Re: WD2XES QRP WOLF 137.577
Tried several during the day but finally got copy this evening
de Lloyd W3NF
2009-04-01 23:41:23 >WOLF10 -r 7999.440 -f 577 -t 1.0 -d 31 -w 0.0000 Re: New HiFer beacon
t: 24 f: 0.372 a: 0.5 dp: 58.3 ci:11 cj:462 JZ0X.4KA.XHOTR6 ?
t: 48 f: 0.364 a: 1.1 dp: 55.0 ci: 6 cj: 63 2N122832QQK3RG7 ?
t: 96 f: 0.587 a:-1.4 dp: 53.2 ci: 9 cj:436 75*WOKINC03TFOX -
t: 192 f: 0.312 pm:1.508 jm:658 q:-13.8 -8.6 S L6EV0ZD96P885 ?
t: 288 f:-0.098 pm:2.009 jm:645 q:-12.4 -8.2 .R/PQ0JI/FLSZ1W ?
t: 384 f:-0.078 pm:3.172 jm:756 q:-10.7 -6.0 5YUPYEI9HR3 2NZ -
t: 480 f: 0.020 pm:3.559 jm:929 q: -7.6 -6.2 EYK NTFSV6/FWUH -
t: 576 f: 0.020 pm:4.091 jm:929 q: -6.4 -6.1 DR9???Q 4.OYGNU -
t: 672 f: 0.020 pm:5.007 jm:929 q: -6.1 -7.8 W*4QNXUV4IKV8WS ?
t: 768 f: 0.020 pm:5.961 jm:929 q: -5.2 -8.1 9RCI77JF I2R8K3 ?
t: 864 f: 0.020 pm:6.644 jm:929 q: -4.7 -8.0 A9VH4C 5W WMSPS ?
t: 960 f: 0.020 pm:7.468 jm:929 q: -3.9 -5.4 XFFH4C 5W WOLF -
t:1056 f: 0.020 pm:7.983 jm:929 q: -3.3 -4.7 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1152 f: 0.020 pm:8.851 jm:929 q: -2.8 -4.4 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1248 f: 0.020 pm:8.874 jm:929 q: -2.3 -4.3 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1344 f: 0.020 pm:9.008 jm:929 q: -2.4 -4.4 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1440 f: 0.020 pm:9.586 jm:929 q: -2.8 -4.9 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1536 f: 0.020 pm:9.959 jm:929 q: -2.6 -4.7 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1632 f: 0.020 pm:10.23 jm:929 q: -2.5 -4.6 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1728 f: 0.020 pm:10.27 jm:929 q: -2.3 -4.3 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1824 f: 0.020 pm:10.74 jm:929 q: -1.9 -4.2 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:1920 f: 0.020 pm:11.41 jm:929 q: -1.6 -4.0 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2016 f: 0.020 pm:11.76 jm:929 q: -1.3 -3.8 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2112 f: 0.020 pm:12.51 jm:929 q: -0.9 -3.6 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2208 f: 0.020 pm:12.76 jm:929 q: -0.9 -3.7 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2304 f: 0.020 pm:13.69 jm:929 q: -0.7 -3.8 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2400 f: 0.020 pm:14.06 jm:929 q: -0.5 -3.3 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2496 f: 0.020 pm:14.82 jm:929 q: -0.3 -2.9 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2592 f: 0.020 pm:15.25 jm:929 q: -0.1 -2.6 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2688 f: 0.020 pm:15.39 jm:929 q: 0.1 -2.5 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2784 f: 0.020 pm:16.66 jm:929 q: 0.3 -2.2 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2880 f: 0.020 pm:17.67 jm:929 q: 0.6 -2.3 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:2976 f: 0.020 pm:19.02 jm:929 q: 0.8 -2.0 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
t:3072 f: 0.020 pm:20.36 jm:929 q: 1.2 -1.7 WD2XES 5W WOLF -
Posted by Paul on April 01, 2009 at 23:49:07.
In reply to Re: New HiFer beacon posted by John Davis on March 31, 2009
Thank you for the info, John.
Hmmm.. had not considered that. Will have to do a little more research and see if I need to change call. Will call the local field office and talk to a friend that works there for an unofficial opinion.
Yes, I am current. No email, just snail mail QSLing. Much more reliable!
Thank you,
Paul
Re: WD2XES QRP WOLF 137.577
Posted by John Andrews, W1TAG on April 02, 2009 at 05:38:17.
