That's very interesting. It certainly makes sense. Nice piece of detective work on the SDRs. They hadn't been doing much from there for SA in quite a while. But, they're in business and are probably more than happy to sell time. Thanks for the update and the article.
Good taste in banknotes. :)
Baseball media: if you do not loudly report on this I do not want to hear a goddamn thing from you about Jackie Robinson on April 15.
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Korea wouldn't do that well here at that time. It was a very good signal here in FL. Perhaps one of the shortwave station brokers? I'm pretty sure Vatican is direct, like you so, it was stronger for the Spanish segment, ie a beam change.
11880 KBS World. The Spanish program formerly from Greenville tonight. Very good signal here in Florida. Since reliable reporting has Greenville out of commission where is this from? One of the stations that broker shortwave - like WWCR, WRMI? Baffling! Thanks tip from John Jurasek.
Vatican Radio was heard on 7305 tonight, 0100 with Portuguese, 0130 with Spanish. Signal strength improved going into the Spanish segment, so that means a beam switch is likely. I'll bet direct from CVA - Vatican City. Thanks Jose Xavier, Brazil for initial tip.
Vatican Radio popped up on 7305 tonight in Portuguese at 0100, Spanish 0130. From here in Florida I speculate that it might be direct. KBS in Spanish at the same time on 11880, I have no idea from where, but it was very good. Doubt G'ville based on reports. Baffling.
I really like the radio essay on your website. It doesn't seem to be a given nowadays for most people. Like you say it's essential. Ditto NOAA weather. Ditto shortwave. Ditto the tech license. The more tools, the better. Well done, Audrey.
That's interesting. It would be nice if that continues.
Thanks, Gilles.
Very interesting thread, Audrey. Keep going!
Awwww. What a cute dog!
6130 R Europe, Netherlands. 0010-0200 generally weak. Pop/rock format, male DJ, a few ids copied Including one at 0125 “From the heart of….on 6130 shortwave, this is Radio Europe”. Listed 100w. 3/4
No way!!!
Nice catch from Japan!
7405 NETHERLANDS R Piepzender, Zwolle. 2/2 Great ID at 0025: "Radio Piepzender from the Netherlands with music for everyone" on UTwente SDR. I rechecked them here at 0145 doing a bit better than earlier with 2 quick IDs around a song, then another deep fade. 23 February 2025
7405 NETHERLANDS R Piepzender, Zwolle. 2320-0020+ very weak to weak with fades (some quite deep), pop mx, M English ancr. ID at 2326 and apparently 2338. Signal only fair at 2345 check on UTwente SDR, but picking up steam after 0000. 22 February 2025
Very nice sdr build. Thanks!
Sad to see this day come for the superb DSWCI. I'm glad that their archive now has a new home.
Thanks! Heard here as well at 2300 on 5960.
Get well soon ARG! Sinus infections can be devious and brutal.
9940 PHILIPPINES Radio Free Asia via Tinang. 2300 sign on with English ID, into Tibetan program with news by woman. Spoken word program. Heard here until 2345 fade out, heard the rest on SDR in Thailand. Sign off 2359. Signal here in Florida is fair at best. This replaces 9490. Feb 14 / 16
15575 KOREA KBS World via Kimjae. 1300 -1320. English. Poor with noise; fluttery. MUF must be a bit better for Asia than earlier this winter. 12 February 2025
Paul adds a 3rd concert in New York
Also being heard in Tokyo:
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9940 THAILAND R Thailand via USAGM Udon Thani. Ending Malay 1259 decent signal. Beam shift then 1300 Japanese, weak here. Listed in Aoki, not in HFCC or WRTH.
1940s Philco radio chassis on the bench playing a FM radio station during burn-in testing after an electrical restoration.
Getting close. Voltages check out healthy, reception and sound quality is good, controls are cleaned and operating properly. All that remains is to hook it up to my scope and verify alignment, then it goes back in its cabinet.
a fuzzy little black and brown pup in a teal harness poses on a sidewalk mid-prance. his front left leg is lifted like he’s about to frolic your way, and his fluffy tail is up proudly. he has a very young-looking face, and he’s pretty small, so he definitely gives off puppy vibes.
This is Ziggy. He is a senior dog who is often mistaken for a puppy. Will drop his skincare routine if you drop part of your sandwich. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday
This is a photo of the balloon in the Florida Keys from years ago. It's located a bit more than 20 miles up US 1 from Key West, on the Gulf side. It went into use in the early 70s - this photo is dated 1974. The locals nicknamed it Fat Albert.
This is a photo of the balloon in the Florida Keys. It's located a bit more than 20 miles up US 1 from Key West, on the Gulf side. It went into use in the early 70s - this photo is dated 1974. The locals nicknamed it Fat Albert.
