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Title: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: skeezix on March 08, 2015, 0215 UTC
0215Z 55545 S9+10 ID + "The broadcast will begin in 5 minutes"
0215Z 55545 S9+10 Filler music until the beginning.  (House Concepts Feat, "H1")
0217Z 55545 S9+10 Computer voice announcing C-QUAM transmission.
0218Z 55545 S9+10 "This is radio station X-FM. Please stand by. The broadcast will begin in one minute. "
0219Z 55545 S9+10 "X-FM is now on the air."
0221Z 55545 S9+10 Wall of Voodoo "Mexican Radio"
0225Z 55545 S9+10 redhat talking. Computer is acting up and doing its own thing.
0228Z 55545 S9+10 ID + QSL info. MW xmtr is in the works. Public service announcement: Daylight Savings Time starts soon, St Patrick's Day is coming up.
0233Z 55545 S9+10 AC/DC "Hell's Bells"
0238Z 55545 S9+10 King Crimson "Three of a Perfect Pair"
0242Z 55545 S9+10 redhat with ID
0245Z 55545 S9+10 Meg Myers "Desire"
0251Z 55545 S9+10 ID
0251Z 55545 S9+10 Orgy "Stitches"
0254Z 55545 S9+10 ID
0254Z 55545 S9+10 Heard that crow... startled me.   ???
0255Z 55545 S9+10 10 Years "Russian Roulette"
0258Z 55545 S9+10 redhat with ID + other stuff. Having Internet problems. Music request from Bishop. He's been without power for 4 days.
0307Z 55545 S9+ Avid Dancer "I Want To See You Dance"
0310Z 55545 S9+ ID
0310Z 55545 S9+ redhat
0311Z 55545 S9+ Linkin Park "Breaking the Habit"
0313Z 55545 S9+ ID
0314Z 55545 S9+ Lenny Kravitz "Where Are We Runnin?"
0316Z 55545 S9+ ID
0316Z 55545 S9+ No Doubt "Hella Good"
0321Z 55545 S9+ ID
0321Z 55545 S9+ Royksopp "Vision One"
0326Z 55545 S9+ redhat with ID & other stuff, incl DST reminder and QSL status.
0331Z 55545 S9+ M83 "Kim & Jesse"
0337Z 55545 S9+ redhat + ID
0337Z 55545 S9+ Modest Mouse "Lampshades On Fire"
0342Z 55545 S9+ redhat + ID, comments about shenigans in IRC.
0344Z 55545 S9+10 Guided By Voices "My Valuable Hunting Knife"
0346Z 55545 S9+10 ID
0346Z 55545 S9+10 Goldfrapp "Strict Machine"
0350Z 55545 S9+10 redhat + ID,
0352Z 45444 S9 Signal just dropped a bit. Increase in static, but still good signal.
0353Z 55534 S9+ TV On The Radio "Happy Idiot" (signal recovered a bit, but a bit more variable)
0355Z 45544 S9 redhat with ID
0355Z 45544 S9 Cake "Mustache Man"
0359Z 55545 S9+10 ID
0400Z 55545 S9+10 Morning Parade "Headlights"
0403Z 55545 S9+10 ID
0403Z 55545 S9+10 The Chain Gang of 1974 "Sleepwalking"
0406Z 54545 S9+10 UNID showed up at 6958. Sync AM+USB on 6965 = no problem.
0407Z 54545 S9+ redhat + ID
0407Z 54545 S9+10 Interpol "Everything Is Wrong"
0410Z 54545 S9+10 redhat + ID & stuff
0417Z 54545 S9+10 Green Olive Tree "Fake"
0418Z 55545 S9+10 UNID at 6958 went off the air.
0420Z 55545 S9+10 ID
0420Z 55545 S9+10 You Me At Six "Room To Breathe"
0424Z 45544 S9 ID
0424Z 55545 S9+10 They Might Be Giants "Istanbul"
0427Z 55545 S9+10 redhat. Computer is giving him hell.
0432Z 55545 S9+10 Gorillaz "Clint Eastwood"
0438Z 55545 S9+10 ID
0439Z 55545 S9+10 Garbage "Special"
0441Z 45444 S9 redhat+ID
0449Z 45444 S9 The Black Keys "Weight of Love"
0455Z 55545 S9+10 ID
0455Z 55545 S9+10 Midlake "The Old and the Young"
0501Z 55545 S9+10 redhat+ID
0502Z 55545 S9+10 Nine Inch Nails "Every Day Is Exactly The Same"
0506Z 55535 S9+10 Bad Religion "The Streets of America" (Some brief fades to S8, but recovers to S9+10)
0510Z 45434 S9 redhat (with moderate fades to S7) with ID & QSL.
0514Z 55435 S9+ Imogen Heap "Headlock"
0517Z 55445 S9+ SoFloAntonio "Raving Dirty"
0522Z 55445 S9+ Hooverphonic "Inhaler"
0528Z 55445 S9+ redhat+ID. Made his computer angry.
0530Z 55445 S9+ Magic Wands "Space"
0534Z 55445 S9+ The Maccabees "Unknow"
0539Z 55445 S9+10 redhat and signing off. Shoutouts to the whole lot of us in HFU, email, and other places.
0542Z 55445 S9+ Johnny Cash "Hurt"
0546Z 55445 S9+10 ID
0546Z Off air


Big thank you redhat. Fantastic show tonight.


