[IRCA] Radio Farda
Radio Farda 1575 is still coming in here at 1639. They'd had a long discussion program in presumed Persian until 1630 and then switched to mid-east pop music //website. It's been in and out for the last 40 minutes - it sometimes has a good signal on peaks, but also fades to nothingness. I haven't been checking the dials lately and didn't turn on the radio until 1601 today, so I can say what else might have been in this morning. Bruce in Seattle ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575
-- Good Evening: Radio Fadra 1575 with audio at 0138 utc. Hearng drums and singing. A lot of fading. Almost fair at peaks. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 Ewe NE u-shaped fence antenna ___ 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] Radio Farda-1575
Radio Farda-1575 UAE in at decent level // webstream 0030-0040 UTC with news in presumed Farsi. Into pop music at 0040. -- Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA http://hometown.aol.com/midcapemarc/myhomepage/profile.html ___ 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] Radio Farda
I was listening to a World of Radio program podcast last night and heard Glenn mention that Farda is relayed on SW on 7415 between 00 and 02. Might be worthwhile for some as a cochannel to check during our local evenings. On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Bruce Portzer wrote: > Radio Farda 1575 is still coming in here at 1639. They'd had a long > discussion program in presumed Persian until 1630 and then switched to > mid-east pop music //website. It's been in and out for the last 40 minutes > - it sometimes has a good signal on peaks, but also fades to nothingness. > > -- Walter (Volodya) Salmaniw, MD Victoria, BC, Canada ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575
Greetings, About the only audio I could pullout so far is Radio Farda 1575, at S3-4 on peaks on the SPR4. Even strong enough to play the audio over the phone to Dave Williams at 0315 UTC. A few other hets, 1269, 1431, etc, and only a slight het on LW tonight for Iceland-189. Nothing much else noted TAwise 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ 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] Radio Farda tonight again
Listening for the last 10 minutes, and the audio just popped up at 01:51 UTC at fair level on 1575 kHz. Time will tell whether it'll be as good as last nightWalt 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] Radio Farda-1575 UAE
Radio Farda-1575 up to fair level in peaks with pop music, promos, IDs, male DJ in presumed Farsi 2356-0006 UTC. Parallel to streaming audio from radiofarda.com - the stream running 20 seconds behind the over-the-air broadcast. Note that ID is pronounced "Radio far-DUH." -- Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA http://hometown.aol.com/midcapemarc/myhomepage/profile.html ___ 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] Radio Farda-1575
At 04:47 PM 11/14/2007, you wrote: >Radio Farda-1575 UAE in at decent level // webstream 0030-0040 UTC with news >in presumed Farsi. Into pop music at 0040. > >-- >Marc DeLorenzo >South Dennis, MA Just a weak het here on the west coast. This is not last week!.Walt. ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575 in audio
I'm hearing Radio Farda at fair, almost good levels at 01:15 UTC, // to their internet feed: http://www.radiofarda.com/audio/broadcastprogram/live.html...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
Re: [IRCA] Radio Farda on SW
7415 is axually 0030-0230 UT. The point of my mentioning it on World of Radio is that it QRMs WBCQ, which might be in the way (mostly Brother Scare) for // checking purposes. Full schedule is linked here: http://flashvideo.rferl.org/Flashmaps/en-US/countrymaps/iran.htm 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] Radio Farda 1575 in audio
Thanks for the tips Doc - great carriers and near audio on 774 and 885 as 2 of many carriers - Even through my noise level. Utterly brilliant! 73 > I'm hearing Radio Farda at fair, almost good levels at 01:15 UTC, // to > their internet feed: > http://www.radiofarda.com/audio/broadcastprogram/live.html...Walt > Salmaniw, Victoria, BC == Colin Newell - Victoria B.C. DXer and Ham - VA7WWV ICOM 703+ / DRAKE R8 / ETON E1 / Kenwood R2000 Antennas: Wellbrook ALA100's " Workman Verticals == ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575 in audio
