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10/11 meters / Re: 3837 voice beacon on 27500khz usb & earlier a CW station

« on: September 22, 2013, 1540 UTC »

Not hearing anything on 27500 kHz at 1540Z.

Hearing a few stations 28300-28500 USB, nothing near 29MHz AM nor around 29.6+ MHz in FM.



1611Z: Hearing the beacon now fairly strong at about S9 45344. Male voice saying "3 8 DIVISION  3 8 DIVISION  3 8 DIVISION  VOICE BEACON"
(I think its "division")



_{Yaesu FT-840 with 102' G5RV @ 25'}

4667

North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Undercover Radio 21450 AM 21455 USB 1435 UTC 22 Sep 2013

« on: September 22, 2013, 1522 UTC »

Nothing here at all on 21455 USB at 1522Z.





_{Yaesu FT-840 with 102' G5RV @ 25'}

4668

General Radio Discussion / Re: How to follow the All-Ireland finals on RTÉ

« on: September 22, 2013, 1341 UTC »

0841Z Just barely picking them up on 17725 kHz.

4669

North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Red Mercury Labs!, 6925U, 09222013, 0232utc,s7/s8

« on: September 22, 2013, 0419 UTC »

Heard the last 30-45 mins of the show and very enjoyable. Signal was moderate, 25442 overall. Music audio seemed to be a little stronger than the voice audio.


 

_{Yaesu FT-840 with 102' G5RV @25'}

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: X-FM Shortwave 6965am 0144z 9/22/2013

« on: September 22, 2013, 0418 UTC »

Great signal tonight as well a very enjoyable show.



_{Yaesu FT-840 with 102' G5RV @ 25'}

4671

General Radio Discussion / How to follow the All-Ireland finals on RTÉ

« on: September 21, 2013, 1907 UTC »

http://www.rte.ie/sport/features/2012/0904/336266-worldwide-all-ireland-finals-coverage-on-rte-radio/

RTÉ.ie will have previews, reviews and analysis from the top GAA analysts, features, picture galleries, live TV and Radio streaming, player and manager interviews and a live text tracker to keep you right up to date with events in Croke Park.

RTÉ Radio will broadcast the GAA All Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday 8 September and the All Ireland Football Final on Sunday 22 September on all wavelengths and via the internet to Irish people and communities around the world.

RTÉ is asking on those with relatives or friends abroad to let them know that this coverage is available and to invite them to the biggest party in Ireland’s sporting calendar.

Ireland: At home, audiences can listen as usual to the GAA finals on RTÉ Radio 1 FM, DAB, RTÉ.ie and on Longwave 252.

Britain: Across most of Britain, listeners can receive our coverage on Long Wave 252. In addition RTÉ Radio 1 is available on the UK free to air satellite platform Freesat on channel 750.

Worldwide: Across the world, the match commentaries will be available online at www.rte.ie/radio1 and www.rte.ie/sport

Shortwave to Africa: In Africa, where many Irish people live and work, often in relative isolation with poor communications, RTÉ is providing special transmissions on shortwave radio. See details below.

SHORTWAVE FREQUENCIES FOR AFRICA
Both Finals throw in at 3.30pm Irish Time [1430Z]

Southern Africa - 7405 kHz (2pm to 6pm)  [1300-1700Z]
East Africa - 17725 kHz (2pm to 5pm)   [1300-1600Z]
East Africa - 11620 kHz (5pm to 6pm)   [1600-1700Z]
West Africa - 7505 kHz (2pm to 6pm)  [1300-1700Z]

These services are part of RTÉ’s continued commitment to Irish people overseas and, over the years, has proven especially popular with those in geographically or technically isolated areas.

In addition to RTÉ Radio broadcasts, RTÉ will also broadcast the All Ireland Finals on RTÉ Two Television. Don’t forget also the extensive and dynamic online offering from www.rte.ie/sport.

For further details of RTÉ coverage abroad please see
http://www.rte.ie/radio/worldwide.html

Ways to Listen to RTÉ
http://www.rte.ie/radio/page/rte-radio-ways-to-listen.html

4672

QSLs Received / Re: KVOH Voice Of Hope QSL

« on: September 21, 2013, 1826 UTC »

Received one today in the mail as well.

4673

General Radio Discussion / Re: 4441 kHz Canadian bush net

« on: September 20, 2013, 2232 UTC »

Great article. Going to be monitoring this one as well.

4674

General Radio Discussion / Re: Greek shortwave to be dismantled after order by Ministry of Finance

« on: September 19, 2013, 0225 UTC »

Keep the recorders recording while they're still on.

4675

North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Xtal ship, 6950am, 09162013, 0109utc, s6

« on: September 16, 2013, 0123 UTC »

0123Z 34333 S5 Country Joe and the Fish "Feel Like I'm Fixing To Die"





_{Yaesu FT-840 with 102' G5RV @ 25'}

4676

Equipment / Re: Suggestions?

« on: September 16, 2013, 0122 UTC »

Your equipment should be fine and 3/4 of an acre is fine.

I have a 102' G5RV at about 20' and it works fine for general HF listening.  Currently listening to a pirate on 6950 AM. Had been tuning around 19-41m SW BC bands.

Also have a 100' wire that runs from the porch to the shed in the back. The lowest point is about 7' from the ground and the high point is probably 15'. Its not the greatest, but better than nothing. And about as cheap as it can get.

Does your PRO-2004 still work? I have one as well, but it doesn't work anymore. From what I've read about it, that model had bad PCBs that that lose their connections through the boards.  Too bad too, as that was a great scanner when it worked.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Blue Ocean Radio 13910 USB 1948 UTC 15 Sep 2013

« on: September 15, 2013, 2040 UTC »

2038Z 35433 S7 Musical tones or something.
2039Z 35443 S7 ID with reception request. Then signed off.

Caught the last minute of the broadcast and it was decently strong.




_{Yaesu FT-847 with 100' wire}

4678

MW Loggings / UNID 1690 kHz September 15, 2013 1808Z

« on: September 15, 2013, 1810 UTC »

1808Z 55454 S9+20
UNID station is back playing the Real Oldies Channel.




_{Perseus SDR with Wellbrook ALA-1530S+ loop}

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: X-FM Shortwave 6975 AM 0253z Sept. 15, 2013

« on: September 15, 2013, 0512 UTC »

Been listening since he came on. Been up & down, from the noise level S5 to a solid S9.

Around 0430Z, the band dropped and signal has been just above the noise level. Too bad too, some great music playing tonight. And, of course, in the awesome C-QUAM.

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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: a new dog walking frequency 3:00 utc 9/13/2013

« on: September 15, 2013, 0244 UTC »

if I had a toddler, sure wouldn't allow 'em riding a tricycle in the street. But then, I would also care about the child.