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.

Author Topic: Solomon Islands B.C. 5020 AM 1109 UTC 19 Sep 2017  (Read 1662 times)

Offline ChrisSmolinski

  • Administrator
  • Marconi Class DXer
  • *****
  • Posts: 31106
  • Westminster, MD USA
    • View Profile
    • Black Cat Systems
Solomon Islands B.C. 5020 AM 1109 UTC 19 Sep 2017
« on: September 19, 2017, 1110 UTC »
Found SIBC while checking for Radio Ozy on 5045, which was not even present as a carrier, and has not been for a few days (anyone know if they are off the air?).  Weak signal from SIBC, but still getting audio, perhaps an SIO 222. I remember what a catch this station was back in the 80s.
Chris Smolinski
Westminster, MD
eQSLs appreciated! csmolinski@blackcatsystems.com
netSDR / AFE822x / AirSpy HF+ / KiwiSDR / 900 ft Horz skyloop / 500 ft NE beverage / 250 ft V Beam / 58 ft T2FD / 120 ft T2FD / 400 ft south beverage / 43m, 20m, 10m  dipoles / Crossed Parallel Loop / Discone in a tree

Offline Traveling Wave

  • DX Legend
  • ******
  • Posts: 1713
  • Western N.Y.
  • Nobody told me there'd be days like these
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Solomon Islands B.C. 5020 AM 1109 UTC 19 Sep 2017
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2017, 1123 UTC »
Chris. not seeing anything on the HDSDR spectrum display in WNY this AM  >:(
Location: Western New York ( Niagara Frontier)
Radio :TS480 with RTL-SDR pan-adapter, HDSDR software, Omni-Rig Control, Zenith T/O R600,T600
Antenna: 40m dipole, 20-17-15 meter fan dipole. One of N. Tesla's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production.
Knowledge is a deadly friend when no one sets the rules. The fate of all mankind I see is in the hands of fools - from Epitaph by King Crimson
eQSL appreciated KC2ZYL@gmail.com

Offline TheRelayStation

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 445
  • 5150 Khz AM 60W Hack RF
    • View Profile
    • Live Streaming
    • Email
Re: Solomon Islands B.C. 5020 AM 1109 UTC 19 Sep 2017
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2017, 1202 UTC »
i got a S9+10 @ 5025Khz AM on Warrenton, VA remote SDR but with very low modulation speaking foreign language.
are you sure you meant 5020Khz Chris and not 5025Khz ?
5150 Khz AM 60W Hack RF
shortwavepirate@aol.com
https://vaughn.live/cabletv

Offline ChrisSmolinski

  • Administrator
  • Marconi Class DXer
  • *****
  • Posts: 31106
  • Westminster, MD USA
    • View Profile
    • Black Cat Systems
Re: Solomon Islands B.C. 5020 AM 1109 UTC 19 Sep 2017
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2017, 1226 UTC »
Yes, 5020. 5025 is Radio Rebelde, Cuba, which I also had, with a much stronger signal.  SIBC has long since faded out by now.
Chris Smolinski
Westminster, MD
eQSLs appreciated! csmolinski@blackcatsystems.com
netSDR / AFE822x / AirSpy HF+ / KiwiSDR / 900 ft Horz skyloop / 500 ft NE beverage / 250 ft V Beam / 58 ft T2FD / 120 ft T2FD / 400 ft south beverage / 43m, 20m, 10m  dipoles / Crossed Parallel Loop / Discone in a tree

Offline Ron - Calif.

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 574
    • View Profile
Re: Solomon Islands B.C. 5020 AM 1109 UTC 19 Sep 2017
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2017, 1412 UTC »
Found SIBC while checking for Radio Ozy on 5045, which was not even present as a carrier, and has not been for a few days (anyone know if they are off the air?).  Weak signal from SIBC, but still getting audio, perhaps an SIO 222. I remember what a catch this station was back in the 80s.

SOLOMON ISLANDS. 5020, SIBC, 1106-1118 UTC, Sept 19. News in English, but not quite readable;
1111-1113 commercial announcement & promos; into pop music.

AUSTRALIA[non-log]. 5045, Ozy Radio, on Sept 17-18-19, clearly off the air during my normal monitoring
times. Testing period over or is Craig making adjustments to the transmitter?

Offline Looking-Glass

  • DX Legend
  • ******
  • Posts: 1139
  • Condobolin, NSW, Australia
  • "Old fashioned DXer, no offshore computer rxing!"
    • View Profile
Re: Solomon Islands B.C. 5020 AM 1109 UTC 19 Sep 2017
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2017, 2232 UTC »
Radio Ozy on 5.045MHz AM not on air this morning, it's transmitter around 150kms from here and up to 10dB over on the meter.   ;)

Might have been busted by ACMA inspectors if it is an illegal concern?
Condobolin, NSW.

Grid Square:  QF37ub

Yaesu FT-1000D, Yaesu FT-2000D, ICOM IC-736 HF/50MHz, ICOM IC R75 & Tecsun S-2000 to 450 feet of wire, 27MHz 1/2 wave CB antenna converted to 21MHz & a multi band vertical of dubious reliability.

Offline Ron - Calif.

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 574
    • View Profile
Re: Solomon Islands B.C. 5020 AM 1109 UTC 19 Sep 2017
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2017, 1724 UTC »
Radio Ozy on 5.045MHz AM not on air this morning, it's transmitter around 150kms from here and up to 10dB over on the meter.   ;)

Might have been busted by ACMA inspectors if it is an illegal concern?

FYI

Ozy Radio, owned and operated by Craig Allen, is in fact a licensed operation.

Please note - http://goo.gl/T9qyXW , which I believe was amended in part,
changing to 5045 kHz., as Beibu Bay Radio (China) broadcast with 15 KW
on 5050 kHz. Currently Ozy Radio is off the air, but recently testing with
500W of power.