In reply to Re: WD2XES QRP WOLF 137.577 posted by lloyd chastant on April 01, 2009
Lloyd,
Thanks for the report, the copy looks good. Will probably leave the signal up through the weekend.
John A.
" XR " is on till the storms come back.
Posted by Andy - XR on April 03, 2009 at 19:41:25.
Hey everyone:
I've been playing the hit and miss guessing game with the
T-Storms for the past few days. It appears that WX. will
be calm till at least late Sun. so I'll try to keep " XR "
going over the weekend. Hope everyone has a great one;
73 :::
Re: New HiFer beacon
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
Posted by Paul on April 06, 2009 at 13:48:10.
In reply to Re: New HiFer beacon posted by John Davis on March 31, 2009
Hi again, John.
Thanks a lot for the info!
I was told that part 15 beacons should not adopt callsigns of licensed stations, such as KCBS, WNBC, etc. I was told that using an amateur callsign on a part 15 beacon operated by the amateur licensee is acceptable. Specifically, the HiFer beacon I operate may identify with my amateur callsign.
Although I see your point as well- Someone possibly confusing the HiFer with a spurious amateur transmission. I am not an active ham, so I did not consider that. You brought up a good point.
I am not yet positive of this, but at least for now I think I will leave the callsign as is- K6FRC. Changing it requires bringing a computer to the hilltop, which is very difficult to access this time of year. My plan is to just see how it goes. Besides, I already have QSL cards being printed with the K6FRC callsign on them. They were ordered prior to my posting here.
Thank you!
Paul
Re: ELF Radio Astronomy, Global Networks
Posted by Matti WA6YKU on April 07, 2009 at 07:43:05.
In reply to ELF Radio Astronomy, Global Networks posted by Richard Collins on March 31, 2009
Any VLF extraterrestrial signals would just change the magnetosphere (just bend it a bit). The magnetosphere is in a conatant movement due to solar wind and other factors that are many times the magnitude of the VLF signals. Possibility to detect any 'space' VLF signals inside the magnetosphere is like trying to detect the Lincoln saying his Gettysburg Address with an audio amplifier.
The only way to do the 'space' vlf detection is with a satellite OUTSIDE of Earth's magnetosphere. That means a spacecraft in the interplanetary enviroment ... at least.
Good luck on your research.
Matti
Re: K6FRC Hifer Beacon
Posted by Paul on April 10, 2009 at 19:59:35.
In reply to K6FRC Hifer Beacon posted by Jeff on March 31, 2009
QSL #1 is in the envelope and on its way. Thanks, Jeff!
Wms beacon off the air tonight 4/11
Posted by Paul Daulton on April 11, 2009 at 11:56:24.
Wms beacon will be off the air tonight and tomorrow night. Will return
monday 4/13.
Thanks Paul k5wms
International Marconi Day on 600 meters this year
Posted by Andy - XR on April 13, 2009 at 08:35:35.
Hi All:
Well the easy listening conditions are swiftly passing by, as most have heard on your receivers. With the storms and lightening, I'm seeing S-9+ static crashes now, even with 500Hz filters. I've been asked to mention this for anyone who may be interested. The International Marconi Day
( IMD ) is planned this year for Sat. Apr, 25th. beginning at 00:00 UTC lasting until 23:59 UTC, the 25th of April. What will be different this year is that there will be a UK 600 meter station for the first time, and an Award Station also. GB4FPR - will be working crossband contacts, transmitting on 502.000KHz CW, and most likely listening around 7.040KHz. You can read more about IMD at the following link : http://www.gb4imd.org.uk/operatio.htm :::::
Inquiries made to the ARRL about US Amateurs working GB4FPR, brought the response that the ARRL's understanding was that the UK experimental NOV's
did not allow " Out of Country contacts "; Inquiries made to the Webmaster/Coordinator of the IMD event returned to the contrary. Geoff - M0GRC advised that the holder of the NOV will know whether Out of Country, and Crossband contacts are permissible for their frequency. Graham - the holder on GB4FPR advises that his NOV permits Out of Country, and Crossband contacts, but he must transmit in CW only at an ERP of 10 Watts.
