Issoundun HF antenna (Photo: dxaktuell.de)
Radio Andernach, Germany’s armed forces radio station, is now testing in Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) on 6,015 kHz from TDF Issoudun in central France. They claim that the potential move to DRM would mean that they would equip all of their Naval vessels with DRM receivers.
Source:
http://www.dxaktuell.de/?p=
Thanks to Alokesh and Marc for the tip!
With the help and guidance of my good friend Charlie, we just repaired and aligned this BC-348-Q receiver. BC-348s were built to withstand the extreme temperatures (-60F) and vibrations on board the B-17 and other bombers, where they were used extensively in World War II. I picked this beauty up at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention for $40.
Next year, this radio will be 70 years old.
This morning, I have it tuned to Radio Australia’s Saturday Night Country on 11,660 kHz shortwave. It’s “connecting” to a wireless network over 9,800 miles away and producing beautiful, warm audio.
Try that with an iPhone.
Alexanderson alternator in the SAQ Grimeton VLF transmitter.
(Source: SAQ via Alokesh Gupta)
Transmission on United Nations Day
We have the pleasure to announce that SAQ will be on air on United
Nations Day, Wednesday 24th October. We start the transmitter about
10:10 UTC, and a message will be sent at 10:30 UTC.The frequency is 17.2 kHz CW.
Reports from the transmission will not be confirmed by QSL card.
The transmission is a part of the celebration of the United Nations Day
in Grimeton, see
http://undayorg.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/unday- english1.pdf The start procedure will be streamed over Internet, appropriate link
will soon be published here.
(photo: Billboard.com)
Radio Ronin Shortwave’s AM signal came in loud and clear again last Friday night on 6925 kHz. Another great set of music–all pirate radio themed. You’ll even hear KYAR Pirate Radio from Pirates R Us.
This time, Ronin starts out with a Stones interval signal. You can download the MP3 or simply listen below:
Again, listener discretion is advised! This is pirate radio after all.
(Photo: eBay)
An English labeled version of the Degen DE1129, which I recently reviewed, is now available from a Hong Kong Seller on eBay. It appears that pricing is $69 US with shipping.
Click here to search eBay for the Degen DE1129
Thanks to the Herculodge for the tip!
For your listening pleasure: five full hours of music, and a little Greek commentary, from the Voice of Greece. Recorded on Saturday, October 6th, on 9.42 MHz.
Click here to download the MP3 of the recording, or listen below:
The Mighty KBC just announced a change in frequency and time for their next test transmission.
They are now testing on Sunday, October 21st from 00:00 – 02:00 UTC on 9,500 kHz.
Signal reports can be sent to: [email protected]
KBC Propagation Map (Source: The Mighty KBC)