Re: [IRCA] AFRTS/AFN
There are periodic ssb feeders on SW. I don't remember the frequencies off hand. I've heard them at my Virginia location with my trusty sony2010. Dave -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of James Renfrew Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 9:16 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] AFRTS/AFN The last AFN I heard on MW was in Germany on 873, but I believe it is gone now. I heard it many times in Newfoundland, and also once at home in western NY. There used to be some of them in Newfoundland, Puerto Rico, Guantanamo, Iceland, Azores, and even temporarily in Bosnia (during the recent conflict). Those that still exist are probably on FM at various US bases. I'm not up to date on the shortwave scene but AFN has been on the air from Hawaii, Key West, Diego Garcia, Guam in recent years. One of my most distant QSLs is from Diego Garcia. It's hard to get further from here than that. The 2013 WRTH lists them as active. Jim Renfrew, Holley NY On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 7:43 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. < walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> wrote: > I know over the years, some folks have logged Armed Forces Network > radio stations via AM/SW. > > I know near zilch about AFN radio frequencies and Shortwave in general. > > Would I stand any chance of hearing any AFN radio frequencies from my > location in Northwestern PA? What frequencies/locations? > > Thanks in advance for any opinions/advice! > > Paul Walker > www.onairdj.com > www.houndcountry.com > QSL/Verification signer for: > WDDH 97.5, WKBI 93.9, W233BS 94.5 and WKBI 1400 Saint Marys, PA > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of > the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AFRTS/AFN
As covered extensively in DX Listening Digest, There were only two sites left on SW with AFN on USB, Guam and Diego Garcia. Guam closed a few months ago. Diego Garcia is still on and a tough catch but possible, on 4319-USB (their night frequency), and 12759-USB (their day frequency). The switchover happens around 0100 UT. I`ve heard the higher one a few times in Oklahoma after that hour. 73, Glenn Hauser ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AFRTS/AFN
The last AFN I heard on MW was in Germany on 873, but I believe it is gone now. I heard it many times in Newfoundland, and also once at home in western NY. There used to be some of them in Newfoundland, Puerto Rico, Guantanamo, Iceland, Azores, and even temporarily in Bosnia (during the recent conflict). Those that still exist are probably on FM at various US bases. I'm not up to date on the shortwave scene but AFN has been on the air from Hawaii, Key West, Diego Garcia, Guam in recent years. One of my most distant QSLs is from Diego Garcia. It's hard to get further from here than that. The 2013 WRTH lists them as active. Jim Renfrew, Holley NY On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 7:43 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. < walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> wrote: > I know over the years, some folks have logged Armed Forces Network radio > stations via AM/SW. > > I know near zilch about AFN radio frequencies and Shortwave in general. > > Would I stand any chance of hearing any AFN radio frequencies from my > location in Northwestern PA? What frequencies/locations? > > Thanks in advance for any opinions/advice! > > Paul Walker > www.onairdj.com > www.houndcountry.com > QSL/Verification signer for: > WDDH 97.5, WKBI 93.9, W233BS 94.5 and WKBI 1400 Saint Marys, PA > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] AFRTS/AFN
I know over the years, some folks have logged Armed Forces Network radio stations via AM/SW. I know near zilch about AFN radio frequencies and Shortwave in general. Would I stand any chance of hearing any AFN radio frequencies from my location in Northwestern PA? What frequencies/locations? Thanks in advance for any opinions/advice! Paul Walker www.onairdj.com www.houndcountry.com QSL/Verification signer for: WDDH 97.5, WKBI 93.9, W233BS 94.5 and WKBI 1400 Saint Marys, PA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AFRTS
Walt I heard it a couple of times in late March around 0200-0300 UT. I haven't checked lately to see if that's still a viable time frame. Bruce On 7/26/2011 10:43 PM, Walter Salmaniw wrote: Bruce is correct. 3 kW listed in the sources I've checked.Walt PS: Bruce, when are you hearing 12 Megs? ___ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AFRTS
They have been off for long periods in the past and then suddenly back. Couldn't hear them yesterday on 4319 kHz and today they are off also on 12579 kHz. 73, Mauno Finland 27.7.2011 8:43, Walter Salmaniw kirjoitti: Bruce is correct. 3 kW listed in the sources I've checked.Walt PS: Bruce, when are you hearing 12 Megs? ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AFRTS
Bruce is correct. 3 kW listed in the sources I've checked.Walt PS: Bruce, when are you hearing 12 Megs? ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AFRTS
On the other hand, I heard 12759 a few times last spring and was able to QSL it, but I have yet to hear 4319! I believe the power is 3 kw, but not 100% sure. Bruce On 7/26/2011 5:00 PM, Walter Salmaniw wrote: Paul, 4319U is quite easy to hear in the early morning on the west coast. I personally haven't heard the 12 MHz (their daytime frequency) for a few years now, but this might be due to the poor solar cycle, and weak MUFs. During our winters, 4319 propagates quite well during our late afternoon/early evening as well. Power, I'm not at home where I'd have that info, but I suspect 1 kW? Certainly less than 10 kW.Cheers, Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AFRTS
Paul, 4319U is quite easy to hear in the early morning on the west coast. I personally haven't heard the 12 MHz (their daytime frequency) for a few years now, but this might be due to the poor solar cycle, and weak MUFs. During our winters, 4319 propagates quite well during our late afternoon/early evening as well. Power, I'm not at home where I'd have that info, but I suspect 1 kW? Certainly less than 10 kW.Cheers, Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] AFRTS 12579 kHz/4319 kHz
I know it's very unlikely, but has ANYONE logged AFRTS 12579/4319 from Diego Garcia, a British Indian Ocean Territory? Anyone have any idea what kind of power output, transmitter or transmitting mast they're using? Paul Walker ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