Further he advised that OfCom does not prohibit Out of Country contacts, nor was there any reference to such from the RSGB. I didn't go over them with a fine tooth comb,but a quick scan thru of the Part 97 rules addresses many aspects of Amateur crossband operation.The only thing specific I found was that contacts with other countries would not be allowed where it was prohibited by that country. If anyone is interested in trying for a crossband contact with Graham; be persuaded in your own mind about transmitting. I have presented all the information at my disposal on the matter. Of course there is no rule that prohibits " Listening " and sending a SWL reception report. I'll post more info on where to send reception reports for GB4FPR when it is available.
73 to all for now, and good luck with your monitoring ::
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
International Marconi Day Update
Posted by Andy - XR on April 15, 2009 at 11:58:55.
Hello All:
A couple of things to update here about Marconi Day:
First : For those interested in trying for a crossband
contact with Graham - GB4FPR; IT IS PERMITTED.
I received the following email from Dr. Raab - W1FR ::
> Yes, you are welcome to quote me.
> April 13, 2009
> Greetings:
Our 500-kHz stations are experimental rather
> than amateur stations. But the Brits are amateurs
> (albeit under special permit) so they can communicate
> with other amateurs.
> 73, Fritz, W1FR
Frederick H. (Fritz) Raab, Ph.D.
GREEN MOUNTAIN RADIO RESEARCH COMPANY
77 Vermont Avenue, Fort Ethan Allen
Colchester, Vermont 05446 USA
Tel./Fax.: +1 (802) 655-9670 Home: +1 (802) 862-0997
E-mail: f.raab@ieee.org
Now, a couple of weblinks; Visit the GB4FPR site at:
http://groups.google.com/group/uk500khz/web/gb4fpr
According to Graham, the initial transmission will be an
attempt to contact the station at Historic Signal Hill, CAN.
http://www.wordplay.com/tourism/historic/signalhill.html
The transmission will be in CW mode. Graham advises that he may
run a WSPR beacon during a good portion of the night.
Anyone who would like to try for a scheduled contact with
GB4FPR should contact him at the email listed on the webpage.
Here is a portion of an email that Graham recently sent to myself:
>We should have the 600 ft loop (triangle) up on Thursday and start tx
>testing .. main concern is TA conditions, I dont see any wspr spots >for 500 .. I need to determine the best time for the TA crossing
>Do you know is any of the MF stations your side are seeing beacons
>from Europe ?
>Thanks , Graham
If anyone can help Graham with that info, I'm sure he would appreciate it.
That's it for now, 73 to all:
NDB changes #04/2009
Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 184.322 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates: N: 35* 43' 54" - W: 84* 3' 16"
http://www.myspace.com/beaconxr
Posted by Michael Oexner on April 18, 2009 at 23:49:50.
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Hi all,
Some NDB changes in Europe, Africa, and the Near & Middle East. As
always I'd appreciate your feedback whether you can confirm the
changes "on the air".
[1] New NDBs or changes of frequency or callsign
Call kHz Station ITU Lat Long Comments
US 600.0 Zagatala AZE N41 34 57 E046 39 23
JR 789.0 Osovtsy BLR N52 33 18 E024 52 30
OM 520.0 Ross BLR N53 18 12 E024 22 12
OW 789.0 Osovtsy BLR N52 33 36 E024 52 30
FU 350.5 Hamburg/West D N53 36 54 E009 57 24 NDB will be relocated, so maybe off for a while?
