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Shortwave Broadcast / BBC Singapore Transmitter To Close
« on: July 05, 2023, 1717 UTC »
BBC Singapore to close down on July 16,2023, news from monitor Jose Jacob Via AWR Wavescan
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Shortwave Broadcast / MISSING: Radio Vanuatu
« on: June 10, 2023, 0901 UTC »
I’ve checked the last two nights (6/10, 6/9) and Vanuatu hasn’t been heard anywhere ..5040, 7260, 3935, 9960 or 2485(the last two they’re actually registered but I’ve never heard and I haven’t heard 5040 in awhile.
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Shortwave Broadcast / World Music Radio 15700 Denmark Logged In Alaska!
« on: May 29, 2023, 2020 UTC »
NEW SW LOG!! World Music Radio on 15700khz with 200W beamed at 180 deg. az from Randers, Denmark logged at 1914UTC Mon May 29th in McGrath, Alaska. Heard with several songs including "Rock The Casbah" several minutes in.
SINPO was teetering close to 35444 on fade ups but down to 23333 or worse 20 minutes in. ATS 215 Max Radio, 15 foot wellbrook loop, DXEngineering Preamp and EmTech ZM2 tuner
SINPO was teetering close to 35444 on fade ups but down to 23333 or worse 20 minutes in. ATS 215 Max Radio, 15 foot wellbrook loop, DXEngineering Preamp and EmTech ZM2 tuner
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Shortwave Broadcast / R. Senda Cristiana 4820 & R. Mosoj Chaski 3310
« on: May 28, 2023, 1903 UTC »
Both were logged early morning (local, UTC Afternoon) May 28th. Bolivia is a new country for me on SW, and while Peru isnt, 4820 is a new station to me.
voice was a bit tough but when either played music it popped out nicely.
ATS25 X1, 15 ft Wellbrook loop, DXE Preamp and EmTech Zm2 tuner in rural west central alaska
voice was a bit tough but when either played music it popped out nicely.
ATS25 X1, 15 ft Wellbrook loop, DXE Preamp and EmTech Zm2 tuner in rural west central alaska
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Shortwave Broadcast / Radio Vanuatu
« on: May 18, 2023, 0055 UTC »
This past weekend, 11835khz had a noticeable hum.. the next day and subsequent days, it hasnt been on the air.. 7260 continues on past 0700UTc, when it should sign off.
I gotta think this 11835 is intentional at this point, after 3-4 years!
I gotta think this 11835 is intentional at this point, after 3-4 years!
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Shortwave Broadcast / Distortion From Voice Of Korea, Pyongyang
« on: May 07, 2023, 1846 UTC »
They've been sliding downhill for the last 6 months or so and they were already cruddy enough.. not quite to the level of Cairo and cuba but theyre about there.. this doesn't appear to affect all their language services though.
Here's a link to a video I shot showing how bad it's gotten in Pyongyang.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2gnb5lNV0Y
Here's a link to a video I shot showing how bad it's gotten in Pyongyang.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2gnb5lNV0Y
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Shortwave Broadcast / Additional Frequency For Overcomer Ministry Via Bulgaria
« on: May 01, 2023, 1554 UTC »
From Spaceline owners:
As of 1 May 2023, The Overcomer Ministry moved to a new frequency 15400 kHz via Shortwave Airtime - Space Line Ltd. Bulgaria , every day, 1500-1800 UTC.
Reception reports at lastime@overcomerministry.org
As of 1 May 2023, The Overcomer Ministry moved to a new frequency 15400 kHz via Shortwave Airtime - Space Line Ltd. Bulgaria , every day, 1500-1800 UTC.
Reception reports at lastime@overcomerministry.org
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Shortwave Broadcast / Radio Tarma 4775khz Peru Apr 8 0956UTC
« on: April 29, 2023, 0026 UTC »
So, I *MUST* share what is probably one of my best SW logs to date. This will about blow your socks off!
Back on Saturday night/very very early Sunday morning local time (Sunday morning UTC) here at my McGrath, Alaska QTH, I had some real good central/south american reception on HF... so about 0953UTC I decided to tune across the tropical bands where some central/south american stations still reside.
