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Author Topic: WJFK 6903.5 AM 2244z  (Read 4106 times)

Offline ChrisSmolinski

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WJFK 6903.5 AM 2244z
« on: November 22, 2009, 2247 UTC »
Speech by JFK, mention of his inauguration. Weak, S2 or S3. Into the events of his assassination.

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Re: WJFK 6903.5 AM 2244z
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2009, 2258 UTC »
Peaking nicely through the noise into St. LOuis at 22:57z, now with JFK speech about sending the National Guard to protect black student at University of Alabama.  Nice historical broadcast.
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Re: WJFK 6903.5 AM 2244z
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2009, 2301 UTC »
11/22/09, 6903.5 AM, 2300z, sounds like JFK voice, other speakers, right at noise level so difficult copy.
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Re: WJFK 6903.5 AM 2244z
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2009, 2335 UTC »
6903.4 AM SIO 322-323

Decent signal through the static with fading conditions; first time hearing this one for me :)

23:26z "..after the first shot, Mrs. Connely grabbed her husband.."
23:35z WJFK ID
23:39z audio of JFK speech close to noise floor making it difficult to make out what's being said
23:43z "..and for the control of all nations.." - JFK
23:44z ID
23:45z 'Battle Hymn of the Republic'
23:46z ID & off

Audo(last 3mins.): https://www.yousendit.com/download/TzY1K2VwTlFENlNGa1E9PQ

Thanks WJFK, would love a QSL :)
« Last Edit: November 23, 2009, 1120 UTC by Sealord »
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