc, detect weak carrier in ssb mode, carrier freq varies just a bit with modulation intensity which has a regular beat to it possibly from a rock tune,
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Treehouse SWL on December 05, 2020, 0114 UTC
Just barely audible but mired in noise out here near Seattle. Fair signal (though with noisy fades) via Westminster, Maryland, SDR ...

0113 UTC: Repetitive instrumental music with male synth voice announcement that I didn't really catch.
0115 UTC: Caught the announcement this time, with ID of X-FM.
0116 UTC: Redhat on the mic announcing the time, then pre-recorded intro montage into "Under the Stars" by Morning Parade.
0122 UTC: Redhat lamenting having "one of those days," technical problems, and the terrible year in general. The signal's really getting lost in the noise via the SDR.   
0125 UTC: OK, switched to the Northern Utah SDR, which has a much better signal than back East, just as Redhat finishes his venting. Then he goes into HFU shout-outs.
0128 UTC: Redhat now just barely audible on my own radio out here near Seattle as he gives the email address.
0130 UTC: ID, email address and then AC/DC's "Shot in the Dark."
0133 UTC: Canned ID, into "Somewhere I Belong" by Linkin Park. Lots of amateur radio interference all of a sudden on the SDR, but the music's still fading up on my radio.
0137 UTC: Canned ID into "Got the Life" by Korn, quick chat by Redhat, then into "Freak on a Leash."
0146 UTC: Redhat talking about his need for loud music tonight (as well as a little beer) before reviewing songs just played, HFU shout-outs, and chatting.
0153 UTC: Intro and "warning" into "Let's Get F***ed Up" by The Cramps. Still trying to fade up on my radio here, but stable signal via the Utah SDR.
0158 UTC: Synth-voiced ID into "Leave Me Alone" by I Don't Know How But They Found Me.
0201 UTC: Canned ID into "Time and Time Again" by Chronic Failure.
0205 UTC: Redhat mentioning last songs played, time, then canned ID, into "Why (Part 2)" by Collective Soul.
0209 UTC: Canned ID into "Capital G" by Nine Inch Nails, then at 0213 UTC, another ID into "Welcome to the North" by The Music. (It's a nu-metal night!)
0218 UTC: Redhat chatting about the music he just played, mentions again he's drunk. Redhat's now audible from across the room at times on my radio here; now rivaling reception on the Utah SDR I'm also listening to.
0224 UTC: Canned ID then "Losing a Whole Year" by Third Eye Blind.
0245 UTC: Still listening, but just enjoying the music now ... Signal's audible on my radio but settled back into the noise somewhat out here.
0320 UTC: Listening just on my radio instead of the SDR now. The signal is rising every few minutes well above the noise in USB mode.
Title: Re: X-FM (presumed) 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Radio Star on December 05, 2020, 0125 UTC
SINPO: 24222
Able to hear OM talking barely above my noise threshold @ 0124UTC
Hopefully conditions will improve!
0134 - "Somewhere I Belong" - Linkin Park (a little fade-up!)
0147 - RH behind the mic! w/hfu shout-outs!
0154 - "Let's Get F*cked Up" - The Cramps
0208 - "Why Part 2" - Collective Soul
0210 - "Capital G" - Nine Inch Nails
Title: Re: X-FM (presumed) 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Bali_Frank on December 05, 2020, 0135 UTC
signal S7-8 on the SDR in Fair Hill, Maryland
01.30 Talking and ID (a man)
01.31 song "Shot In The Dark"
01.33 ID (a man)
01.33 song "Somewhere I Belong"
01.37 ID (a man)
01.37 song "Got the Life"
01.41 ID (a man)
01.41 song "Freak on a Leash"
Title: Re: X-FM (presumed) 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: oly1959 on December 05, 2020, 0136 UTC
Turned on the Northern Utah SDR and catching you chatting about "One Of Those Days" at 0122 and making a hint about this maybe being the last of your broadcasts but maybe after many beers, might keep going rockin' the HF airwaves! AC/DC-Shot In The Dark at 0131. Signal on the Northern Utah SDR is a average of a S9 with fades and peaks hitting 5 over S9. Really glad you made it work out RH :), Thanks for the show my friend! Hopefully it is not the last :-\. Thanks for playing The Cramps!
Also got the Afedri back up and running using the loop antenna and signal is about a S8-9 with great audio! Great to have you back on the home rig here! :)
Title: Re: X-FM (presumed) 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: myteaquinn on December 05, 2020, 0145 UTC
A lot of noise down here tonight. Light fades with the noise makes it a little difficult hearing what is said. But, if this is your last broadcast thank you for all of your past broadcast. It has been a pleasure to listen to your shows.