I got to 4775khz and while I had CODAR Hammering away ((Coastal Ocean Dynamics Applications Radar), I also clearly had a carrier for something else at 0953UTC so I hit record and waited. .and boy was I rewarded!!
This is 1kw non directional Radio Tarma from Peru on 4775khz .. and despite CODAR hammering the piss out of it, you can very clearly hear the music and theres a commercial in my recording where you can make out the phone number. The recording gets much better 15 minutes in.
I swear if you listen closely, you can tell theres a carrier under the CODAR when my recording begins before the music kicks in 10 seconds later!
The picture is from the Radio Tarma SW Dipole antenna from the AM/FM/SW Transmitter site on the mountain outside of Tarma, Peru. The ppicture is from DX'er Don Moore's website where hes got alot more awesome stuff http://www.donmooredxer.com/
Here is my audio recording:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10VkmGUf5Pc4HbdfJahsq725-ejb49mRs/view?usp=share_link
I use a 15 foot Wellbrook loop, DXE Preamp, EmTech ZM2 tuner and ATS25 Max Radio
Back on Saturday night/very very early Sunday morning local time (Sunday morning UTC) here at my McGrath, Alaska QTH, I had some real good central/south american reception on HF... so about 0953UTC I decided to tune across the tropical bands where some central/south american stations still reside.
I got to 4775khz and while I had CODAR Hammering away ((Coastal Ocean Dynamics Applications Radar), I also clearly had a carrier for something else at 0953UTC so I hit record and waited. .and boy was I rewarded!!
This is 1kw non directional Radio Tarma from Peru on 4775khz .. and despite CODAR hammering the piss out of it, you can very clearly hear the music and theres a commercial in my recording where you can make out the phone number. The recording gets much better 15 minutes in.
I swear if you listen closely, you can tell theres a carrier under the CODAR when my recording begins before the music kicks in 10 seconds later!
The picture is from the Radio Tarma SW Dipole antenna from the AM/FM/SW Transmitter site on the mountain outside of Tarma, Peru. The ppicture is from DX'er Don Moore's website where hes got alot more awesome stuff http://www.donmooredxer.com/
Here is my audio recording:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10VkmGUf5Pc4HbdfJahsq725-ejb49mRs/view?usp=share_link
I use a 15 foot Wellbrook loop, DXE Preamp, EmTech ZM2 tuner and ATS25 Max Radio
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Shortwave Broadcast / How bad does Radio Cairo sound?
« on: April 27, 2023, 1911 UTC »
They've been this way for at least a decade or two.. theyre even worse than Cuba or Iran on SW.
Take a listen to their Turkish language service on 9850khz from a Cairo transmitter site to the middle east at 1843UTC on April 8th in alaska:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGKdd13-xtXH-pcuofV8v9IHpFZZAF5l/view?usp=share_link
Take a listen to their Turkish language service on 9850khz from a Cairo transmitter site to the middle east at 1843UTC on April 8th in alaska:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGKdd13-xtXH-pcuofV8v9IHpFZZAF5l/view?usp=share_link
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Shortwave Broadcast / Problems in Havana Sun Apr 16/Mon Apr 17th.
« on: April 17, 2023, 0600 UTC »
How wrong can Radio Havana Cuba get it today? I dont think they have their A, B or C team on staff tonight, I think its the F team.
15140 khz has been on for the last several hours (as of 0515UTC Apr 17th) but it shouldnt be on now, it should be on middle of the day US time.
6060, 6160 and 6165 should be on but arent
11670 is off
11760 is on but should be off and was just heard broadcasting Suzy Cubano aka Hm01 counting down the hits when this has never been an HM01 frequency. She dropped carrier after a tone.
15140 khz has been on for the last several hours (as of 0515UTC Apr 17th) but it shouldnt be on now, it should be on middle of the day US time.
6060, 6160 and 6165 should be on but arent
11670 is off
11760 is on but should be off and was just heard broadcasting Suzy Cubano aka Hm01 counting down the hits when this has never been an HM01 frequency. She dropped carrier after a tone.