TEST 344.0 Magdeburg/Cochstedt D N51 51 36 E011 25 08
ALS 422.5 Alessándria I N44 55 00 E008 37 00 logged again
ALI 275.0 Al Najaf IRQ N31 59 24 E044 24 12
MOS 280.0 Mosul (tentative) IRQ N36 18 35 E043 08 48 as logged by DXers
ORT 265.0 Tall Afar (tentative) IRQ N36 17 06 E042 24 22 as logged by DXers
ORTF 265.0 Tall Afar (tentative) IRQ N36 17 06 E042 24 22 as logged by DXers
ORTF 280.0 Tall Afar IRQ N36 17 06 E042 24 22 ex ORTF-1735 per IRQ AIP
TKT 1665.0 Al Sahra IRQ N34 39 57 E043 32 24 ex TKT-1669
LP 458.0 Chernyakhovsk KAL N54 36 06 E021 47 06
MJ 376.0 Mananjary MDG S21 12 04 E048 21 59 ex MJ-329
IL 391.0 Ilorin NIG N08 25 30 E004 28 35 ex IL-371
BB ? Baltic Beta/Petrobaltic POL N55 28 00 E018 11 00
T 366.0 Deblin POL N51 33 39 E021 51 58
TA 752.0 Deblin POL N51 34 44 E021 49 02
O 385.0 Oradea ROU N47 03 00 E021 55 00 still active
AN 401.0 Anapa/Vityazevo RUS N44 58 06 E037 18 18 ex AN-443
AP 401.0 Anapa/Vityazevo RUS N45 02 06 E037 23 30 ex AP-443
AW 495.0 Budjenovsk RUS N44 49 48 E044 00 48
AW 625.0 Yoshkar-Ola/Danilovo RUS N56 39 00 E048 02 00
B 879.0 Ermolino RUS N55 13 42 E036 36 36
BO 635.0 Dobrynskoye RUS N56 15 00 E040 35 00
BP 495.0 Budennovsk RUS N44 49 48 E044 00 48
BQ 425.0 Malino RUS N55 05 00 E038 08 42
BW 433.0 Rybinsk/Staroselje RUS N58 06 12 E038 55 48
CG 445.0 Pribylovo RUS N60 27 30 E028 44 54
CK 315.0 Kusshevskaya RUS N46 32 24 E039 32 54
CN 441.0 Savasleyka RUS N55 26 30 E042 18 48
CW 370.0 Kapustin Yar RUS N48 40 00 E045 44 00
D 400.0 Lipetsk RUS N52 42 00 E039 32 00
D 1065.0 Mozdok RUS N43 47 18 E044 36 00
DD 326.0 Ivanovo/Yuzhny RUS N56 56 30 E040 56 06 ex WCh-326
GL 370.0 Kapustin Yar RUS N48 40 00 E045 44 00
GO 600.0 Andreapol RUS N56 38 42 E032 19 00
J 660.0 Voronezh/Baltimore RUS N51 37 06 E039 08 30
JC 555.0 Kozelsk RUS N54 03 18 E035 45 30
K 480.0 Tambov RUS N52 42 00 E041 22 30
KB 740.0 Pushkin RUS N59 22 00 E030 03 00
KR 970.0 Yaroslavl RUS N57 39 18 E039 47 24
KS 1025.0 Krasny RUS N47 12 00 E040 21 00 listed again
KW 408.0 Krymsk RUS N44 57 54 E038 00 12
KZ 910.0 Millerovo RUS N48 57 18 E040 17 54
L 1064.0 Klin RUS N56 22 00 E036 44 18
LCh 635.0 Izhevsk RUS N56 52 48 E053 29 48
LS 332.0 Ulyanovsk/Vostochny RUS N54 18 42 E048 16 24 still active
LT 441.0 Savasleyka RUS N55 26 30 E042 18 48
M 879.0 Ermolino RUS N55 13 42 E036 36 36
M 910.0 Tver/Migalovo RUS N56 49 12 E035 43 30 still active
MG 473.0 Rzhev RUS N56 15 36 E034 24 30
MR 332.0 Ulyanovsk/Vostochny RUS N54 13 00 E048 10 12 still active
MW 449.0 Tver/Migalovo RUS N56 48 48 E035 40 42 still active
MYu 315.0 Kusshevskaya RUS N46 32 24 E039 32 54
N 326.0 Kubinka RUS N55 36 42 E036 39 00
NP 733.0 Akhtubinsk RUS N48 18 24 E046 12 12
O 713.0 Borisoglebsk RUS N51 22 00 E042 11 00