Perseus SDR with Wellbrook ALA-1530S+ loop
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: oly1959 on March 08, 2015, 0217 UTC
Caught ID of X-FM at 0215 getting ready to start up show. S9+ and great audio! Heard Mexican Radio and "Hells Bells" so far and thanks for the shoutout! Going to be a great show! ;D
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: jFarley on March 08, 2015, 0217 UTC
0214 Show rollout with IDs
0219 "XFM is on the air"
0221 "Mexican Radio" dedicated to our pesky friends
0230 shoutouts -- thanks!
0233 AC/DC - "Hells Bells"
0337 continuing with requests and new music; signal has been near constant S9+10 with minimal fading

Thanks XFM; really enjoying the show tonight!

"My God...This is coming through  the air!"
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: chucks on March 08, 2015, 0217 UTC
0217z
as above   transmission will begin in 5 minutes.


Chuck Sayers

using FT DX-1200 tonight
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: hsmith77 on March 08, 2015, 0220 UTC
excellent am signal as always
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: William Hassig on March 08, 2015, 0222 UTC
Tuned in at 0218utc, fair/poor sig, soft electronic dance music, ID, various movie audio clips, song "Mexican radio", R2000 & dipole.
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Rafman on March 08, 2015, 0223 UTC
0222z "Mexican Radio"
0433z "Sunshine" GorillaZ
0543z close down of show with shoutouts both for reports & emails..., closing song "Hurt" Johnny Cash!!!
0546z /off

Nice signal tonight Redhat s9+ on peaks

Fantastic show Redhat!!! Enjoyed it immensely!!!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: BigAl on March 08, 2015, 0228 UTC
Superb sounding audio as usual but deep sharp fades tonight here, S9+ down to S5 at times.
Thanks for the show Redhat!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: refmo on March 08, 2015, 0231 UTC
S9+5 and usual great audio.  Band is holding together so far.  
0231 - mention of medium wave transmitter he is working on.
0316 - live time-check and into Gwen Stefani.  Still S9+5.
0340 - Modest Mouse song.  signal actually improving - S9+10.
0432 - "Clint Eastwood" by The Gorillaz.  S9+5
0450 - "Weight of Love" by The Black Keys [nice!]
0520 - still S9+5, "Audio,Video,Disco" by Justice [Shazam ID]
0544 - Ending with Johnny Cash

Thanks for the epic show!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: corq on March 08, 2015, 0232 UTC
Booming into Melbourne Florida with Wall of Voodoo few minutes ago: https://corq.co/?p=2141

Thanks RedHat!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Kilokat7 on March 08, 2015, 0232 UTC
X-FM with Redhat discussing his medium wave transmitter, shout-outs, live time checks, etc.  S7-S9 into Michigan, sounding good as usual in C-QUAM AM stereo.  Looking forward to settling into the show tonight.  Thanks Redhat!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: vhavrilko on March 08, 2015, 0233 UTC
Very good copy here in SW Idaho...

OM tlking abt AM xmtr & daylight saving time

0232 - ID w/ e-mail address of xfmshortwave@gmail.com
0233 - AC/DC "Hell's Bells"
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Dr. Strangelove on March 08, 2015, 0234 UTC
Huge +30 signal into AL!  Sounding great!  Thanks for the show!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Skipmuck on March 08, 2015, 0234 UTC
0230 UTC ....Daylight Savings Time tonight at 2 AM, St. Patricks day coming up
Hells Bells is sounding great through the stereo system, even in mono :)
(Redhat is digging into the archives :))
0304 UTC Thanks for the shoutout Mr. Redhat :)
0344 UTC Still a great signal here and NOT playing the Kinks...my kingdom for the shazam app....
Nice M9 flare at 2222 UTC Awesome! Thought we were on the downcycle?
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: ByteBORG on March 08, 2015, 0237 UTC
SINPO: 44334 - consistent signal - outstanding audio throughout the broadcast

0222 - Hells Bells - ACDC
0245 - OP says he's going to play new music
0246 - Desire - Meg Meyers
0246 - Positive ID by OM, UTC time check
0255 - Crow calls, ID, UTC time check, E Mail addy given: xfmshortwave@gmail.com
0302 - OP reads E Mails, Shout outs to HFU, making it across the ocean...
0311 - Canned ID, OP with UTC time check
0317 - Rock Steady - No Doubt
0330 - OP mentions eQSLs will be forthcoming soon, finally mastered GIMP
0343 - OP check various message boards, mentions Liquid Radio, UTC time check
0344 - My Valuable Hunting Knife
0347 - Canned ID - "The music sounds best on XFM Shortwave"
0405 - Everything Is Wrong - Interpol
0414 - Thanks for the mention RH !
0417 - Green Olive Trees
0424 - Canned ID
0425 - Istanbul (Thanks for this one !)
0440 - Special - Garbage


Thanks for the Show tonight.
I can't keep my eyes open, it's late,
but I'm recording the remainder.
:)  :)  :)
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: SDL on March 08, 2015, 0238 UTC
Tuned into ID @ 0221 UTC followed by Wall of Voodoo's Mexican Radio. Host talked for a bit with mention of reception reports, eventually into AC/DC song. Hard to copy.

