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Spy Numbers / Re: 6840 USB , EE YL phonetics

« on: March 31, 2010, 1735 UTC »

Here on the West Coast; have been unable to observe this signal,so far.

I think the signal path runs primarily up and down the East Coast.
Could go through one of the Auora Zones. During Geo-Magnetic Storm
may have a flutter Fade to it. Have to dig up a Globe.

My speculations are usually wrong;but, I have fun.

TNX

77

Spy Numbers / Re: Tail Ending possible? Vietnamese Numbers Station 10255 kHz USB

« on: March 26, 2010, 1822 UTC »

I have been generating these Azimuthal Equidistant Projections and plotting
V24's typical signal path. Hopefully, those new to this sort of thing can see
the possibilities. Try: www.wm7d.net/azproj.shtml

I am sure there are better ways of doing this; those with propagation
modeling experience could have a lot of fun. I like this.

I have to get back to some things I need to attend to.

Cheers

78

Spy Numbers / Re: Tail Ending possible? Vietnamese Numbers Station 10255 kHz USB

« on: March 25, 2010, 2119 UTC »

In the UTILITY section "LEX" of Ft. worth, Texas reports V24
observations complete with audio sample.

This is another useful point along V24's usual trajectory. So far, I have:
South Korea; Japan; San Luis Obispo, California; Mohave, California; and
FT. Worth, Texas.

As per my suggestion, I have been playing around with this. Will have
to dig up a Globe. Google: Equidistant Map Creation; I have been using
the one that starts with: AZ Proj at WM7D. It's pretty easy. I have been
using Soul, South Korea for starts.

TDP (Transmitter Documentation Project) sometimes is usefull for refineing
this proscess. However, thier data is not as up to date as it should be.

It appears that the upper most (Northern) half of Florida is in V24's
usual trajectory. Ground absorption is definately an issue. Many factors
effect the Skip zone size: Time of year, Time of Day, Sun Spot number,
and so on. If my memory is correct 6215 kHz is usually the strongest signal.

Hope this helps. TNX

79

Spy Numbers / Re: Tail Ending possible? Vietnamese Numbers Station 10255 kHz USB

« on: March 23, 2010, 1714 UTC »

I have:

M94  5715 kHz  1400-1406 UTC  3/22/2010  fair to good  ID 1014

M94 5715 kHz  1400-1406 UTC  3/23/2010  good through moderate
noise  ID 1014

Token has cosiderable knowledge; I defer.

Trying to get as much listening in as possible; increased noise levels
and weaker signals just around the corner as we move towards
summer.

80

Spy Numbers / Re: Tail Ending possible? Vietnamese Numbers Station 10255 kHz USB

« on: March 20, 2010, 1817 UTC »

10255 kHz USB

I was going to report "Nothing Doing";however, around 1621 UTC I did
observe a poor- barely discernible signal. Wait and see on this one.

Better luck with V24, I have:
V24  5715 kHz  1500-1506 UTC  Fair signal through noise
Music followed by Female counting 5 number groups 3/2 pattern
repeats with 2/3 pattern

V24  6215 kHz  1600-? (coffee refill)
Fair to good signal  4 number groups  2/2 pattern

V24  6730 kHz  1620-1630 UTC  Good Signal
5 number groups  3/2 pattern repeats with 2/3 pattern

I tend to be casual; fair to say, I missed several V24 transmissions
this morning.

On the subject of KPH, If you are interested in an operational Coastal
Maritime Station, Morse Code, Radio in general- Google KPH. I
highly recommend it.

I participated in the 100 year aniversary "Night of Nights" a couple
of years ago and have the verification. I used a MFJ Regenerative
Receiver. Say what you might about MFJ, I had fun building and
useing this Radio- I could use it now.

81

Spy Numbers / Re: Tail Ending possible? Vietnamese Numbers Station 10255 kHz USB

« on: March 19, 2010, 1819 UTC »

Here San Luis Obispo, California I have:

Vietnamese Numbers Station- alleged

10,255 kHz USB  1558-1612 UTC March 19  2010
fair to good signal

Again I am not SSB capable. I suppose I could cobble together a BFO,
or dig up another RCVR for a beat note. However, I am reasonably
confident of I.D. based upon audio files and format.
If anybody would verify my observations, or make a fool of me- I'd
appreciate it.

Sounded like two messages of 5f groups- could have been more after
1612 UTC.

Final note on V24.
I have been curious to get an idea of how much this signal spreads to
the North and South of this QTH. I never heard this signal in San Diego-
to the South and did not want to pester the Brass Pounders to the North
up at KPH. I am working at my "Terminal" speed of 30 wpm- maybe someday.
VVV AR VY 73 TNX SK ..

Those who have been doing the speculation and analysis of this signal-
Please keep up the good work.

82

Spy Numbers / Re: Tail Ending possible? Vietnamese Numbers Station 10255 kHz USB

« on: March 18, 2010, 2053 UTC »

Very new to this one myself. I get so excited takes me a while to settle down.
I only listened for about 5 minutes, evidently goes on longer.

I suspect you will have better luck with this signal than V24. Imagine a line
running from S. Korea to Japan to San Luis Obispo, Cal and then through
Mohave, Cal.; that will give you a rough idea of V24's usual trajectory. My
guess it is a directional antenna that is in use. Spring and Fall DX Season;
and also, times of Grey Line Enhancement might provide oportunities to
catch V24. Heard here most mornings.

I do not have the expertise regarding this new signal. But higher frequency
should propagate better than V24, may be more omni-directional than V24,
and is SSB. Both of these signals are primarily seawater circuits which
helps a lot for HF.