Still here and listening Redhat at 0404z. You have one other listener.

Suddenly off at 0456z. Thanks for the broadcast.
Title: Re: X-FM (presumed) 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Dr. Strangelove on December 05, 2020, 0147 UTC
Just tuned in.  Booming in 20 over into Alabama and sounding great with a very quite band tonight.  Thanks for the show!
Title: Re: X-FM (presumed) 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Markokpik on December 05, 2020, 0155 UTC
0153 Redhat talking and introducing song "music to the power of X," canned ID into song.

S7 but noisy.

Thanks for the program!
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: refmo on December 05, 2020, 0156 UTC
S7 @ 0155 with "Let's Get F*cked Up" The Cramps, some selective fading
0158 - synth ID, then "Leave Me Alone"
0216 - switched antennas, S9 now and opened the filters up to 12k, "Welcome To The North"
0309 - shoutouts [thanks!], occasional light fades and narrowed the filters to 4k now
0321 - "1901" Phoenix, S8 and light fades
0344 - switched to SDRdx, to listen in CQuam stereo, not bad except when selective fading gets it.  Redhat on the microphone.
0404 - back up to S9 now, sounding good
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Azimuth Coordinator on December 05, 2020, 0202 UTC
01:55z  The Cramps...   No joy at my QTH    But your S9 with excellent audio in Utah
02:02z  X-FM Id
02:34z  MS MR.  Criminals  Still hanging in between s9  but i'm fading to s2

Thanks for the Broadcast !!! 
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Rich N Smooth on December 05, 2020, 0206 UTC
Coming into the Bam loud and clear - enjoys hearing Redhat on the airwaves
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Blackhat on December 05, 2020, 0209 UTC
02:07 UTC, S-9 with fades in Central Illinois.
Awesome music tonight!  Thanks Red Hat for the programming!
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Plano26 on December 05, 2020, 0216 UTC
Picking them up here in Buckeye, AZ about S4 to S5. Good tunes. Heard the ID. 0217 UTC
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Molvania Poacher on December 05, 2020, 0227 UTC
SINPO=33333.

225- "Losing a Whole Year" by Third Eye Blind.

230- "Farewell to the Fairground" by White Lies.
233- Recorded ID with OM and sound effects.
233- "Criminals" by MS MR.
236- Quick OM ID.
236- "Pleasure" by Betcha.
240- Redhat IDs last song and then station, then music, and now Redhat with shout-outs to HFU posters....thanks! Talking bands, albums and tours. "I'm drinking, what do you want?" Time check at 243. Issue with network provider, modem and access to network, with hours on the phone, yikes! "It's been one of those years." Yes Redhat, you roll the way radio used to be, thank you...Keep playing that kick-ass music! Talking Deadpool then next band/song.
248- Recorded ID with OM and sound effects.
248- "Strangers" by The Rebel Light.

Redhat still going!...
414- "Up The Dose" by Skrape.
416- Recorded ID with OM.
416- "I Can't Breathe" by Skrape.

The usual very catchy, cool and new-to-me tunes from Redhat....Thanks!
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Sparx on December 05, 2020, 0237 UTC
Sounding great here in MN!
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Rich N Smooth on December 05, 2020, 0346 UTC
Thank you for Lucious Jackson's 'Citysong'. Redhat's awesome
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Rich N Smooth on December 05, 2020, 0404 UTC
You're still coming loud & clear here in the Bam
Title: Re: X-FM 4185 AM 0103 UTC 05 DEC 2020
Post by: Labviewguru on December 05, 2020, 0410 UTC
I've been listening to you on 4185, varying S7 to S9 for over an hour. Audio is excellent. No problems whatsoever hearing you near Spartanburg, SC.

Good DX to you


Frank, W8FH