SINPO 25222
Title: Pirates on 6965AM a 0240, too
Post by: Ron Hunsicker on March 08, 2015, 0241 UTC
45443

rock music
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: BDM on March 08, 2015, 0248 UTC
Good signal tonight with some quick fading   :)
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Broadwing56 on March 08, 2015, 0249 UTC
6965-X-FM 0:35 UTC

SINPO 32333

Played:

02:35 UTC  AC/DC Hells Bells
02:38 UTC King Crimson Three of a Kind 02:42 he is talking about taking requests, mentioned wanted requests and he is now talking about playing new music digging through his archives.
02:45 UTC talked about 80's category music.
02:46 UTC gave a station ID and then into a song with a female singer.


John C.
G33DDC- Wellbrook ALA1350+
Near Hershey, PA
QSLs of any kind appreciated to: broadwing56@msn.com
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: kgb on March 08, 2015, 0249 UTC
02:47  6965 AM
Rock mx "how do you want me"
ID about 02:45
Great signal into NE OHIO
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: PghScanner on March 08, 2015, 0251 UTC
S9-S9+ With very good sounding audio.

OM ID , looking through email.

Meg Myers - Desire

Thanks for the show
Title: Re: Pirates on 6965AM a 0240, too
Post by: blw on March 08, 2015, 0253 UTC
really loud. S9+20 and sometimes higher. Very good audio. Thanks for show!

X FM Shortwave Radio. May be a replay because he is reading email requests. Says they will send eQSLs.

Thanks for the show! The sound quality is unbelievably good.

How about playing Migration by The Amboy Dukes???
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: blw on March 08, 2015, 0256 UTC
really loud. S9+20 and sometimes higher. Very good audio. Thanks for show!

May be a replay because he is reading email requests. Says they will send eQSLs.

Thanks for the show! The sound quality is unbelievably good.

How about playing Migration by The Amboy Dukes???

Thanks for the shout out....woo hoo. And, thanks for offering to look up the request. My bad about the show being a replay. Great live show. Excellent DJ work.

Here's a shot of how much of the spectrum you are sizzling. My bandwidth filter is set to 7100 kHz!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: JohnS on March 08, 2015, 0319 UTC
Very strong signal with great audio here in eastern Nebraska @ 0315.  Live show featuring some new music with time checks and IDs.
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: kgb on March 08, 2015, 0342 UTC
03:38 gmt   signal still holding in very well, occasional fades.

You're audio and signal are doing great into NE ohio
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: RCCI on March 08, 2015, 0344 UTC
03:43 Just tuned in to live program - Hi Redhat! S9+ peaking at 10 signal into Illinois. Sorry to miss much of program (had grandkids over)

Thanks for the Show!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Markokpik on March 08, 2015, 0348 UTC
X-FM, 6965 AM, 0215 - 0347+, 3.8.15.  Listening since sign on off and on.  0346,accurate TC, talk and request for "My valubable hunting knife", ID.

Terrific S9+ wide, signal.  Pretty on the SDR.

Great show Redhat.  Thanks
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Dr. Strangelove on March 08, 2015, 0353 UTC
Still pinning the meter here in AL.  Sounding great!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: blw on March 08, 2015, 0402 UTC
Right you are, Doc. Station is hitting S9+30 at times right now. That screenshot earlier was only a portion of the bandwidth being taken up by the signal. It's a powerhouse!
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: kgb on March 08, 2015, 0426 UTC
04:25  "Istanbul not Constantinople"

Haven't heard that song in quite awhile.....
but the version most heard was by the Four Lads.

 
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Ron - Calif. on March 08, 2015, 0444 UTC
XFM, 6965AM, 0326 UTC, March 8, 2015

5+ minute audio recorded while listening in my car, via Eton E1 with 100 ft. long wire antenna, at Asilomar State Beach, near Monterey, Calif.:

https://app.box.com/s/3iucikz9utdc67ycdf2985rvl6gzkg6v

Ron
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Andrew Yoder on March 08, 2015, 0455 UTC
Tuned in late, but excellent signal here with a time check & a bit of talk by Redhat. X-FM promo & kinda psych-sounding guitar rock
Thanks for the show!
Andrew
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: Twoguysmining on March 08, 2015, 0505 UTC
S3 to S5 with occasional fades to S1 peaks toS7
05:00 live DJ
05:01 time in UTC
05:02 nine inch nails
05:06 new song.... Male vocals....rock!
05:10 live DJ talking about time to go home and new music
05:11 listing playlist
05:12 m class flair with reception report
05:13 beer report!
05:14 nutral catholic headlock
Title: Re: X-FM 6965 AM 0215 UTC 8 Mar 2015
Post by: ChrisSmolinski on March 08, 2015, 1159 UTC
Quite a strong signal here, solid SIO 555.