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Shortwave Broadcast / HCJB 6050, R. Logos 4810 & R. Tarma 4775 Apr 8
« on: April 09, 2023, 1954 UTC »
On Saturday about 830pm (0430UTC Sun) I logged HCJB/The Vocie of The Andes on 6050khz with 10kw beamed at 18 degrees from Quito, Ecaudor at just absolutely bangin levels or over 20 minutes. I would've been plenty happy if that was the highlight of my DX logs for the day...
...but it wasn't!! At 126am Sun (0926UTC, I had 1kw non directional Radio Logos in Peru with music fading up a bit over/under CODAR(Coastal Ocean Dynamics Applications Radar is used for near-surface ocean monitoring) It wasn't great but it was obvious.
Then I decided to wait a little longer and at 153am, I tuned over to 4775khz and heard CODAR just hammering away but I also clearly had a carrier there that wasn't CODAR. And within a minute of listed sign on, I heard some Peruvian type music kick on and heard several announcements and even very clearly made out a partial phone number from Radio Tarma!!
ATS2 Max Radio, 15 foot Wellbrook loop, DXE Preamp and Emtech ZM2 tuner (This tuner makes all the difference on week signals!!!)
...but it wasn't!! At 126am Sun (0926UTC, I had 1kw non directional Radio Logos in Peru with music fading up a bit over/under CODAR(Coastal Ocean Dynamics Applications Radar is used for near-surface ocean monitoring) It wasn't great but it was obvious.
Then I decided to wait a little longer and at 153am, I tuned over to 4775khz and heard CODAR just hammering away but I also clearly had a carrier there that wasn't CODAR. And within a minute of listed sign on, I heard some Peruvian type music kick on and heard several announcements and even very clearly made out a partial phone number from Radio Tarma!!
ATS2 Max Radio, 15 foot Wellbrook loop, DXE Preamp and Emtech ZM2 tuner (This tuner makes all the difference on week signals!!!)
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MW Loggings / TWO Station DX Test with SSTV Apr 8/9
« on: April 03, 2023, 1804 UTC »
The Courtesy Program Committee (CPC) of the National Radio Club and International Radio Club of America are proud to announce another “Dual DX Test” this weekend.
Chief Engineer Todd Clark will be doing maintenance testing starting on Saturday, April 8th at 12:01 AM Mountain Daylight Time (0601 UTC) when KJJR, 880 AM, will be testing on daytime power and pattern. 10,000 watts. Programming will consist of sweep tones, Morse Code IDs, 1 kHz “long duration tones,” etc. The test will last two hours, until 02:00 AM Mountain Time.
Part two of the dual test is the next day, Sunday, April 9th, at 12:01 AM Mountain Daylight Time (0601 UTC) when KSEN, 1150 AM, will be testing on daytime power and pattern. 10,000 watts. Programming will consist of sweep tones, Morse Code IDs, 1 kHz “long duration tones,” etc. The test will last two hours, until 02:00 AM Mountain Time.
SSTV (Slow-Scan TV) Tests
Both tests will also feature the transmission of Slow-Scan TV images commonly used by amateur radio operators and increasingly by shortwave broadcasters.
The images are transmitted as audio tones in Scottie 1 format. KDWN recently used this same format in Las Vegas during their signoff DX Tests. SSTV requires computer software to decode. This can be done using an audio connection to your PC or holding a cell phone near your speaker.
SSTV is straightforward and works great. You can get reasonable images by picking up audio with your laptop without wiring.
Download the free MMSSTV app and try it out:
hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php
Another great app for Mac or PC is Fldigi from http://www.w1hkj.com/.
You can also search the App store on your iPhone or Google Play for Android for “SSTV.” Lots of great apps are available.
Highly recommend you test BEFORE the weekend. The best bet is to tune to 14.233 MHz in USB mode if you have a shortwave receiver. Lots of activity there most of the day.
--
++ Note: SSTV is not a weak-signal mode like FT8. If you cannot copy the Morse Code and sweep tones, you will unlikely decode an SSTV image successfully.
It’s a fun mode, not a miracle mode.
QSL INFORMATION
At the station’s request, the Courtesy Program Committee will be responsible for verifying reception reports and issuing QSLs. All reception reports should be emailed to:
dx@highnoonfilm.com
The new QSL rules for CPC-coordinated tests will be in effect for this test. Please read them carefully.
