We seek to understand and document all radio transmissions, legal and otherwise, as part of the radio listening hobby. We do not encourage any radio operations contrary to regulations. Always consult with the appropriate authorities if you have questions concerning what is permissible in your locale.

« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Radio Bluebird - 1638kHz 26-Dec-2013 0115z (late post)  (Read 1616 times)

Offline DimBulb

  • Global Moderator
  • DX Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 1989
    • New Hampshire
    • View Profile
    • Email
Radio Bluebird - 1638kHz 26-Dec-2013 0115z (late post)
« on: December 27, 2013, 2243 UTC »
  Radio Bluebird from the Netherlands was putting a great signal into New Hampshire on Christmas Evening.  The signal was S4-S6 with little fading and not much splatter from the US broadcast stations above and below.

  Operator announcements in audio clip:

  00:20  (Shout to DimBulb)
  01:38
  11:02  Bluebird ID
  15:04  Bluebird ID
  21:39  Bluebird ID
  23:23
  25:20


https://archive.org/embed/Bluebird26-dec-20130115z1638khz
« Last Edit: December 29, 2013, 0401 UTC by DimBulb »
Logged
Location: New Hampshire  eMail: dimbulb999@gmail.com

Offline clobdell

  • Global Moderator
  • DXing Phenomena
  • *****
  • Posts: 4260
    • Massachusetts
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Radio Bluebird - 1638kHz 26-Dec-2013 0115z (late post)
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2013, 1547 UTC »
Nice!  I'd have problems with a local TIS on 1640 here.
Logged
Receiver: Eton E1, JRC NRD-525, 535 and 545, Icom IC-7300
Aerial: MFJ G5RV dipole
near Lowell Massachusetts - Gateway To The Merrimack Valley.
All loggings are from my QTH with my equipment unless stated otherwise.
QSL to: crlobdell1@gmail.com or
Box 80146, Stoneham, MA 02180
Amateur Radio Station: KC1IUK

Offline EvenLess

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 75
  • Classic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Radio Bluebird - 1638kHz 26-Dec-2013 0115z (late post)
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2013, 1551 UTC »
Nice find - very strong S10 off of websdr twente university in Holland. Anyway to get a QSL?

15:53z Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel.
15:55z Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days.
16:00z Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing.
« Last Edit: December 29, 2013, 1600 UTC by EvenLess »
Logged
QSL please to telex@outlook.com
Central Maryland
Icom 7610/ Elecraft KX3 / Yaesu FT-857D / Kenwood TS50
MyAntennas End Fed  for 40/80m
K4KIO HexBeam for 20/17/15/12/10m
MFJ-1979 / Little Tarheel II
Pages: [1]
« previous next »