Walt, Thanks for the tip on Radio Fadra. Heard on all four antenna, but best on the NW ewe. 1575 UAE Radio Fadra fair signal at times with moderate domestic splatter. 0157-0159 utc. Best regards, Dennis, Kalama, WA JRC NRD 545 NW ewe From: Walter Salmaniw To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Monday, January 7, 2013 5:15 PM Subject: [IRCA] Radio Farda 1575 in audio I'm hearing Radio Farda at fair, almost good levels at 01:15 UTC, // to their internet feed: http://www.radiofarda.com/audio/broadcastprogram/live.html ...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] Radio Farda 1575 in audio
TA Hets heard this evening 864, 1035, 1044, 1071, 1206, 1215, 1377, 1503. Strongest being 1503 followed by 1215 kHz. Some poor audio on 1503 at 0210 utc. Dennis, Kalama, WA From: Walter Salmaniw To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Monday, January 7, 2013 5:15 PM Subject: [IRCA] Radio Farda 1575 in audio I'm hearing Radio Farda at fair, almost good levels at 01:15 UTC, // to their internet feed: http://www.radiofarda.com/audio/broadcastprogram/live.html ...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] Radio Farda 1575 in audio
963 is back again tonight with threshold audio at 03:58 UTC...Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 2:11 AM, Dennis Vroom wrote: > > > > TA Hets heard this evening 864, 1035, 1044, 1071, 1206, 1215, 1377, 1503. > Strongest being 1503 followed by 1215 kHz. Some poor audio on 1503 at 0210 > utc. > > Dennis, > Kalama, WA > > > ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575 in audio
Thanks Walt. At 0840 UTC I got a woman speaking briefly, but the audio faded quickly. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ 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] Radio Farda strong at 01:33
Really nice, "Radio Farda" ID at 01:33 on 1575. Best I've heard them in a while! Coffee night with the local DX gang tonight at 7, so looks like I'll miss all the fun! I'd call this an "8" on my 1 to 10 scale. Very, very nice! Walt ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575 ...and 1539 now!
At 05:41 PM 1/23/2009, you wrote: >-- >Good Evening: > >Radio Fadra 1575 with audio at 0138 utc. Hearng drums >and singing. A lot of fading. Almost fair at peaks. Now try 1539 fellas, UAE with VOA programming, and VOA jingle at 01:44not quite as strong as Farda, but close at times...Walt. ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575 ...and 1539 now!
-- Walt and other TA Dxers, 1539 just a level 3 carrier here. 1422 with threshold audio. 1377 France? level 5 carrier. 1215 close to audio at times. 1035 level 5 carrier. 1017 level 5 carrier. 954 level 5 carrier. 873 level 5 carrier. 765 level 4 carrier (love to hear this one). Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 Ewe NE U-shaped fence antenna -- Original message -- From: Walter Salmaniw > At 05:41 PM 1/23/2009, you wrote: > > > >-- > >Good Evening: > > > >Radio Fadra 1575 with audio at 0138 utc. Hearng drums > >and singing. A lot of fading. Almost fair at peaks. > Now try 1539 fellas, UAE with VOA programming, and VOA jingle at 01:44not > quite as strong as Farda, but close at times...Walt. > > ___ > 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] Radio Farda 1575 ...and 1539 now!
Thanks Dennis! The TOH 02:00 UTC was disappointing for 1575, 1134, but 1539 was the best of the lot at pretty decent levels. Overall, I sensed a deterioration over the past 30 minutes, so not sure what's going to happen next..Walt. At 05:55 PM 1/23/2009, you wrote: >-- >Walt and other TA Dxers, > >1539 just a level 3 carrier here. 1422 with threshold audio. >1377 France? level 5 carrier. 1215 close to audio at times. >1035 level 5 carrier. 1017 level 5 carrier. 954 level 5 >carrier. 873 level 5 carrier. 765 level 4 carrier (love to hear >this one). > >Dennis, >Salmon Creek, WA >JRC 545 Ewe NE >U-shaped fence antenna ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575 ...and 1539 now!