SPECIAL THANKS
A big thank you to Chief Engineer Todd Clark who agreed to include SSTV and allow us to test this mode as an option for future tests. Also to Paul Walker, who arranged for all this.
And to Rob Keeney who encoded the images into SSTV format and provided technical expertise on incorporating them into our files.
NEW QSL RULES FOR THE 2022-2023 SEASON
DX Tests are arranged by the Courtesy Program Committee of the National Radio Club (NRC) and the International Radio Club of America (IRCA.) Both clubs offer low-cost, online-only memberships. It is appropriate that those seeking QSLs should support the clubs financially. Please indicate in your request which club you are a member of. It may improve the response time for your QSL.
QSL requests for DX Tests where the CPC will issue QSLs must be received within 30 days of the test.
A brief recording of at least two (2) minutes must be submitted. .MP3, .wav, or .MP4 video formats accepted. No written reports unless accompanied by a recording.
No remote receivers (Internet-based) will be accepted for QSLs. The exceptions to this rule are as follows:
A.) If you constructed the remote receiver, maintained it, or contributed money towards those purposes, you may use it to submit reception reports. Examples would be DXers who built remote receivers in low-noise locations but operate from home.
B.) Internet-based receivers you don’t own are only acceptable if they are more than 500 miles from the transmitter of the test station. You must fully disclose which receiver was used, including its URL. If the owner is known, please provide their name so they may receive credit. Include the distance of the receiver in miles from the transmitter site.
C.) Only one QSL will be issued per DXer, even if they operate multiple remote receiver sites or use more than one remote receiver at distances of 500 miles to receive the station.
QSLs will be issued only after the conclusion of the 2022-2023 DX Season. Generally, this will occur in April. We will send out group emails when QSLs are issued.
Unpaid volunteers perform all work in verifying reports and sending you a QSL. We all have jobs, spouses, kids, and lives. Be patient. Be nice.
Chief Engineer Todd Clark will be doing maintenance testing starting on Saturday, April 8th at 12:01 AM Mountain Daylight Time (0601 UTC) when KJJR, 880 AM, will be testing on daytime power and pattern. 10,000 watts. Programming will consist of sweep tones, Morse Code IDs, 1 kHz “long duration tones,” etc. The test will last two hours, until 02:00 AM Mountain Time.
Part two of the dual test is the next day, Sunday, April 9th, at 12:01 AM Mountain Daylight Time (0601 UTC) when KSEN, 1150 AM, will be testing on daytime power and pattern. 10,000 watts. Programming will consist of sweep tones, Morse Code IDs, 1 kHz “long duration tones,” etc. The test will last two hours, until 02:00 AM Mountain Time.
SSTV (Slow-Scan TV) Tests
Both tests will also feature the transmission of Slow-Scan TV images commonly used by amateur radio operators and increasingly by shortwave broadcasters.
The images are transmitted as audio tones in Scottie 1 format. KDWN recently used this same format in Las Vegas during their signoff DX Tests. SSTV requires computer software to decode. This can be done using an audio connection to your PC or holding a cell phone near your speaker.
SSTV is straightforward and works great. You can get reasonable images by picking up audio with your laptop without wiring.
Download the free MMSSTV app and try it out:
hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php
Another great app for Mac or PC is Fldigi from http://www.w1hkj.com/.
You can also search the App store on your iPhone or Google Play for Android for “SSTV.” Lots of great apps are available.
Highly recommend you test BEFORE the weekend. The best bet is to tune to 14.233 MHz in USB mode if you have a shortwave receiver. Lots of activity there most of the day.
--
++ Note: SSTV is not a weak-signal mode like FT8. If you cannot copy the Morse Code and sweep tones, you will unlikely decode an SSTV image successfully.
It’s a fun mode, not a miracle mode.
QSL INFORMATION
At the station’s request, the Courtesy Program Committee will be responsible for verifying reception reports and issuing QSLs. All reception reports should be emailed to:
dx@highnoonfilm.com
The new QSL rules for CPC-coordinated tests will be in effect for this test. Please read them carefully.