OYu 408.0 Krymsk RUS N44 57 54 E038 00 12
PG 392.0 Buguruslan/Severnyj RUS N53 43 12 E052 21 30
PL 825.0 Chernoye RUS N55 45 36 E038 05 18
PQ 600.0 Andreapol RUS N56 38 42 E032 19 00
RF 445.0 Pribylovo RUS N60 27 30 E028 44 54
SQ 940.0 Vladimir RUS N56 07 36 E040 19 00
TX 380.0 Tomsk RUS N56 20 36 E085 09 48 still active
UJ 910.0 Millerovo RUS N48 57 18 E040 17 54
UK 797.0 Buturlinovka RUS N50 47 24 E040 36 30
VU 338.0 Khotilovo/Novyj RUS N57 39 24 E034 06 00
WC 505.0 Kamensk-Uralskiy RUS N56 26 12 E061 59 18
XI 327.0 Torzhok RUS N57 02 42 E035 00 12
Ya 590.0 Korkino RUS N54 51 06 E061 38 12
YaK 1200.0 Korkino RUS N54 54 42 E061 32 36
YM 745.0 Astrakhan/Privolzhskij RUS N46 23 48 E047 53 42
YuP 797.0 Buturlinovka RUS N50 47 24 E040 36 30
YV 318.5 Voronej/Baltimore RUS N51 37 06 E039 08 30
Z 705.0 Tula/Klokovo RUS N54 14 00 E037 36 00
ZCh 380.0 Kryazh RUS N53 06 30 E050 05 54
ZF 495.0 Voronezh/Pridacha RUS N51 39 12 E039 15 24
KK 1145.0 Krasnoarmiisk UKR N48 18 12 E037 12 00 still active
M 364.0 Kharkiv/Sokolniki UKR N50 02 30 E036 17 06
NDO 520.0 Kinshasa/N'Dolo ZAI S04 19 08 E015 18 58 ex NDO-318
[2] Deletions
Call kHz Station ITU Comments
DA 316.0 Daloa CTI
TBU 311.0 Tabou CTI
YKO 363.0 Yamoussoukro CTI
CZ 379.0 Charleville/Mezieres F
MO 400.0 Macon F
C 310.0 Oulu FIN still active?
O 340.0 Oulu FIN still active?
FNL 401.0 Fenland G
MCH 428.0 Manchester G
SM 356.5 St. Mawgan G
SSD 429.0 London/Stansted G
TWN 335.5 Twenthe HOL might become active again?
HV 357.0 Hvammur ISL
RA 410.0 Raufarhöfn ISL
EA 256.0 Nairobi/Eastleigh KEN
GA 371.0 Garissa KEN
MA 400.0 Mandera KEN
ML 309.0 Malindi KEN
MY 288.0 Moyale Lower KEN
NK 368.0 Narok KEN
NY 388.0 Nyeri KEN
NYK 306.0 Nanyuki KEN
SF 304.0 Seven Forks KEN
WA 318.0 Wajir KEN
GDS 347.0 Ghadames LBY
BO 330.0 Bamako/Senou MLI
KA 258.0 Kenieba MLI
MNT 239.0 Manantali/Bengassi MLI
TZI 364.0 Gao/Korogoussou MLI
YE 272.0 Yelimane MLI
NY 289.0 Niamey/Diori Hamani NGR
M 423.0 Cewice POL active only on request
ML 311.5 Cewice POL active only on request
NA 489.0 Poznan/Krzesiny/Kamera POL eff 07 May 2009
NAK 303.0 Poznan/Krzesiny/Kamera POL eff 07 May 2009
NFR 465.0 Minsk Mazowiecki/Faktor POL
NR 282.0 Minsk Mazowiecki/Faktor POL
NRF 465.0 Minsk Mazowiecki/Faktor POL
OC 320.0 Legostayevo RUS
FLU 300.0 Faya-Largeau TCD
--
vy 73 + gd DX,
Michael
NDB changes #05/2009
Editor of "The European NDB Handbook" & "The North American NDB Handbook"
cf. http://lwca.org/miscdocs/oexner/2009NDBinfo.zip
Posted by Michael Oexner on April 18, 2009 at 23:51:06.
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Hi all,
Some NDB changes in North, Central & South America. As always I'd
appreciate your feedback whether you can confirm the changes "on the
air".
