LRA 36 Test Transmission: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Photo of portion of the Argentine Antarctic Base (LRA36)

[UPDATE: We’ve corrected the time of the test broadcast to Wednesday February 21, 2024.]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Adrian Korol, who shares the following announcement:

LRA36 Test Transmission

LRA 36 RADIO NACIONAL ARCÁNGEL SAN GABRIEL will carry out a test transmission on Wednesday, February 21 between 21:00 and 22:00 UTC on its 15476 kHz (USB) frequency.
The new output stage that was installed in the Collins HF80 transmitter will be adjusted.

We welcome your reception reports, as well as audio records and listening videos on the social networks of LRA 36 RADIO NACIONAL ARCÁNGEL SAN GABRIEL and by email to: [email protected]

The dissemination of this information among your fellow radio listeners, die-hards and radio amateurs is appreciated.

Thank you so much

73

Adrian Korol

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15 thoughts on “LRA 36 Test Transmission: Wednesday, February 21, 2024

  1. Lin Robertson

    Anybody have a clear picture of the antenna, transmitter, and studio/console?

    All I can see in published photos is a good-sized mast with wiring that suggests an inverted V.

    Military secrets? Hiding dodgy hardware? Both?

    Tnx in advance!

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  2. David Kingsborough

    I received an okay signal at 4:55 PM Eastern Standard Time from Harrisburg PA USA, using a Tecsun PL-330 radio with a Sangean ANT-60 antenna. There is some music and speaking, although there is noise. Received signal strength was about 46 dBm, I anticipate the signal may be better after my local sunset,
    Attached is a short YouTube video:
    https://youtube.com/shorts/FvCPob8dsAU?feature=shared

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  3. David Kingsborough

    Fairly decent signal at 4:55 PM Eastern Standard Time from Harrisburg PA USA, using a Tecsun PL-330 radio with a Sangean ANT-60 antenna. The signal had some QRN, the music was intelligible. Received signal strength was about 46 dBm, I anticipate the signal may be better after local sunset,

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  4. Harald DL1AX

    Nice signal from LRA 36 on 15476 USB now at 2105 UTC here in Germany.
    Felix DP1POL also reports very good reception at Neumayer III research station.

    Regards
    Harald DL1AX

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