Good Hunting

83

Spy Numbers / Tail Ending possible? Vietnamese Numbers Station 10255 kHz USB

« on: March 18, 2010, 1735 UTC »

I have been reading about this one in another group that I am in.

Credit goes to "original-token" and others for finding and analizing this
signal.

I have here San Luis Obispo, California:

RCVR: DX-396 Not SSB capable; but wide passband
About 1600 UTC commences with male voice counting numbers in what
is evidently Vietnamese. I have listened to audio files of this so I am
pretty confident of the I.D.

Solid signal. I have no expertise on this; wanted to list it so others can
monitor also.

Try:  10255 kHz USB About 1600 UTC

84

Spy Numbers / Re: 7112 SSB CW 1818z

« on: March 17, 2010, 0120 UTC »

You should be able to enjoy quite a bit of CW in and around that frequency.
If my memory is correct thats the 40m Amateur Band.

On that band you will hear CW, SSB Phone, Digital, and Some Shortwave
Broadcasting.

Here in San Luis Obispo, Cal. I used to listen to one of those Cuban V2
voice Number Stations "Ocho Dos Dos Tinko Tinko" every Friday night.
Just below the 40m Band. Will have to check and see if it is still there.

Check the M8a listings for some more CW you might hear; If that fails,
nothing like the 20m Amateur Band 14Mhz for CW, Digital etc.

I enjoy Radio a heck of a lot. Have Fun.

85

Spy Numbers / Re: SK01 Digital and M8a MCW on 5810 Khz

« on: February 17, 2010, 1927 UTC »

Like many of you I am a very busy person, and can not participate in this
as much as I would like. However, I have decided to go into this in a little more
depth and learn as much as I can, time permitting.

I just stumbled upon a paper on Dirk Rijmenants outstanding 'Cipher Machine
and Cryptology' site. By the way, I repaired Teletype, KG-13, and
KW-7 Cryptographic Machines back in the day.

The name of the paper is, 'Cuban Agent Communications Failure of a
Perfect System'. It is recent 2010, summarizes this activity, only
10 pages long.

If any of you are interested and have not seen this, just go to Dirk's
site on right side bar click on 'One-Time Pad'  scroll down to
more on One-Time Pad and download 'Cuban Agent Communications (PDF)
Hopefully this will shed some light on this.

86

Spy Numbers / SK01 Digital and M8a MCW on 5810 Khz

« on: February 05, 2010, 1957 UTC »

Here San Luis Obispo, California I have:

SK01 transmissions on 5810 Khz in progress about 0615-0652 Feb. 5 UTC
Noted Morse character 'H' sent three times.

To get an idea of this, I suggest youtube videos. See:
Waterfall Images-sample 1   By: K2NCC All 45 of his videos are superb
for getting educated about software defined digital modes.

Last but certainly not least, see: "Atencion" Cuban numbers station-
with data!   By MattExzy

M8a came up on 5810 Khz  0700-0732
The three recipients were:
NWMUA (#25941)
NDTTA (#23001)
RGGUA (#68841)

A repeat M8a transmission commenced at about 0800 UTC on 5900 Khz.

Cheers

87

Spy Numbers / Re: 5800 Khz numbers

« on: February 04, 2010, 1836 UTC »

     Here San Luis Obispo, California 'The California Ozarks' (More of a state of
mind, than a geographical location) I Have:

     M8a 5900Khz 0500-0532 Feb. 4  UTC
   
     The three recipients were:

     WNDNN (#52322)
     UUANN (#44122)
     GDTTN (#83002)

     Repeat transmission:

     0558-0632 UTC on 5800Khz

     Please see the Enigma and external links sections on the Main Page.
     Wealth of information if you happen to be new to this like I am. (lots
     of frequencies...)

     TNX.

88

Spy Numbers / Re: 5800 Khz numbers

« on: February 02, 2010, 2338 UTC »

     M8a  also on 5810 Khz

     These transmissions seem to be more prevalent.

     Here San Luis Obispo, California:

     M8a  5810 Khz  0600-0633  Jan. 31  UTC

     Good signal through slight: noise, turbulence and occasional
selective fade.

     The Three Recipients were:
     GWUAA (#85411)
     IARIN (#71672)
     GTGTA (#80801)

     I would expect another repeat transmission nearby. Also these
would be several times throughout the week.

     Cheers

89

Spy Numbers / Re: 5800 Khz numbers

« on: January 07, 2010, 2315 UTC »

Here San Luis Obispo, California I Have:

M8a  5900 KHz  0515- 0535  Jan. 6 UTC   (Wed. Evening PST)
Fair Signal with high pitched ringing sound  Xmtr Fault? No
other carrior present.

Also: M8a  5800 KHz  0600-0633 Jan. 6 UTC
Good Signal through moderate noise and deep fade. Pure
Tone Modulated Note.

Evidently, Can be found throughout the week.

90

Spy Numbers / Re: 5800 Khz numbers

« on: January 06, 2010, 0000 UTC »

I can verify. Here Central California Coast I have:

M8a  5900 KHz  In progress  0515-0530 Sat Jan.2  UTC
Five letter groups  Solid Signal ends with  AR AR AR SK

M8a  5800 KHz  0600-0630 Sat. Jan.2 UTC  Five letter Groups
Solid with slight noise and fade  ends with AR AR AR SK

Both transmissions sounded like the same prerecorded message to me. Could be
wrong on that.

I Still get a little confused on the UTC. Was Friday evening PST.

TNX