[1] New NDBs or changes of frequency or callsign
Call kHz Station ITU Lat Long
SAP 360.0 San Pedro Sula HND N15 31 12 W087 51 51 listed again
YPH 396.0 Inukjuak QC CAN N58 28 04 W078 04 24 ex PH-396
FWX 356.0 New Roads LA USA N30 37 59 W091 29 22 ex HZ-356, no logs yet; last log rww HZ 2008-12-27
ICF 296.0 Wichita Falls/Shawn TX USA N33 54 38 W098 27 16 ex SP-296
OOC 407.0 Natchitoches/Campi LA USA N31 39 27 W093 04 39 ex IE-407
[2] Deletions
Call kHz Station S/P ITU Comments
DIA 335.0 Concordia ARG
SNT 340.0 San Antonio de Areco ARG
BGI 345.0 Grantley Adams BRB
6M 283.0 Belleville ON CAN
D9 383.0 Huntsville/Deerhurst Resort ON CAN
G6 391.0 Mount Martin/La Biche River YT CAN
R4 306.0 Primrose/Wiau Lake AB CAN
UW 315.0 Dewar Lakes/Dew Line/USAF NT CAN
W2 283.0 Kirby Gas Plant AB CAN
TME 270.0 Tame CLM
VVC 370.0 Villavicencio CLM
UNV 256.0 Nuevas CUB
VA 430.0 Varder/Varadero CUB
SJB 207.0 San Juan Benque HND
TNT 405.0 Toncontín HND
AND 290.0 Andahuaylas PRU
RIO 201.0 Rioja PRU
TYL 370.0 Talara PRU
PZP 336.0 Zandery SUR
ANR 245.0 Andrews TX USA
AWM 362.0 West Memphis AR USA
BKL 416.0 Cleveland/Burke Lakefront OH USA
BKO 392.0 Barnwell SC USA
BKV 278.0 Brooksville FL USA
BPW 239.0 Osceola AR USA
CHN 261.0 Wauchula FL USA
CKM 341.0 Clarksdale MS USA
CVB 338.0 Castroville TX USA
CWI 377.0 Clinton IA USA
DVZ 354.0 Mocksville/Davie/Advance NC USA
EQA 383.0 El Dorado KS USA
EWP 400.0 Newport AR USA
EZY 241.0 Elk City OK USA
FND 371.0 Baltimore/Ellicot MD USA
FPY 254.0 Perry/Foley FL USA
GGL 375.0 Titusville/Geiger Lake FL USA
HU 400.0 Sacramento/Lanee CA USA
HXM 366.0 Hazleton PA USA
IIY 435.0 Washington/Wilkes County GA USA
ILJ 254.0 Springfield/Willard MO USA
IWH 329.0 Wabash IN USA d14/02/2009
JC 249.0 San Jose/Jorge CA USA
JSO 263.0 Jacksonville/Cherokee Co TX USA
LQV 252.0 Pennington Gap/Long Hollow VA USA
LST 305.0 Lone Star Steel Co TX USA
LWT 353.0 Lewistown MT USA
MCY 326.0 Mercury (AF) NV USA
MJD 276.0 Picayune MS USA
MNN 201.0 Marion OH USA
MQD 391.0 Manhattan/Mc Dowell Creek KS USA
NSI 203.0 San Nicolas Island (Navy) CA USA
OEG 413.0 Golden Eagle/Yuma Proving Ground (Army) AZ USA
ORG 211.0 Orange TX USA
OS 278.0 Los Angeles/Romen CA USA
OSX 269.0 Kosciusko MS USA
PEZ 275.0 Pleasanton TX USA
PNJ 347.0 Paterson/Caldwell NJ USA
PO 403.0 Poughkeepsie/Meier/Cedar Cliff NY USA
SUT 233.0 Southport/Yaupon NC USA
TGC 378.0 Trenton/Gibson TN USA
TSO 395.0 Carrollton/Tolson OH USA
UBX 380.0 Cuba MO USA
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vy 73 + gd DX,
Michael
NDB changes #06/2009
Editor of "The European NDB Handbook" & "The North American NDB Handbook"
cf. http://lwca.org/miscdocs/oexner/2009NDBinfo.zip
Posted by Michael Oexner on April 18, 2009 at 23:52:00.
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Hi all,
Some NDB changes in Asia, the Pacific region, and Oceania. As always
I'd appreciate your feedback whether you can confirm the changes "on
the air".
[1] New NDBs or changes of frequency or callsign
Call kHz Station ITU Lat Long Comments
AW 425.0 Aralsk KAZ N46 50 00 E061 36 00 still active
DZ 510.0 Dalanzadgad/Gurvansaikhan MNG N43 36 32 E104 26 33 ex DZ-430
UN 530.0 Undurkhaan MNG N47 19 49 E110 39 50
HY 685.0 Khalaktyrka RUS N53 00 06 E158 47 30 listed again
ZO 405.0 Uelen RUS N66 09 42 W169 49 18
M 408.0 Can Tho VTN N10 05 36 E105 43 42 ex CT-420
[2] Deletions
Call kHz Station ITU
IK 355.0 Ikishima J
VC 393.0 Tsushima J
LK 344.0 Langkawi MLA
LDK 358.0 Dharke/Kathmandu NPL
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vy 73 + gd DX,
Michael
WMS back on
Editor of "The European NDB Handbook" & "The North American NDB Handbook"
cf. http://lwca.org/miscdocs/oexner/2009NDBinfo.zip
Posted by Paul Daulton on April 20, 2009 at 15:27:58.
