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Author Topic: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013  (Read 3125 times)

Offline ChrisSmolinski

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RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« on: March 23, 2013, 2214 UTC »
Just signed on with an ID then into music, S8 here.
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2013, 2218 UTC »
Also S8 here in Kentucky, modulation seems a little low but good copy.
ID then into "We're an American Band" by GFR @ 2217
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2013, 2218 UTC »
S/on with oldies.  S7 here.  

!yaler eht rof sknahT
« Last Edit: March 23, 2013, 2224 UTC by jFarley »
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2013, 2219 UTC »
2215z ID "RKNW - London 197m "
2216z "American Band" Grand Funk RR #1 in 1973!!!
2218z ID
2221z ID mention 197m ?1520? from SW London
2236z ID "Pirate Radio Station but Don't Tell Anyone"!!! LOL
2359z "Go All the Way"
2300z mention of Easter Weekend
2311z /off

Great audio!

10 over w/ static crashes

Thanks for the show!!!

Thanks RKNW1521am@gmail.com
« Last Edit: March 23, 2013, 2312 UTC by RAFman »
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2013, 2219 UTC »
S6 WITH american band sound like a english pirate.

Paul
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2013, 2220 UTC »
2212- Rock 'She will put a Spell on You'

2215 - Relay of RKNW1521 AM from South  London

2216 - 'We are a American Band'

2224 - provided email as rknw1521am@gmail.com

SINPO;55555 here in SE PA

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« Last Edit: March 23, 2013, 2243 UTC by caodwolf »
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2013, 2223 UTC »
about s7 here at tune in 2223z
unidentified music - om sings
fadey in s5 noise floor
vocals gaining at times to solid & strong
RKNW 2224z
« Last Edit: March 23, 2013, 2225 UTC by fpeconsultant »
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2013, 2247 UTC »
Just coming in right above the noise floor at 22:30 here.  Getting better now at 22:46 but still weak.
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2013, 2308 UTC »
Hi,

That station heard also in W. Europe since 22.12, but very weak, and atmospheric noise prevents understanding the announcements. It just sounds like a British station. Rather on 6925.1 kHz AM mode.

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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2013, 0034 UTC »
Caught the last 2 min here. S9+5 sig. Thanks to RKNW & the relay station for the show!
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Re: RKNW 6925 AM 2212 UTC 23 Mar 2013
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2013, 1515 UTC »
e-QSL's sent out today, thanks for all the email reports.

Low powered TX based in SW London broadcasting on 1521 AM most weekends.
Me and a pal keeping the AM alive, having a bit of fun while going through a middle age crisis.

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