At 01:44 1/24/2009, you wrote: >Now try 1539 fellas, UAE with VOA programming, and VOA jingle at 01:44not >quite as strong as Farda, but close at times...Walt. was just about to post this myself, Waltwas paralleling the webstreambut that makes two of uss. Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ 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] Radio Farda strong at 01:33
Walt and Nick, 1575-Radio Farda audio was also heard here around 0130, but was much more modest (not because of propagation, but because of a local TIS on 1580, and a semi-local KZIZ-1560). These two pests make it tough here for this common TA, and any signal on 1575 needs serious strength to overcome the splatter. 73, Gary (Modified C.Crane SWP ultralight & 7.5' tuned passive loop) In a message dated 12/9/2009 5:35:48 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, salma...@shaw.ca writes: Really nice, "Radio Farda" ID at 01:33 on 1575. Best I've heard them in a while! Coffee night with the local DX gang tonight at 7, so looks like I'll miss all the fun! I'd call this an "8" on my 1 to 10 scale. Very, very nice! Walt ___ 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] Radio Farda strong at 01:33
Gary, Radio Farda fair to good here too. But nothing much else. Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ 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] Radio Farda strong at 01:33
Hi Patrick, I'm happy that Radio Farda is coming in for you, and that you are surviving the cold weather, and recent wind storms. Since I don't have any salt water boost like you, Walt and Nick, I'm thankful for any TA audio that shows up here :-) 1134-Croatia and 1377-France had decent carriers here tonight, but never made it to audio. 756 had a moderate carrier around 0120, presumably from DLF (that was heard with nice audio here in October). 73, Gary In a message dated 12/9/2009 7:01:33 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, mwd...@webtv.net writes: Gary, Radio Farda fair to good here too. But nothing much else. Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ 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] Radio Farda strong at 01:33
Here in Arizona I have weak carriers on 1134, 1215, 1377 and 1575 no audio as yet. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ ___ 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] Radio Farda strong at 01:33
Gary, I am surprised about KZIZ-1560 splattering because here in NE Tacoma they approach unusability at night. I can understand your TIS problem on 1580, especially since there are twins in your area (or are there actually 3?). Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + " "" " DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 & -M37V Eton E100 + Tecsun PL-300 === d1028g...@aol.com wrote: 1575-Radio Farda audio was also heard here around 0130, but was much more modest (not because of propagation, but because of a local TIS on 1580, and a semi-local KZIZ-1560). These two pests make it tough here for this common TA, and any signal on 1575 needs serious strength to overcome the splatter. ___ 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] Radio Farda strong at 01:33
Hi Pete, KZIZ-1560 is much more obnoxious on its daytime pattern than at night here, although it will still wipe out 1557 kHz at all hours. And the 1580-TIS stations (still two, I think) seem to have boosted power, and gone to a NOAA weather format. I guess the old repeated warnings about a Mount Rainier "lahar" emergency were being ignored. 73, Gary In a message dated 12/9/2009 8:41:28 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, p...@comcast.net writes: Gary, I am surprised about KZIZ-1560 splattering because here in NE Tacoma they approach unusability at night. I can understand your TIS problem on 1580, especially since there are twins in your area (or are there actually 3?). Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + " "" " DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 & -M37V Eton E100 + Tecsun PL-300 === d1028g...@aol.com wrote: > 1575-Radio Farda audio was also heard here around 0130, but was > much more > modest (not because of propagation, but because of a local TIS on > 1580, and > a semi-local KZIZ-1560). These two pests make it tough here for > this common > TA, and any signal on 1575 needs serious strength to overcome the > splatter. ___ 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] Radio Farda strong at 01:33