Wms is back on the air 24/7 187492 khz qrss60
Reports welcome
Thanks Paul
K6FRC HiFer Copied In AZ
Posted by Jeff on April 23, 2009 at 09:12:34.
Hello,
I am currently copying the K6FRC HiFer Beacon on 13.565 MHz in SW Arizona with a RST of 549.
73,
Jeff
Polish Radio to end broadcasts on 198 kHz in August
Posted by Mike Terry on April 26, 2009 at 23:58:22.
Polish Radio to end broadcasts on 198 kHz in August
April 21st, 2009 - 13:34 UTC by Andy Sennitt
Polish Radio management have decided not to renew the contract with TP
EmiTel to broadcast on longwave 198 kHz from Warsaw/Raszyn. This decision
has been made because of the financial difficulties of Polish Radio. The
contract will expire from the beginning of August. This means Radio
Parliament will disappear, as will the longwave transmissions of the Polish
Radio External Service, which currently uses 198 kHz on days when it is not
broadcasting sessions of parliament.
(Source: Polska AM via Media Network via BDXC-UK) K8NDB HiFer copied!
Posted by Paul on April 27, 2009 at 19:43:28.
Nice 529 copy this evening on K8NDB/B on 13.562 MHz. I am located about 40 miles SE of Sacramento. Rx is an R-390A on a 160 foot inverted L antenna.
Thanks for putting the beacon on the air and giving some of us something to listen for!
Re: K8NDB HiFer copied!
Posted by John Davis on April 27, 2009 at 22:44:09.
In reply to K8NDB HiFer copied! posted by Paul on April 27, 2009
You know, I'm not that sanguine about use of ham calls in Part 15 activity anyway. I personally think your FCC Field Office guy was being a little narrow in his interpretation re: the prohibition against utilizing call signs of licensed stations, Paul; but as long as it doesn't result in confusion with your licensed activity, I'm willing to keep an open mind.
However, I really believe this one crosses the line. Not only does he use his ham call, but if he signs /B with it, that very strongly implies it's not just some generic kind of operation, but specifically that it's a HAM BEACON. I sure wouldn't want to risk a citation for out-of-band operation with my call that way.
John Re: K8NDB HiFer copied!
Posted by Paul on April 28, 2009 at 06:44:35.
In reply to Re: K8NDB HiFer copied! posted by John Davis on April 27, 2009
Hi John.
Your concern isn't without merit. To someone with little experience and a hair trigger, they *might* confuse the HiFer with 'out of band operation'. However, I can't imagine how a listener with experience, like yourself, would be confused so easily. Especially these days with internet instant lookup ability. Once someone puts that callsign into hamcall.net or QRZ.com, one can instantly see that there is a part 15 beacon IDing with that call on that frequency.
Even if the beacon op does not update their info, an email to the op via one of the afore mentioned sites will usually get you a quick email reply with the info.
Now, if someone else started using his ham callsign on a part 15 beacon, that would definitely cross the line!
Maybe this would be a good homework assignment for someone here. See if we can get an 'official' opinion from someone in charge at the FCC in Washington on this. Maybe it's time for an official word to settle the hearts of those with concern over this.
Re: K8NDB HiFer copied!
Posted by Paul on April 28, 2009 at 06:46:39.
In reply to Re: K8NDB HiFer copied! posted by Paul on April 28, 2009
Clarification of PP 3-
Now if someone else started using Jeff's callsign on a part 15 beacon, that would definitely cross the line.
Re: K8NDB HiFer copied!
Posted by Andy - XR on April 28, 2009 at 13:20:52.
In reply to Re: K8NDB HiFer copied! posted by Paul on April 28, 2009
Contacting the FCC will get you a vague answer, and isn't recommended. Contacting the ARRL will get you a beat around the bush answer, and you probably still won't know. Ham radio stations are governed by the Part-97 rules, Ham radio stations are " LICENSED " by the FCC to operate in allocated Amateur frequency bands only. The use of a licensed call sign outside of an allocated amateur band would be ???? " out of band operation " , " Pirate, or Clandestine operation ". If you were a licensed ham operator; would you use your ham call in the CB band ??? Re: K8NDB HiFer copied!