SPECIAL THANKS
A big thank you to Chief Engineer Todd Clark who agreed to include SSTV and allow us to test this mode as an option for future tests. Also to Paul Walker, who arranged for all this.
And to Rob Keeney who encoded the images into SSTV format and provided technical expertise on incorporating them into our files.
NEW QSL RULES FOR THE 2022-2023 SEASON
DX Tests are arranged by the Courtesy Program Committee of the National Radio Club (NRC) and the International Radio Club of America (IRCA.) Both clubs offer low-cost, online-only memberships. It is appropriate that those seeking QSLs should support the clubs financially. Please indicate in your request which club you are a member of. It may improve the response time for your QSL.
QSL requests for DX Tests where the CPC will issue QSLs must be received within 30 days of the test.
A brief recording of at least two (2) minutes must be submitted. .MP3, .wav, or .MP4 video formats accepted. No written reports unless accompanied by a recording.
No remote receivers (Internet-based) will be accepted for QSLs. The exceptions to this rule are as follows:
A.) If you constructed the remote receiver, maintained it, or contributed money towards those purposes, you may use it to submit reception reports. Examples would be DXers who built remote receivers in low-noise locations but operate from home.
B.) Internet-based receivers you don’t own are only acceptable if they are more than 500 miles from the transmitter of the test station. You must fully disclose which receiver was used, including its URL. If the owner is known, please provide their name so they may receive credit. Include the distance of the receiver in miles from the transmitter site.
C.) Only one QSL will be issued per DXer, even if they operate multiple remote receiver sites or use more than one remote receiver at distances of 500 miles to receive the station.
QSLs will be issued only after the conclusion of the 2022-2023 DX Season. Generally, this will occur in April. We will send out group emails when QSLs are issued.
Unpaid volunteers perform all work in verifying reports and sending you a QSL. We all have jobs, spouses, kids, and lives. Be patient. Be nice.
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Shortwave Broadcast / Radio Vanuatu 5040khz Apr 1 0830UTC
« on: April 01, 2023, 0852 UTC »
Noted at 0832UTC with a Radio Vanuatu announcer talking an Australian about something, I didn't catch what.. its late here. S9+10 or better signal and off schedule. 3945 should be on now. I haven't heard 7260 in awhile but I haven't looked for it really.. However, 5040 sounds strong and better than anything else ive heard form Vanuatu in awhile
I didnt note SIBC 5020 on either but as well, the last6 few times ive heard them, 5020 had modulation in the toilet.
I didnt note SIBC 5020 on either but as well, the last6 few times ive heard them, 5020 had modulation in the toilet.
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MW Loggings / Upcoming DX Test With SSTV!
« on: March 31, 2023, 1754 UTC »
Les And I from the DX Test committee are working out the particulars and he'll release the details in the next few days... but we'll have a 2 station DX test and both will contain a slow scan tv image!
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Shortwave Broadcast / How Strong Is R. Nac'l de Amazonias 11780kHz In Alaska?
« on: March 24, 2023, 1913 UTC »
Some of you have probably heard/seen me talk about Rádio Nacional de Amazonias (Brazil) on 11780khz in the past here or in other online DX gatherings, it's my favorite SW signal to date. It's 100kw from near Brasilia beamed to the northern amazon regions of the country
Well, I've talked about how strong it can be. The clip in the link below is from Wednesday afternoon AK time, Thursday morning UTC
S9+55 on peaks, S9+20 nominal. Zero noise, zero fading, almost as good as FM Mono!! I use an ATS25max radio , an emtech zm2 tuner, a DXE preamp and a 15 foot wellbrook loop
Audio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PwF7B2d5yZwFlUnRaNYZ3xD3o7UkPN0j/view?usp=share_link
Well, I've talked about how strong it can be. The clip in the link below is from Wednesday afternoon AK time, Thursday morning UTC
S9+55 on peaks, S9+20 nominal. Zero noise, zero fading, almost as good as FM Mono!! I use an ATS25max radio , an emtech zm2 tuner, a DXE preamp and a 15 foot wellbrook loop
Audio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PwF7B2d5yZwFlUnRaNYZ3xD3o7UkPN0j/view?usp=share_link