Thanks Gary. 1377 is pretty much out here, other than a het on rare occasions, because of local KAST-1370, 5.9 miles away. The NE EWE is aimed right at KAST too. Fortunately they are "narrow" in signl and talk. Rather weak considering the distance though. Noted Iceland 189 a bit later too, but about threshold. Yes, it is cold here, but at least no wind storms. It was 15 in Astoria this morning, but we got up to 37 today. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ 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] Radio Farda-1575 in N Alabama at 2350 UTC
Radio Farda-1575 via UAE coming in well at times w. mix of U.S. & Arabic pop. 73, J.D. Stephens - Hampton Cove, AL j...@bellsouth.net (Primary) jdstephens...@yahoo.com (Alternate) ___ 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] Radio Farda 1575 kHz / UAE Heard in Grayland WA on SRF-39FP
The highlight of my 2-night DXpedition over the weekend in Grayland, Washington was certainly the logging of Radio Farda, 1575 kHz in the UAE. This was during grayline conditions last night (Nov. 2 UTC date), less than an hour past local sunset and just before Al-Dhabbaya, UAE sunrise. It's a distance of 7,538 mi. / 12,131 km., per the Google Earth "Distance Tool" from the R. Farda antenna array to Grayland Beach State Park! To my knowledge, R. Farda has not been heard before on the West Coast of North America with a receiver of any type, communications receiver OR a cheap portable. I had R. Farda the previous night on my Perseus SDRs before 0200, but didn't realize what I was hearing. I first thought it was an early fade-in of an Asian, but of course 0130-0155 UTC is *far* too early! I never expected to hear a TA on a *barefoot* ultralight portable from Grayland, much less on my Perseus receivers and Wellbrook Phased Array antenna. When I realized that it might have been R. Farda after all, I was more prepared the next evening. Sure enough, a het was first heard and seen on 1575 with the Perseus spectrum display at 0130, and audio faded up with dance / techno music at 0140. Five minutes later between music selections, I heard an Arabic language announcer with mentions of "Arabiyya". The best reception (poor-fair level at best) was around 0150 with a pounding, bass-heavy dance / techno tune and Arabic vocals. Would it be possible to hear anything at all on a barefoot SRF-39FP? I had pre-tuned the Sony between a Spanish station on 1570 and 1 kw. KBAL, Lebanon, Oregon on 1280. The radio was ready to go, already rotated for best null of 1280, and waiting for me on the railing of the outside porch. When Farda seemed like it wouldn't get any stronger, I dashed outside the yurt (cabin) in Grayland and slapped on the headphones...woo-hoo!! There was the dance / techno music, in parallel to what I was hearing on Perseus! The signal (only moderately weaker than on Perseus) lasted only 15-20 seconds on the small Sony before it was gone into oblivion on both radios. Here's a short MP3 of how this TA station sounded on the Perseus SDR: http://www.guyatkins.com/files/sdr/grayland_nov08/1575_farda_uae_02nov08.mp3 As luck would have it, my Wellbrook Phased Array (prototype) antenna was oriented approximately correct for grayline reception of Radio Farda--to the Northwest at 300 degrees. Hmm...perhaps this wasn't technically a "trans-Atlantic" reception, as the grayline took the signal north-northeast over Russia, Siberia, across Alaska, and down along the British Columbia coastline. The only other possible TA noted during this DXpedition was 1008 kHz, heard both nights with dance and electronica music before 0200 UTC, but not found on the Sony ultralight. 1008 may be a reactivated GrootNieuwsradio, Holland, or possibly a Spanish SER station. This Grayland DXpedition was highly productive overall; I'll be sharing full details early this week. Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA USA www.perseus-sdr.blogspot.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] Radio Farda 1575 kHz / UAE Heard in Grayland WA on SRF-39FP
Fantastic catch Guy! Congrats I haven't even caught that here!!! 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ 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