If so; how long do you think you would get away with it ??? The same would apply to operating with a ham call in the GMRS or FRS band. Even though you may not find a specific rule pertaining to the use / makeup of a Part-15 callsign; Good logic will tell you to use the Inverse solution, ie: " what rule pertains to the use of the callsign I want to use ?? " If using " any old callsign you want " just because it's Part-15 is OK; try using a Commercial radio or Tv callsign. AHHH, what the heck, let's just use " WWV "
Posted by Paul on April 28, 2009 at 15:20:46.
In reply to Re: K8NDB HiFer copied! posted by Andy - XR on April 28, 2009
Hi Andy.
Well, GMRS requires a GMRS license, so it is nothing like operating on GMRS with an amateur license. An amateur radio callsign is granted to an individual. GMRS licenses are granted to families.. For instance, in GMRS a dad, mom, daughter, son, etc. can all use the same GMRS license because it is granted to a family. A commercial license is granted to a commercial business or entity. An amateur license is one of the very few types granted to an individual.
Part 15.225 does not require a license, or even that a station ID at all. Choosing to ID is voluntary, as well as the ID used.
Now, here's how it was described to me: The FCC says that the individual may use their amateur callsign for any amateur radio purpose. Since HiFer beacons are non-commercial under part 15.225, if an operator chose to use their personal amateur callsign, they are able to do so. They may NOT use the callsign of a commercial licensee or entity because it is not personally theirs to use.
Example: Even though I own 3 broadcast stations, I cannot use one of their calls on a part 15.225 radio because the license is not mine personally. The license was issued to an entity- it is the station's, even though I own the station. However, my amateur callsign is mine alone. Non transferable, etc. Yes, I can even use it on CB as long as I am operating under part 95 rules, including using a type accepted radio.
By the way... When out on the trails, some of the Jeepers use their ham calls on the CB, it's kinda funny.
73!
K6FRC HiFer
Posted by Jeff on April 28, 2009 at 18:05:39.
I am copying the K6FRC HiFer beacon in SW Arizon RST 529.
trying to get back in
Posted by Christopher Steele on April 29, 2009 at 04:49:50.
Hello my name is Chris Steele and I have been out of longwave since my wife had kidney failure some 4 years ago now. I am trying to get back into the hobby and I am looking for some cheap equipment. If yall can help I sure would like to get pointed in the direction again to start listening again..
Thanks for all your help....Chris KG4LQZ Alvord, TX Wise County Sheriff Office
Re: K8NDB HiFer copied!
Posted by John Davis on April 30, 2009 at 18:24:21.
In reply to Re: K8NDB HiFer copied! posted by Paul on April 28, 2009
I think the point is somewhat being missed here.
An amateur radio license is issued to an individual (or a club), to be sure. But it is not simply a license for that individual, as if it were some sort of alternate Social Security number that happens to confer amateur radio privileges--it is also the license for the amateur radio station normally owned and operated by that individual. The kind of license held by an individual is what the FCC calls "an operator/primary station license grant" (§97.5(b)(1)).
Now, look at the amateur station ID requirements:
§ 97.119 Station identification.
(a) Each amateur station, except a space station or telecommand station, must transmit its assigned call sign on its transmitting channel at the end of each communication, and at least every 10 minutes during a communication, for the purpose of clearly making the source of the transmissions from the station known to those receiving the transmissions.
*(Example from subsection (e): "When the operator license class held by the control operator exceeds that of the station licensee, an indicator consisting of the call sign assigned to the control operator's station must be included after the call sign." Even there, notice the wording..."the control sign assigned to the control operator's station," and not "the control operator's call sign.")
The license is assigned to both the operator and his station, but the call sign on the license is that of the station. Thus, its use in conjunction with any radio emission carries with it a strong presumption that one is identifying the station as being in the amateur service!
I respectfully submit that your local FCC inspector has it wrong. The issue has nothing to do with whether the call sign being used is that of a commercial station or not. It is whether it is being used in such a way that it could appear to be identifying a real, licensed station--of any type.
And, given that there was a case of a ham indulging in pirate operation on this band a couple of years back under a patently flimsy pretext of being Part 15 compliant, I'd be exceedingly cautious about associating my amateur call with genuine Part 15 activity there.
John
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