** COSTA RICA. 5954.18, ELCOR transmitter testing, *2259-2325+, May 16, abrupt sign on with continuous Spanish pop ballads. On 5954.20 at sign on, drifting down to 5954.18 by 2320. Poor in noisy conditions. (Brian Alexander, PA) ** CUBA. 702v kHz, Radio Rebelde, 0255-0315+, May 16, slightly wobbly, unstable transmitter drifting up from nominal 700 kHz. Weak but readable. Local music. Spanish talk. // 540, 670, 710. Thanks to Steven Wiseblood tip. (Brian Alexander, PA) ** SUDAN. 7200, SRTC, *0238-0335+, May 16, sign on with Qur`an followed by Arabic talk. Some local music. Chirping bird. Good signal strength but co-channel QRM from a weaker Iran. In the clear after 0330 when Iran signs off. (Brian Alexander, PA)
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