{"id":6203,"date":"2013-04-13T08:33:28","date_gmt":"2013-04-13T12:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=6203"},"modified":"2013-04-13T08:33:28","modified_gmt":"2013-04-13T12:33:28","slug":"voa-mighty-kbc-and-pcj-radiograms-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/voa-mighty-kbc-and-pcj-radiograms-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"VOA, Mighty KBC and PCJ: Radiograms this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mighty KBC, the VOA and PCJ radio will broadcast radiograms (digital text) over shortwave radio this weekend.<\/p>\n

Reception conditions could be challenging depending on the impact of the incoming CME (Coronal Mass Ejection)<\/a> which is expected to disrupt the high frequency bands today. All the more reason to attempt to decode these messages as Dr. Kim Elliott is studying each digital mode and its ability to effectively overcome adverse conditions. Email your reports and audio files to:\u00a0radiogram@voanews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are details from each broadcaster:<\/p>\n

\"KBCradio\"<\/a>The Mighty KBC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Broadcasting 14 April 2013 from 00:00-02:00 UTC on 7,375 kHz.<\/p>\n

At about 0133 UTC, two slow (less than 60 WPM) but robust modes will be transmitted:\u00a0Olivia 8-1000<\/em> centered on 1000 Hertz, and\u00a0<\/span>MFSK16<\/em> on 2000 Hertz.<\/span><\/p>\n

At just before 0200 UTC, Olivia 8-2000, with Flmsg format, will be centered on 1500 Hertz.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"VOARadioGram\"<\/a>The Voice of America<\/strong><\/p>\n

VOA Radiogram for the weekend of 13\/14 April 2013 will feature the Olivia modes, with MFSK modes also transmitted for comparison.<\/p>\n

The modes will be transmitted in groups of three, and all will be centered on an audio frequency of 1500 Hertz, except where indicated:<\/p>\n

Olivia 8-1000, 58 WPM, 1:32 (program menu)
\nMFSK 16,\u00a0 58 WPM, 1:52
\nOlivia 8-1000, 58 WPM, 1:44<\/p>\n

Olivia 32-2000, 50 WPM, 2:09
\nMFSK 22, 80 WPM, 1:50
\nOlivia 16-2000, 80 WPM, 1:51<\/p>\n

MFSK 32, 120WPM, 2:04
\nOlivia 8-2000, 120WPM, 2:04
\nOlivia 4-2000, 160WPM, 1:40<\/p>\n

Olivia 16-1000 (centered on 2000\u00a0Hz<\/em>) versus music, 2:03<\/p>\n

MFSK 32 closing text and image,\u00a0 :51<\/p>\n

Reception reports with (if possible) sample audio and screenshots would be appreciated. Audio files from outside the United States are especially helpful.<\/p>\n

radiogram@voanews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: @VOARadiogram<\/p>\n

Here is the VOA Radiogram broadcast schedule:
\n(all days and times UTC)
\nSat 1600-1630\u00a017860\u00a0kHz
\nSun 0230-0300\u00a05745\u00a0kHz
\nSun 1300-1330\u00a06095\u00a0kHz
\nSun 1930-2000\u00a015670\u00a0kHz
\nAll via the Edward R. Murrow transmitting station in North Carolina.<\/p>\n

\"pcj\"<\/a>PCJ Radio<\/strong><\/p>\n

PCJ Radio will\u00a0transmit text on 14 April 2013 at 02:27 UTC via WRMI, Radio Miami International on 9,955\u00a0kHz. The mode will be Olivia 8-1000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Mighty KBC, the VOA and PCJ radio will broadcast radiograms (digital text) over shortwave radio this weekend. Reception conditions could be challenging depending on the impact of the incoming CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) which is expected to disrupt the high frequency bands today. 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